Großer Schlackenmarsch takes place on Sat, Sep 19, 2026 in Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Germany. The main route is 100 km.
- Date
- Sat, Sep 19, 2026
- Start
- Sulzbach-Rosenberg 🇩🇪
- Distance
- 100 km
- Climbing
- 1,500 m
- Level
- Open to all
Ein 100-Kilometer-Wandermarsch durch den Landkreis Amberg-Sulzbach in Bayern, der innerhalb von 24 Stunden als Einzelstarter oder Staffel absolviert werden muss.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
This 100-kilometer hiking event demands continuous forward motion and prolonged endurance to complete the distance within the strict 24-hour time limit.
Prolonged Endurance
Covering 100 kilometers on foot requires maintaining an efficient pace over many hours to finish within the 24-hour cutoff.
Musculoskeletal Durability
The substantial distance and 1500 meters of elevation gain place repeated eccentric loading on the lower limbs, requiring resilience against fatigue.
Pacing Discipline
Managing energy output across a full day of movement is essential to prevent premature physical breakdown.
Given the duration will far exceed 2.5 hours, athletes should aim for a steady intake of 30 to 60 grams of carbohydrates per hour to sustain energy levels.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at Großer Schlackenmarsch is 4 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak1 week · Aug 23, 2026 – Aug 29, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Aug 30, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Sep 13, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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