Etappe 1: Black Forest Trailrun Masters Elztal Trail 2026
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Here you'll find the elevation profile and an estimated finish time based on your UTMB Index.
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Cut-off times and crew - Etappe 1: Black Forest Trailrun Masters Elztal Trail · 2026
| Aid station | Cum. km | Cum. D+ | Seg. km | Seg. D+ | Seg. D- | Crew | Cut-off | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrivée | 56.1 | 3,267 m | 56.1 | 3,267 m | 3,265 m | — | Sat 05:30 PM |
Data from the official race rules, checked for every edition. The race rules prevail. Positions are interpolated along the GPX track and are a guide, not official course marking.
What you'll find at each aid station
Aid station contents not documented.
Elevation profile
The course and its aid stations
Etappe 1: Black Forest Trailrun Masters Elztal Trail: times, aid-station stops and fuelling needs by UTMB® Index
Between a UTMB® Index of 500 and 800, the estimated finish time on this race runs from 8h29 to 5h30, and the aid-station stop budget from 0h18 to 0h07. The longer the race, the more stops weigh: this is time you should plan to spend standing still, not only running.
Source
Below a UTMB® Index of roughly 450, the overall cut-off of 9h30 is no longer reachable at the estimated pace.
| UTMB® Index | Estimated time | Of which stops | Night hours | Carbs | Fluid | Sodium | Cut-off margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | 8h29 | 0h18 | — | 509 g | 5.9 L | 4,243 mg | +1h01 |
| 550 | 7h49 | 0h15 | — | 469 g | 5.5 L | 3,912 mg | +1h41 |
| 600 | 7h16 | 0h13 | — | 436 g | 5.1 L | 3,637 mg | +2h14 |
| 650 | 6h49 | 0h11 | — | 409 g | 4.8 L | 3,412 mg | +2h41 |
| 700 | 6h19 | 0h09 | — | 379 g | 4.4 L | 3,159 mg | +3h11 |
| 750 | 5h54 | 0h08 | — | 354 g | 4.1 L | 2,954 mg | +3h36 |
| 800 | 5h30 | 0h07 | — | 330 g | 3.8 L | 2,747 mg | +4h00 |
Figures based on 60 g of carbohydrate, 700 mL of fluid and 500 mg of sodium per hour, "average" preparation and mild conditions (15–25 °C). Above 25 °C, count on roughly 900 mL/h and 700 mg/h. Carbohydrate intake is trained: 60 g/h is a floor, 90 g/h assumes a glucose-fructose blend and a gut used to it.
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Sources and method
- Time projection — times by UTMB Index are taken from the actual splits of runners in each level band on previous editions of this race, aid station stops included. No formula is used as long as these results exist.
- Trail nutrition — hourly targets for carbohydrate, fluid and sodium follow the commonly accepted ultra-endurance guidance. La Clinique du Coureur — Fuelling in trail running
- Course, aid stations and cut-offs — taken from the event's official rules, which prevail in case of any discrepancy. Official site — Etappe 1: Black Forest Trailrun Masters Elztal Trail
Weather for Etappe 1: Black Forest Trailrun Masters Elztal Trail
The weather for Etappe 1: Black Forest Trailrun Masters Elztal Trail will appear here as soon as the forecast models reach that date, around five days before the start: feels-like temperature, rain, snow, wind and storms, section by section and at your passage time.
Detailed weather for Etappe 1: Black Forest Trailrun Masters Elztal Trail, hour by hour on the courseFrequently asked questions
How many checkpoints?
Etappe 1: Black Forest Trailrun Masters Elztal Trail has 1 checkpoint: 1 checkpoint with undocumented contents. Details are in the two tables above.
How do I find the exact location of an aid station?
The Google Maps icon in the “Access” column opens the aid station's location: handy for planning your crew's routes.
What distance and elevation gain?
Etappe 1: Black Forest Trailrun Masters Elztal Trail is 56 km long with 3267 m of elevation gain.
How long to finish?
With a UTMB Index of 600 (average runner), the estimated time is around 7h16 for Etappe 1: Black Forest Trailrun Masters Elztal Trail.
What's the weather forecast?
The weather for Etappe 1: Black Forest Trailrun Masters Elztal Trail will be published on this page around five days before the start, once the forecast models reach the race date. It will be detailed section by section: feels-like temperature, rain, snow, wind and storms.
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