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Allgäu Mittsommer Marsch

Allgäu Mittsommer Marsch takes place on Sun, Jun 20, 2027 in Sonthofen, Germany. The main route is 63.4 km.

Date
Sun, Jun 20, 2027
Start
Sonthofen 🇩🇪
Distance
63.4 km
Climbing
1,200 m
Level
Open to all
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Your 37-week plan to Allgäu Mittsommer Marsch

The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.

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The Allgäu Mittsommer Marsch is a 63.4-kilometer endurance walking event through the Allgäu Alps starting in Sonthofen on the longest day of the year.

What this race demands

The Allgäu Mittsommer Marsch requires sustained endurance to cover 63.4 kilometers and 1200 meters of elevation on foot through the Allgäu Alps. Athletes must manage pace and fatigue over an extended duration starting on the longest day of the year.

Endurance Capacity

Covering 63.4 kilometers entirely on foot requires exceptional aerobic capacity and structural durability to sustain forward motion for many hours.

Elevation Management

Navigating 1200 meters of climbing demands muscular endurance in the lower limbs to handle continuous changes in gradient across alpine terrain.

Pacing Discipline

The considerable distance necessitates strict energy conservation from the start to avoid premature fatigue before reaching the finish in Sonthofen.

Given the extended duration of the event, athletes should consume 30 to 60 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy levels and prevent late-stage fatigue.

Estimated finish times

Competitive endurance walker (~sub-8 hour capability)10:00–12:00h
Experienced walker12:00–14:00h
First-timer / Finisher14:00–16:00h

Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.

Your road to race day

Race day at Allgäu Mittsommer Marsch is 37 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.

  1. 01Base25 weeks · Oct 5, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027

    Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.

  2. 02Build6 weeks · Mar 29, 2027 – May 9, 2027

    Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.

  3. 03Peak3 weeks · May 10, 2027 – May 30, 2027

    The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.

  4. 04Taper2 weeks · May 31, 2027 – Jun 13, 2027

    Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.

  5. 05Race week1 week · Jun 14, 2027 – Jun 20, 2027

    Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Allgäu Mittsommer Marsch?

Allgäu Mittsommer Marsch takes place on Sun, Jun 20, 2027 in Sonthofen, Germany.

How long is Allgäu Mittsommer Marsch?

The main route is 63.4 km.

What does Allgäu Mittsommer Marsch demand?

The Allgäu Mittsommer Marsch requires sustained endurance to cover 63.4 kilometers and 1200 meters of elevation on foot through the Allgäu Alps. Athletes must manage pace and fatigue over an extended duration starting on the longest day of the year.

How much climbing does Allgäu Mittsommer Marsch have?

Allgäu Mittsommer Marsch has 1,200 m of climbing.

Who is Allgäu Mittsommer Marsch for?

Allgäu Mittsommer Marsch is open to all participants.

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