1. Date and venue
The 6th SALOMON Ultratrail Fränkische Schweiz will take place in Ebermannstadt from Friday, April 23 to Saturday, April 24, 2027.
2. Organizer and patronage
Organizer:
GOODLEGS GmbH
Stazinäriweg 14
96050 Bamberg
Represented by the Managing Directors:
Johannes Hendel and Matthias Barsch
3. Race director
Johannes Hendel
Email: johannes@ut-fs.de
4. Registration, Registration Deadline, Transfers, Late Registration and Complimentary Entries / Elite Quota
Registration for the 6th SALOMON Ultratrail Fränkische Schweiz opens on October 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. and is available on the website www.ultratrail-fraenkische-schweiz.de .
Registration is open only to individuals. Group registration is not available.
The deadline for registrations and participant transfers is April 16, 2027.
Late registrations are not available.
The 2027 Participation and Rebooking Policy applies. It covers:
- Personal right to participate
- Transfer of a race entry
- Withdrawal and non-participation
- The Flex Ticket
- Special consideration policy
- Our understanding of fairness
Complimentary Entries / Elite Quota
Athletes with an ITRA Performance Index / UTMB Index of > 800 for men and > 680 for women are eligible for a complimentary race entry. A complimentary entry can be requested by emailing info@ut-fs.de and providing proof of the relevant index. Requests can be submitted until the registration deadline on April 16, 2027.
5. Flex-Ticket
The Flex Ticket is an optional add-on that can only be purchased directly when registering for the event.
It cannot be purchased retrospectively.
Within the specified deadlines, the Flex Ticket exclusively allows:
- a downgrade to a shorter distance at the same event.
The following are not possible:
- an upgrade to a longer distance,
- a transfer of the entry to the following event year,
- a refund of the entry fee,
- the retrospective purchase of a Flex Ticket.
The Flex Ticket expressly does not constitute insurance. It exclusively provides additional flexibility within the current edition of the event.
The Flex Ticket costs 20.00 EUR and is available as an optional purchase exclusively when registering for the Ultratrail Fränkische Schweiz.
6. Race Distances and Entry Fees
UTFS 2027 offers a wide range of race distances as well as events for children and young people.
ULTRATRAIL
- 100 km / +3,930 m
- April 23, 2027, 11:00 p.m.
- Entry fee: EUR 175.00
- Starting places: 500
- Time limit: 22 hours
- Minimum age: 18
LONGTRAIL
- 66 km / +2,750 m
- April 24, 2027, 7:00 a.m.
- Entry fees: 110,00 EUR
- Starting places: 550
- Time limit: 14 hours
- Minimum age: 18
SPEEDTRAIL
- 33 km / +1,460 m
- April 24, 2027, 12:00 noon
- Entry fee: EUR 75.00
- Starting places: 550
- Time limit: 9 hours
- Minimum age: 18
SHORTTRAIL
- 15 km / +580 m
- April 23, 2027, 4:30 p.m.
- Entry fee: EUR 45.00
- Starting places: 500
- Time limit: 3 hours
- Minimum age: 16
YOUTHTRAIL
- 4.5 km / +200 m
- April 24, 2027, 10:30 a.m.
- Entry fees: 15,00 EUR
- Starting places: 100
- Time limit: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Ages 12–18
KIDSRUN
- 1.3 km
- April 24, 2027, 10:00 a.m.
- Entry fee: EUR 10.00
- Starting places: 150
- Time limit: 30 minutes
- Ages 6–12
Further information and GPX files can be found on the respective race pages.
Important: Individual sections of the courses may be changed up until the event due to new requirements, for example nature and species conservation measures. Updates will be announced publicly via the UTFS newsletter. 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.
