Hahnenkleer Wandermarathon takes place on Sat, Sep 19, 2026 in Goslar, Germany. The main route is 42.2 km.
- Date
- Sat, Sep 19, 2026
- Start
- Goslar 🇩🇪
- Distance
- 42.2 km
- Climbing
- 1,000 m
- Level
- Open to all
The Hahnenkleer Wandermarathon features multiple distances including a full hiking marathon with around 1,000 metres of elevation gain traversing scenic trails in the Upper Harz region.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
The Hahnenkleer Wandermarathon demands sustained cardiovascular endurance and lower-body resilience over a standard marathon distance with moderate climbing.
Distance and duration
Covering 42.2 km entirely on foot requires prolonged time on feet, demanding consistent pacing and systemic energy management over many hours.
Climbing capacity
Accumulating 1,000 metres of elevation gain across the route requires continuous muscular engagement in the lower limbs, particularly during sustained ascents and descents.
Terrain resilience
Traversing scenic trails in the Upper Harz region places repeated eccentric loading on the joints and stabilizing muscles, demanding high durability for the entirety of the hike.
A hiking marathon of this duration requires consistent carbohydrate intake of 30 to 60 grams per hour to maintain energy levels and prevent late-stage fatigue.
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 Hahnenkleer Wandermarathon 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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