Ultratrail in Garmisch: 5000 participants bring millions to the region!

Ultratrail in Garmisch: 5000 participants bring millions to the region!

On Friday evening, June 17, 2025, the 100-mile run of the Zugspitz-Ultrail starts in the picturesque Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Around 5000 athletes from 66 nations will go on the route that not only test their physical limits, but also focus on the region's focus. An event that started more than a decade ago as a small pilot project has since developed into an important attraction that not only inspires the participants, but can also boost the local economy. 700 participants started in the first year 2011, and since then the event has only grown, such as Merkur.

The growth of the event goes hand in hand with the fact that about two thirds of the participants arrive with accompanying persons and spend around 2.3 nights in the region. This leads to an estimated added value of around 1.5 million euros for 2025. The perfect opportunity for the hosts to present the advantages and beauties of the area!

development of new potentials

The Ultratrail not only has a direct influence on the local economy, but also promotes tourism in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The sports event not only attracts participants, but also spectators what creates additional sources of income for local companies, as [Sports Insider] (https://www.sports-insider.de/diese-globalen-globalen-grosse- Sporter events- on-the-local- 54297/). The visibility of the region is increased by the international number of participants and media reporting, which further strengthens Garmisch-Partenkirchen as a tourist goal.

The event has now become a strategic pillar in the tourist orientation of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, which also includes other trail running events such as the GAPA trail and the Transalpine run. The organizers constantly check how to keep the number of participants of around 5000 stable in order to preserve the character of the event, and rely on numerous partners and helpers that consist of around 350 people.

logistical challenges and innovative solutions

In order to meet the high requirements, the organizer, Plan B Event Company GmbH, has already implemented measures to improve the user experience. These include shuttle buses for participants who live outside Garmisch-Partenkirchens, as well as a central base camp that has been available since 2021. The challenges also include the decline in traditional mountain runs, which requires the organization of additional events.

53 exhibitors will be represented on the Expo, which the event has been one of the largest so far. It is a great place for the presentation of new products and services that can further enrich the outdoor experience. The Ultratrail is not only used as a sporting challenge, but also as a platform for exchange and networking in the sports and outdoor industry.

The registration options and the natural use of personal data during the event are treated transparently. According to the data protection declaration on the Zugspitz-Ultratrail website, data is collected by user information or automatically to ensure error-free use of the website and analyze the user behavior. Compliance with the data protection regulations is also ensured by SSL/TLS encryption.

Overall, it turns out that the Zugspitz-Ultrail is not only a sporting event, but also established itself as a catalyst for the economic and tourist development of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Here it becomes more clear how important major sporting events are for local communities and what significant economic opportunities you can offer.