7. start/finish
The start and finish area for the Ultratrail, Longtrail, Speedtrail, Youthtrail and Kidsrun is located at:
Am Marktplatz
91320 Ebermannstadt
The start and finish area for the Shorttrail is located at:
Georg-Wagner-Straße 14
91320 Ebermannstadt
8. Timing and Checkpoints
The timekeeping will be installed and supervised by the timekeeping partner Rüdiger Hecht. The timekeeping is a gross timekeeping. Further timekeeping will be carried out at the refreshment points along the route.
9. start and cut-off times / refreshment points
Water, isotonic drinks and energy-rich food will be provided at the aid stations (VP).
100km ULTRATRAIL
- Start, Ebermannstadt: April 23, 2027, 11:00 p.m.
- VP1, Trainmeusel: 8 km – Cut-off: 1:00 a.m.
- VP2, Sachsenmühle: 19 km – Cut-off: 3:00 a.m.
- VP3, Kiosk z. Klumpertal 36 km – Cut-off: 7:00 a.m.
- VP4, Bergwachthütte 51 km – Cut-off: 10:00 a.m.
- VP5, Brauerei Held 62 km – Cut-off: 1:00 p.m. – Drop Bag Station
- VP6, Zeltplatz Waldesruh 71 km – Cut-off: 2:30 p.m.
- VP7, Biohof Beyer 80 km – Cut-off: 4:30 p.m.
- VP8, Streitberg 92 km – Cut-off: 7:00 p.m.
- Ziel, Ebermannstadt: April 24, 2027, 9:00 p.m.
Further information on the aid stations can be found on the respective race page.
66km LONGTRAIL
- Start, Ebermannstadt: April 24, 2027, 7:00 a.m.
- VP1, Trainmeusel: 8 km – Cut-off: 9:00 a.m.
- VP2, Sachsenmühle: 19 km – Cut-off: 11:00 a.m.
- VP5, Brauerei Held 29 km – Cut-off: 1:00 p.m.
- VP6, Zeltplatz Waldesruh 38 km – Cut-off: 2:30 p.m.
- VP7, Biohof Beyer 46 km – Cut-off: 4:30 p.m.
- VP8, Streitberg 59 km – Cut-off: 7:00 p.m.
- Ziel, Ebermannstadt: April 24, 2027, 9:00 p.m.
Further information on the aid stations can be found on the respective race page.
33km SPEEDTRAIL
- Start, Ebermannstadt: April 24, 2027, 12:00 noon
- VP1, Trainmeusel: 8km
- VP8, Streitberg 26 km – Cut-off: 7:00 p.m.
- Ziel, Ebermannstadt: April 24, 2027, 9:00 p.m.
Further information on the aid stations can be found on the respective race page.
15km SHORTTRAIL
- Start, Ebermannstadt: April 23, 2027, 4:30 p.m.
- VP1, Eschlipp: 9km
- Ziel, Ebermannstadt: April 23, 2027, 7:30 p.m.
Further information on the aid stations can be found on the respective race page.
4.5km YOUTHTRAIL
- Start, Ebermannstadt: April 24, 2027, 10:30 a.m.
- VP1, Schlüsselstein: 2km
- Ziel, Ebermannstadt: April 24, 2027, 11:50 a.m.
Further information on the aid stations can be found on the respective race page.
1.3km KIDSRUN
- Start, Ebermannstadt: April 24, 2027, 10:00 a.m.
- Ziel, Ebermannstadt: April 24, 2027, 10:30 a.m.
Further information on the aid stations can be found on the respective race page.
10. start number distribution
ULTRATRAIL
Thursday, April 22, 2027 – Stadthalle Ebermannstadt
- 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday, April 23, 2027 – Stadthalle Ebermannstadt
- 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
LONGTRAIL
Friday, April 23, 2027 – Stadthalle Ebermannstadt
- 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 24, 2027 – Marktplatz Ebermannstadt
- 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m.
