1. Date and venue
The 4th LOWA Ultratrail Fränkische Schweiz will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025 in Ebermannstadt.
2. Organizer and patronage
Organizer:
Ultratrailrunning Erlangen e. V.
Fließbachstraße 6
91052 Erlangen
vorstand@ultratrailrunning.de
Patron:
Ms. Christiane Meyer
Mayor of Ebermannstadt
3. Race director
Johannes Hendel
Phone: 0172 835 27 47
E-mail: info@ut-fs.de
4. Registration, closing date and change and late registration
Registration for the 4th Ultratrail Fränkische Schweiz opens on October 03, 2024 and can be reached via the website www.ultratrail-fraenkische-schweiz.de/anmeldung as well as via www.raceresult.com.
The closing date for entries is April 19, 2025.
There are no late entries.
The transfer of a starting place to another person is possible until April 19, 2024 for a processing fee of EUR 15.00.
A return of purchased starting places is not possible.
Reporting data and the transfer of the starting place can be processed independently. To process, follow the links in the registration confirmation email.
For the German Championships*, an additional 50 starting places will be made available as of January 1, 2025, if required, exclusively for athletes with a starting pass.
*see point no. 6 “German Ultra Trail Championships 2025”
5. Tracks and fees
The UTFS 2025 offers two high-profile competition courses as well as activities for children and young people. In addition to the main competition, the Ultratrail, there is a half-distance, the Speedtrail. Children from 6 to 12 years old can take part in the Kidsrun, young people from 12 to 18 years old in the Youthtrail.
Ultratrail
- 66km / +2760hm
- Entry fees: 95,00 EUR
- Starting places: 500
- Additional contingent DM: 50
Route details and GPX files can be found on the respective route pages.
Important: The routes may be changed at certain points up to the event due to new requirements, e.g. species protection measures. Updates will be published via newsletter announced.
The route is marked. Markings may be missing or altered due to rain, vandalism, etc. Participants are responsible for finding the route even without markings, through the use of additional navigation.
6th German Ultra Trail Championships 2025
As part of the 4th LOWA Ultratrail Fränkische Schweiz the German Ultra Trail Championships 2025 will be held in Fränkische Schweiz for the first time.
For the official start of registration on October 3, 2024, athletes with membership of a club belonging to the German Athletics Association can register regularly via the registration form at www.ultratrail-fraenkische-schweiz.de to register.
If there is further demand for starting places to participate in the German Championships, an additional contingent of 50 additional starting places for athletes with a valid starting pass will be set up from January 1, 2025, should the UTFS 2025 sell out quickly.
Start authorization
- The athlete will have reached the age of 20 in the year of the event.
- The athlete is in possession of a valid starting pass from a member club of the German Athletics Association on the day of the championship.
- The athlete must actively agree to the DUV implementation regulations upon registration.
- Further criteria can be found in point 3.14.1 of the implementation regulations.
7. start/finish
8. timekeeping and checkpoints
The timekeeping will be installed and supervised by the timekeeping partner Rüdiger Hecht. The timekeeping is a gross timekeeping. There will be more timings on the course.
9. start and cut-off times / refreshment points
At the food points (VP) water and isotonic drinks, as well as food containing energy will be distributed. It is requested to bring your own drinking container. There are no disposable cups at the VPs!
10. start number distribution
Friday, April 25, 2025
Issuing of start numbers from 16:00 to 20:00 in the Stadthalle Ebermannstadt, Georg-Wagner-Straße 14 in 91320 Ebermannstadt.
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Pick up of bibs from 5am to 6am for the Ultratrail and until 11:30am for the Speedtrail at the information point of the start and finish area, at the marketplace in 91320 Ebermannstadt.
The start number can only be presented in person upon presentation of a valid photo ID.
The race day is tightly timed. If possible, collection the day before is requested.
11th Official Raceshirt powered by RenéRosa
The official UTFS Raceshirt 2025 powered by RenéRosa is available in men’s and women’s cut as a short and long-sleeved version, exclusively with registration and remaining stock at the information stand on site for 39,00 EUR (short sleeve) and 59,00 EUR (long sleeve) available. Only while stocks last.
12. service
The scope of services of a paid registration includes the following items:
- Portion of pasta at pasta party on Friday
- Start and finish food
- Starter-Bag
- Food Points (Ultratrail 6, Speedtrail 2)
- Award ceremony with prizes
- 5,00 EUR food coupon for after race event on Saturday
- Route marking
- Supporting program
- Finisher gift
- Certificate (Download)
13. overnight stays
At the market place of the city of Ebermannstadt as well as in the immediate vicinity there are numerous overnight accommodations. In addition to hotels, there is the possibility to stay in inns, apartments or camping. Furthermore, there is a parking lot for campers / caravans.
14. parking and arrival by public transport
Event-specific parking areas are currently being created and a new parking guidance system is being designed. Information about parking options for the UTFS 2025 will be provided in good time.
It is requested to form carpools if possible.
