The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Open division at Karlsruhe 2026, Matthias Gilles crossed the line in 1:18:59: 241st of 1,003 men, faster than 76% of the field.
The runs carried this race: faster than 86% of the field over the eight kilometres, against 56% on the stations. The burpee broad jumps were the standout, 1:00 quicker than the median and 241st of 1,003. If there was time left out there, it was on the sled pull, 0:55 behind the median.
The field ran 2:49 faster at Karlsruhe 2026 than at Karlsruhe 2025, a quicker course than most.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 7:36Running 1 3:04v median −0:41
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Block 02 7:18Running 2 4:15v median −1:05
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Block 03 10:34Running 3 4:52v median −0:54
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Block 04 9:37Running 4 4:49v median −0:59
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Block 05 10:02Running 5 5:01v median −1:05
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Block 06 2:38
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Block 07 4:22
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Block 08 7:42
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 4:38