SPEEDTRAIL
Friday, April 23, 2027 – Stadthalle Ebermannstadt
- 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 24, 2027 – Marktplatz Ebermannstadt
- 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
SHORTTRAIL
Friday, April 23, 2027 – Stadthalle Ebermannstadt
- 1:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
YOUTHTRAIL
Saturday, April 24, 2027 – Marktplatz Ebermannstadt
- 5:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
KIDSRUN
Saturday, April 24, 2027 – Marktplatz Ebermannstadt
- 5:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Race numbers may only be collected personally upon presentation of a valid photo ID or by an authorized person with written authorization.
The race day is tightly timed. If possible, collection the day before is requested.
11. Official Race Shirt / Merchandise
The official UTFS Race Shirt 2027 is available in men’s and women’s cuts, as both short- and long-sleeve versions, with race-specific designs. It is available exclusively during registration and, subject to availability, remaining stock will be sold at the information desk during the event. Short sleeve: EUR 49.00
Long sleeve: EUR 64.00
A new edition of the UTFS Hoodie, a unisex hooded sweatshirt, will also be available for EUR 99.00.
The products will be presented on October 4.
12. service
A paid race entry includes the following services:
ULTRATRAIL
- Goodie bag
- Portion of pasta at pasta party on Friday
- 8 aid stations
- Finish-line refreshments
- Awards ceremony with prizes
- After-race meal voucher
- Route marking
- Supporting program
- Finisher trophy
- Downloadable certificate
LONGTRAIL
- Goodie bag
- Portion of pasta at pasta party on Friday
- 6 aid stations
- Finish-line refreshments
- Awards ceremony with prizes
- After-race meal voucher
- Route marking
- Supporting program
- Finisher trophy
- Downloadable certificate
SPEEDTRAIL
- Goodie bag
- Portion of pasta at pasta party on Friday
- 2 aid stations
- Finish-line refreshments
- Awards ceremony with prizes
- After-race meal voucher
- Route marking
- Supporting program
- Finisher trophy
- Downloadable certificate
SHORTTRAIL
- Goodie bag
- Portion of pasta at pasta party on Friday
- 1 aid station
- Finish-line refreshments
- Awards ceremony with prizes
- Route marking
- Supporting program
- Finisher trophy
- Downloadable certificate
YOUTHTRAIL
- Goodie bag
- 1 aid station
- Finish-line refreshments
- Awards ceremony with prizes
- Route marking
- Supporting program
- Finisher trophy
- Downloadable certificate
KIDSRUN
- Goodie bag
- Finish-line refreshments
- Awards ceremony with prizes
- Route marking
- Supporting program
- Finisher trophy
- Downloadable certificate
13. Accommodation and Pop-Up Camp
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, you can also stay in guesthouses, vacation apartments or at the campsite.
Since 2025, there has been a pop-up camp with an integrated large parking lot. The Park & Camp area is located approximately 1,500 metres east of Ebermannstadt at the Ebser Mare site.
14. parking and arrival by public transport
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.
Parking During the Event Weekend
Due to the growing size of the event, the parking guidance system was revised in 2025 and a central large parking area was established at Ebser Mare.
The parking area provides sufficient capacity for participants and visitors.
Parking is free of charge and unattended.
Camping During the Event Weekend
A Pop-Up Camp has also been available at Ebser Mare for the past two years, providing an official overnight area for participants and visitors travelling in camper vans and motorhomes.
Please note:
- The area is only suitable for self-sufficient motorhomes and camper vans. There are no electricity or water connections. Non-self-sufficient vehicles and caravans should use the paid Campingplatz Bieger, approximately 200 metres away.
- Please park in a way that allows other vehicles to turn around and ensures unrestricted access for emergency vehicles at all times.
- Barbecues, open fires and setting up outdoor camping furniture are prohibited.
- There are no supply or waste disposal facilities on site. The nearest facilities are located in Forchheim (Regnitzbrücke) and Gößweinstein (Viktor-von-Scheffel-Straße).
