DieSPECKer LaufSPECKtakel 72km

In Diespeck, Germany, the DieSPECKer LaufSPECKtakel offers distances from a 400 m children's run to a 72 km ultra. Held in October in the Aischgrund region, it includes 6 km and 12 km routes for beginners, a 27 km long run, and 51 km and 72 km ultra options. The organizers' initial goal was to introduce ultrarunning to the Aischgrund, but the event also accommodates children, new runners, relay teams, and groups. All routes traverse the Aischgrund's forests and meadows, with difficulty increasing alongside distance. The 27 km route primarily uses paved paths, while the 51 km and 72 km loops incorporate steeper ascents and more demanding singletrack. The event intentionally maintains a smaller, more intimate atmosphere compared to large city marathons, featuring tranquil forest running and diverse, well-supplied aid stations. The longer races are open to solo participants or relays, and the children's race is free.