Frankenwald Wandermarathon takes place on Sat, May 29, 2027 in Schwarzenbach a.Wald, Germany. The main route is 42 km.
- Date
- Sat, May 29, 2027
- Start
- Schwarzenbach a.Wald 🇩🇪
- Distance
- 42 km
- Climbing
- 1,000 m
- Level
- Open to all
Der Frankenwald Wandermarathon ist eine rund 42 Kilometer lange, anspruchsvolle Wandertour mit Erlebnisstationen und knapp 1000 Höhenmetern.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
The Frankenwald Wandermarathon is a demanding 42-kilometer hiking event featuring nearly 1,000 meters of elevation gain.
Endurance capacity
Covering 42 kilometers entirely on foot requires sustained cardiovascular endurance and muscular stamina across an extended duration.
Climbing resilience
Accumulating 1,000 meters of elevation gain over the course demands continuous climbing strength and the ability to manage muscular fatigue on ascents and descents.
Given the extended duration of a 42-kilometer hike, participants should consume 30 to 60 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy levels.
Your road to race day
Race day at Frankenwald Wandermarathon is 40 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base28 weeks · Aug 23, 2026 – Mar 6, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Mar 7, 2027 – Apr 17, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Apr 18, 2027 – May 8, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · May 9, 2027 – May 22, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · May 23, 2027 – May 29, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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