- Public toilets are available at the Oberes Tor car park and at participating restaurants as part of the “Ebser Örtchen” scheme. Showers for runners are available at the service centre at Stadthalle.
- Please leave the area as you found it. Do not dispose of rubbish in nature or around the parking area. Be considerate of others and avoid noise, particularly between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
15. Showers and Changing Facilities
Showers and locker rooms are located in the Stadthalle Ebermannstadt, Georg-Wagner-Straße 14 in 91320 Ebermannstadt.
Opening hours:
- Friday until 9:00 p.m.
- Saturday from 5:45 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
16. Clothing Bags and Drop Bags
Clothing bags for participants in all races
Clothing bags can be dropped off at the information booth before the start. Valuables will not be accepted. We assume no liability for the delivery of garment bags. After crossing the finish line, participants must pick up their garment bags on their own and at their own risk.
Drop Bag for 100 km Ultratrail Participants
Participants in the 100 km Ultratrail may use a drop bag at VP5 Brauerei Held.
Participants are responsible for packing their own drop bag and clearly marking it with their race number. Drop bags can be handed in at the information desk at Marktplatz between 9:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
The drop bag will be transported to the drop bag station at AS5, where participants can access it during the race and hand it back in afterwards.
After the race, drop bags can be collected from the information desk from 2:00 p.m. onwards.
17. race briefing and starting grid
Ultratrail
Race Briefing
The Ultratrail race briefing will take place on Friday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m. at Stadthalle Ebermannstadt. Attendance is mandatory.
Start Line-Up
Final and up-to-date race information will be provided in the start area between 10:30 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. Attendance is mandatory.
Participants will enter the starting area from 10:45 p.m. The race starts promptly at 11:00 p.m.
Longtrail
Race Briefing
The Longtrail race briefing will take place on Friday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m. at Stadthalle Ebermannstadt. Attendance is mandatory.
Start Line-Up
Final and up-to-date race information will be provided in the start area between 6:30 a.m. and 6:45 a.m. Attendance is mandatory.
Participants will enter the starting area from 6:45 a.m. The race starts promptly at 7:00 a.m.
Speedtrail
Race Briefing
The Ultratrail race briefing will take place on Friday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m. at Stadthalle Ebermannstadt. Attendance is mandatory.
Start Line-Up
Final and up-to-date race information will be provided in the start area between 11:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. Attendance is mandatory.
Participants will enter the starting area from 11:45 a.m. The race starts promptly at 12:00 noon.
Shorttrail
Race Briefing
The Shorttrail race briefing will take place on Friday, April 23 at 4:10 p.m. in the start area at Stadthalle Ebermannstadt. Attendance is mandatory.
Start Line-Up
Participants will enter the starting area from 4:15 p.m. The race starts promptly at 4:30 p.m.
18. Equipment – Mandatory and Recommended
Depending on the race distance, participation in the SALOMON Ultratrail Fränkische Schweiz requires mandatory equipment and includes additional equipment recommendations.
Random equipment checks may be carried out. Insufficient equipment may result in the participant being denied permission to start or having their race result invalidated.
Mandatory equipment includes:
ULTRATRAIL – Mandatory Equipment
- Mobile phone with the Call Center telephone number saved
- GPX-capable device with the course data saved
- Headlamp
- Spare headlamp battery
- Trail running shoes
- min. 1 liter liquid
ULTRATRAIL – Recommended Equipment
- Weatherproof clothing
- First aid kit
- Poles
- Running backpack or vest
- Energy food
- Drinking container
LONGTRAIL – Mandatory Equipment
- Mobile phone with the Call Center telephone number saved
- GPX-capable device with the course data saved
- Trail running shoes
- min. 1 liter liquid
LONGTRAIL – Recommended Equipment
- Weatherproof clothing
- First aid kit
- Poles
- Running backpack or vest
- Energy food
- Drinking container
- headlamp, if necessary
SPEEDTRAIL – Mandatory Equipment
- Mobile phone with the Call Center telephone number saved
- GPX-capable device with the course data saved
- Trail running shoes
- min. 0.5 liter liquid
SPEEDTRAIL – Recommended Equipment
- Weatherproof clothing
- First aid kit
- Poles
- Running backpack or vest
- Energy food
- Drinking container
SHORTTRAIL – Mandatory Equipment
- Trail running shoes
SHORTTRAIL – Recommended Equipment
- Running backpack or vest
- Energy food
- min. 0.5 liter liquid
- GPX-capable device with the course data saved
19. categories / rating classes
The specified competition categories apply to the Ultratrail, Longtrail, Speedtrail and Shorttrail.
