Race
With UP THE HILL, we are bringing trail running straight to the heart of the Swabian Jura. What began as an idea by runners for runners has long since become an established fixture on the German trail running calendar, proving that genuine trail adventures are not only found in the Alps. Challenging climbs, flowing trails and spectacular views along the Albtrauf escarpment are what make this event so special.
Official member of ITRA & the UTMB® World Series
UP THE HILL is a proud member of the International Trail Running Association (ITRA) and part of the ITRA National League Germany. At the same time, both the UTH25 – Trail Run and the UTH50 – Endurance are official UTMB Index Races:
- UTH25: Classified in the UTMB 20K category
- UTH50: Classified in the UTMB 50K category
Participants can earn their official UTMB Index here – the essential performance benchmark and a requirement for entering the legendary UTMB® World Series Finals in Chamonix (such as UTMB, CCC or OCC).
Fast formats on gravel & asphalt
Away from the technical trails, UP THE HILL also offers strong, performance-focused formats:
- UTH10 – Gravel: Fast, direct and undulating. The perfect route for leading regional athletes, ambitious recreational runners and corporate teams looking to take on the challenge together.
- UTH5 – Sprint: The compact, dynamic format for newcomers, younger runners and short-distance specialists who want to experience the UTH atmosphere at full speed.
Our highlight for the youngest runners
Our programme for young runners is especially important to us: in the Kids Run, even the youngest runners take to the start line to gain their first trail running experience on age-appropriate routes and experience the sport first-hand.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Whichever distance you choose, UP THE HILL gives you a complete worry-free package.
Included with every main race (UTH5 to UTH50):
- Your race pack: High-quality finisher gift & personalised race bib (for registrations received by 18 April 2027).
- Professional timing: Precise timing and instant results via RaceResult.
- Perfect navigation: GPX data, a detailed elevation profile and route map available to download in advance.
- Service & support: Secure race bag storage in the start/finish area, as well as on-site medical care.
- Facilities: Free showers and changing facilities after the race.
- Your keepsake: A high-quality finisher medal at the finish and a digital certificate to download.
- Celebrating the best: Prize money and trophies for the overall winners (places 1–3) across all distances.
Route-specific highlights at a glance
Here you can see at a glance how the race distances differ:
- Aid stations: 4 well-stocked aid stations along the route + finish-line refreshments.
- Safety: Additional mountain rescue support on demanding sections of the route.
- Special feature: Official UTMB Index Race (50K) & ITRA National League classification.
- Aid stations: 2 well-stocked aid stations along the route + finish-line refreshments.
- Safety: Additional mountain rescue support on technical trail sections.
- Special feature: Official UTMB Index Race (20K) & ITRA National League classification.
- Aid stations: 1 aid station along the route + finish-line refreshments.
- Focus: A fast, direct route – also ideal for corporate teams.
- Refreshments: Full finish-line refreshments after an energetic finish.
- Focus: The compact, fast introduction to the UTH experience.
CHANGING ROOMS/ SHOWERS
Due to the local conditions, space in our UTH Area itself is limited. To ensure that no one has to queue in the cold after the race, we have created a convenient solution with plenty of space and short waiting times:
- For men: Directly beneath the catered festival hall in the UTH Area, separate changing rooms (M/F) and a large shower room exclusively for men are available.
- For women: To save you long waiting times, we have reserved a dedicated, comfortable shower and changing area for women at the sports hall in Lautlingen.
- Free shuttle service: After the race, our UTH shuttle runs every 10 minutes, taking you directly from the finish area to the showers in Lautlingen and, of course, back again!
AGE CATEGORIES
| Category | Age | Race |
|---|---|---|
| Kids | Under 14 | Kids Run (Minis / Midis / Maxis / Juniors) |
| NextGen | 14–15 years 16–17 years 18–19 years | UTH 5 UTH 5 / 10 UTH 5 / 10 / 25 / 50 |
| Master 1 | 20–39 years | UTH 5 / 10 / 25 / 50 |
| Master 2 | 40–49 years | UTH 5 / 10 / 25 / 50 |
| Senior 1 | 50–59 years | UTH 5 / 10 / 25 / 50 |
| Senior 2 | 60+ years | UTH 5 / 10 / 25 / 50 |
For the “non-binary” gender category, times are recorded and an overall placing is included in the official results. Separate age-group rankings and a dedicated overall awards ceremony are not provided.
Awards ceremony format
Overall ranking (places 1–3, male/female): The three fastest women and men at each distance are recognised as the overall winners and receive attractive cash prizes and trophies.
Age-group ranking (places 1–3, male/female): The podium finishers in our new, modern age categories (NextGen, Senior, Master 1, Master 2 and Master 3) are recognised on stage for their strong performances with an official UTH certificate.
Note for Cup runners: For the Silberdistel-Albcup rankings (UTH5 & UTH10), the results are automatically divided into the traditional five-year age categories and exported in the background.