Arrival by public transport is possible via Deutsche Bahn. The station is 500m from the market square and 1km from the town hall.
15. showers and changing rooms
Showers and locker rooms are located in the Stadthalle Ebermannstadt, Georg-Wagner-Straße 14 in 91320 Ebermannstadt.
16. garment bag
Clothes bags can be dropped off. The place and time of delivery is yet to be communicated. The clothes bag must be marked with the start number sticker enclosed in the starting documents. Valuables will not be accepted. No liability will be assumed for the delivery of garment bags.
17. race briefing and starting grid
The race briefing will take place on Friday, April 25, 2024 at 19:00 in the Stadthalle Ebermannstadt.
An abstract will be published online in digital form.
Ultratrail
Immediately after the closing of the start number distribution, the last and most current information about the race will in the start and finish area at the market place from 06:30am to 06:45am be provided. Participation is mandatory.
The starting grid will be taken from 06:45am. The starting signal will be given punctually at 07:00am.
Speedtrail
Also after the closing of the race number distribution, in the start and finish area at the market place from 11:30am to 11:45am the last and most current information about the race will be given . Participation is mandatory.
From 11:45 am. the starting grid will be taken. The starting signal will be given punctually at 12:00am.
18. equipment (mandatory and recommended)
To participate in the LOWA Ultratrail Fränkische Schweiz, there is a mandatory equipment
as well as a supplementary recommendation. Sporadic checks are carried out. In the event of inadequate equipment, the starting authorization may be withdrawn or race results disallowed.
Mandatory equipment includes:
Ultratrail Speedtrail
- Mobile phone with stored phone number of the race director
- GPX capable device (smartphone/navigation watch) with route data
- Trail running shoes
- min. 1 liter liquid
Furthermore, it is recommended:
Recommendations
- First aid kit
- Weatherproof clothing
- Poles
- Running backpack or vest
- own drinking container*
- Energy food
*there are no disposable cups at the VPs! You are therefore requested to bring your own drinking container.
19. categories / classification classes open races
For both the Ultra and Speedtrail the following classification classes apply:
19.1 Classes German Championship
General championships
The overall ranking is independent of the age groups (“AK”)
by gender (W / M) (continuous ranking).
Age group championships
At German championships, there is a classification, separated by gender, in the
age groups
- M / W 20 - 29
- M / W 30 - 34
- M / W 35 - 39
and further upwards in 5-year classes.
General team championships for men and women
The overall ranking of the general team championship is independent of the
affiliation to the AK.
The three best-placed participants in a team (club/starting group)
will be ranked
Senior team championships
The three best-placed participants in a team (club /
) who belong to the W 50 or M 50 age group or older will be ranked.
Admitted teams
Only official clubs/athletics associations affiliated to the DLV
in accordance with the DLO can be considered for the team rankings “General” and “Seniors”. DLO can be considered
.
20. ITRA and DUV
The Ultratrail Fränkische Schweiz is an official race of the International Trailrunning Association (ITRA).
Athletes with an ITRA Performance Index of >= 800 for men and >= 680 for women are eligible for a free start. A free start code can be requested by sending an email to info@ut-fs.de.
The Ultratrail Fränkische Schweiz is listed in the statistics of the Deutschen Ultramarathon-Vereinigung e. V.
21. program and site plan
TBA
22. DNF / race abandonment
In case of abandonment, the race management must be informed immediately (Tel. 0172 835 27 47). There is
no entitlement to pick-up. Any fees incurred by cab or public
transportation are to be borne by the participant.
23. disqualification
In the event of excessive demands, unsportsmanlike behavior, shortcuts, use of vehicles, throwing away garbage, it is at the discretion of the race management to disqualify participants and exclude them from the
event.
24. participation
Participation is only possible from the age of 18 and only if you are in full health and in the required
training condition. The conditions of participation for the German Championship can be found in section 6 German Ultra Trail Championship 2025.
25. Environmental and animal protection
Environmentally responsible behavior by all participants is a prerequisite. The much appreciated nature of Fränkische Schweiz should be left as it was found. Trash can be disposed of at the aid stations or in the start and finish areas. Attention to flora and fauna is requested. When encountering animals, appropriate and respectful behavior is assumed.
26. General notes
Registration and thus permission to start will only be granted if you agree to thedisclaimer and the privacy policy. It is assumed that both document are read carefully and consent is given at the time of registration.
The organizer reserves the right to change the route, to shorten, interrupt or cancel the race for important
reasons. In the event of an unforeseen
postponement (e.g. due to severe weather, corona or force majeure), there is no fundamental right to a refund. The organizer will try everything to find a satisfactory solution for all parties involved, if necessary by transferring the starting places to a make-up date.
Participation in the run is at your own risk. The route is not closed off or monitored. In some cases there is a danger of falling. On roads, the StVO must be obeyed and traffic must be observed. The announcements of course marshals as well as the UTFS helper team must be followed.
Only those who are confident in their ability to assess dangers and evaluate
in a racing atmosphere should take part.