For the Kidsrun and Youthtrail, places 1–3 are awarded separately for male and female participants.
20. ITRA, UTMB and DUV
The SALOMON Ultratrail Fränkische Schweiz is an official race of the International Trail Running Association (ITRA) and, for the first time in 2027, is also a UTMB Index Race.
ULTRATRAIL
LONGTRAIL
SPEEDTRAIL
SHORTTRAIL
The Ultratrail Fränkische Schweiz is also listed in the statistics of the Deutschen Ultramarathon-Vereinigung e. V.
21. Event Schedule and Site Map
coming soon
22. Withdrawal / DNF
A Call Center will be available during race weekend from Friday at 11:00 p.m. until Saturday at 9:00 p.m. to handle relevant calls in the following situations:
- DNF without health restrictions
- Shuttle service to DNF at VPs
- Medical emergencies
- Competition-relevant entries
Telephone: TBA
23. disqualification
- Random equipment checks may be carried out. Failure to carry the mandatory equipment may result in a forced DNS.
- In cases of participants being unable to safely continue, unsportsmanlike conduct, taking shortcuts, using vehicles or littering, the Race Director may disqualify participants and exclude them from the event.
- Crewing and external support are only permitted at official aid stations.
- Support outside official aid stations will result in immediate disqualification.
- Dropping off or picking up additional equipment, such as poles, during the race is not permitted. Equipment must remain unchanged between the start and finish.
- If cheating is suspected, the Race Director may request the participant’s GPS recording for review.
24. participation
Permission to start will only be granted upon acceptance of the Liability and Risk Information and the
Privacy Notice.
Participants are expected to have carefully read both documents and to provide their acceptance during registration.
The Participation Policy also applies.
Participation in the Ultratrail, Longtrail and Speedtrail is permitted from the age of 18. Participation in the Shorttrail is permitted from the age of 16.
Participants may only take part if they are in good health and have the level of training required for their chosen race.
The age requirements for the children’s and youth races are:
Kidsrun: 6–12 years
Youthtrail: 12–18 years
25. Preparation Runs / Community Runs
Free and non-binding Community Runs for all ability levels will once again take place regularly throughout the 2026/2027 UTFS season.
26. Environmental and Wildlife Protection
All participants are expected to behave in an environmentally responsible manner.
The highly valued natural environment of Franconian Switzerland must be left as it was found.
Waste may be disposed of at the aid stations or in the start and finish area. Participants are asked to be mindful of local flora and fauna.
When encountering animals, participants are expected to behave appropriately and respectfully.
27. General Information
The Organizer reserves the right to change the course, shorten the race, stop the race or cancel the event for good cause.
In the event of an unforeseen postponement, for example due to severe weather, a pandemic or force majeure, there is no general entitlement to a refund.
The Organizer will make every effort to find a satisfactory solution for all parties involved, where appropriate by transferring race entries to a rescheduled event.
Participation in the race is at the participant’s own risk.
The course is neither closed nor continuously monitored. Some sections involve a risk of falling from height.
On public roads, participants must comply with the German Road Traffic Regulations (StVO) and pay attention to traffic.
Instructions given by course marshals and the UTFS volunteer team must be followed.
Only those who are confident in their ability to identify and assess potential hazards in a race environment should participate.
