Germany · Rhineland-Palatinate / North Rhine (Rheinsteig)
Distance
73 km
Date
Entry fee
€45
€ / km
€0.62
Auge um Auge KoBoLT 72.5km: Germany's Midnight UTMB Qualifier, Measured
Auge um Auge KoBoLT ('Eye for an Eye') is a 72.5km point-to-point trail race held on the night of November 28–29, 2026, starting at midnight from Koblenz Ehrenbreitstein Fortress and following the Rheinsteig hiking trail through the Rhine gorge forest to Bonn-Oberkassel, Germany. The course covers 72.5km with 2,980m of gain (41 m/km) — the steepest per-km of the three KoBoLT distances. The entire race runs in darkness; sunrise arrives only in the final hours approaching Bonn.
Late November temperatures run 0 to -5°C with mud, ice, and possible snow. Entry fee not yet confirmed for 2026 (check kleiner-kobolt.de). Cologne Bonn (CGN) airport is 74 minutes away; excellent rail to Koblenz start and Bonn finish. A UTMB Index 100K qualifier with 21 finishers per edition — one of the smallest UTMB-qualifying fields in the database. Running since 2017 (event since 2010). Suits runners who want UTMB points without crowds, comfortable navigating in cold muddy November forest conditions.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
2,980m
D+/KM
41.1m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
What is unusual about the Auge um Auge KoBoLT?
What is unusual about the Auge um Auge KoBoLT?▼
Physically demanding and logistically unusual. The course covers 72.5km with 2,980m of gain (~41 m/km) — the steepest of the three KoBoLT distances. It starts at midnight in late November and runs entirely in darkness until the final hours approaching Bonn. Temperatures of 0 to -5°C are typical on the Rheinsteig ridges, with mud, ice, and potential snow. Navigation in darkness is a recurring challenge — GPS is essential. Approximately 21 finishers completed the 2025 race.
Is Auge um Auge KoBoLT a UTMB qualifier?
Is Auge um Auge KoBoLT a UTMB qualifier?▼
Yes — the K73 is listed in the UTMB Index as a 100K qualifier (race ID 21085). It earns UTMB points in a field of approximately 21 finishers — one of the smallest UTMB-qualifying events in the database.
How much does it cost to enter the Auge um Auge KoBoLT 72.5km?
How much does it cost to enter the Auge um Auge KoBoLT 72.5km?▼
2026 pricing is not yet confirmed — the Airtable fee is a placeholder. Check kleiner-kobolt.de for current registration information. The K99 sibling distance sold out within 48 hours of registration opening in May 2026.
When KoBoLT K73 Runs: November Dates, Start Town, and Finish Location
When does the 2026 Auge um Auge KoBoLT take place?
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November 28–29, 2026. The race starts at midnight on Saturday November 28 and finishes in Bonn-Oberkassel on Sunday November 29. Runners travel independently to the Koblenz start; race HQ is at the Bonn rowing club.
Cologne, Frankfurt, or Düsseldorf: Getting to the Auge um Auge KoBoLT
Which airport should I use for the Auge um Auge KoBoLT?
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Cologne Bonn (CGN) is closest at approximately 74 minutes by road. Frankfurt (FRA) and Düsseldorf (DUS) are also viable. Direct trains run to both Koblenz (start) and Bonn (finish) — one of the more public-transport-accessible point-to-point races in the database, logistics permitting around the midnight start.
Getting to kleiner KoBoLT – 72.5 km
Nearest airport
Cologne Bonn (CGN) / Frankfurt (FRA) / Düsseldorf (DUS)
Notes
Start: ~1–2 hrs to Koblenz by train or car / Public transport: excellent rail to Koblenz and onward to Bonn finish; easy point-to-point / Accommodation: strong in Koblenz and Bonn; book early (late November)
