Bilstein Marathon
Kleinalmerode
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Distances: Half Marathon, Marathon, 57 km
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Surface: Trail
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Location: Kleinalmerode
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Date:
12 Apr
Race description
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The Bilstein Marathon is an ultramarathon held annually since 2011 through the Kaufunger Forest, starting and finishing in Kleinalmerode. Named after the second highest mountain of the Mittelgebirge Kaufunger Wald, the Bilstein (641.2m above sea level), the event offers various distances, including 21 km, 42 km, and 57 km. With the motto "Flat is different!" and hosting the German Championships in Ultratrail in 2016, the Bilstein Marathon is one of the most popular ultratrails in Germany, despite a participant limit of 500 runners.
Highlights
- The running routes of the competitions are located in Hesse and Lower Saxony and offer a variety of options for a wonderful scenic run.
- The Bilstein Marathon has secured the twentieth rank among the most participated ultratrails in Germany, with over 100 runners in the ultra competition.
- The Kaufunger Wald region offers impressive views and elevation gain that will delight the calves.
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Detailed information
- Race name: Bilstein Marathon
- Location name: Kleinalmerode
- Distances: Half Marathon, Marathon, 57 km
- Organizer website: https://www.bilstein-marathon.de/
- Surface / Race type Trail