Germany · Rhineland-Palatinate / North Rhine (Rheinsteig)
kleiner KoBoLT
Distance
72.5 km
Date
November 28, 2026
Entry fee
45 EUR
€ / km
€0.62
Germany’s gritty sleeper: long night miles, forest tracks, and an understated ultra culture vibe.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
2980m
D+/KM
41.1m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Why the Auge um Auge KoBoLT Is One of the Most Unusual UTMB 100K Qualifiers in the Database (Midnight Start, ~21 Finishers, November)
Q: How hard is the Auge um Auge KoBoLT 72.5km? A: 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.
Course Profile — Koblenz to Bonn in Complete Darkness: What the Rheinsteig Looks Like at 3am in November
Q: Is Auge um Auge KoBoLT a UTMB qualifier? A: 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.
Eye for an Eye: The Name, the Race, and What the Underground German Ultra Scene Actually Delivers
Q: How much does it cost to enter the Auge um Auge KoBoLT 72.5km? A: 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.
Getting There: Cologne, the Train to Koblenz, and How Point-to-Point Logistics Work at Midnight
Q: When does the 2026 Auge um Auge KoBoLT take place? A: 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.
Logistics
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)
