Megamarsch Schaffhausen takes place on Sat, Oct 24, 2026 in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. The main route is 100 km.
- Date
- Sat, Oct 24, 2026
- Start
- Schaffhausen 🇨🇭
- Distance
- 100 km
- Climbing
- 1,200 m
- Level
- Open to all
The Megamarsch Schaffhausen is a 100-kilometer endurance hike within 24 hours that takes participants through the scenic landscapes of Switzerland, passing vineyards, forests, and the impressive Rhine Falls.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
The Megamarsch Schaffhausen requires sustained multi-hour endurance to cover 100 kilometers on foot within a strict 24-hour limit.
Extended Durability
Covering 100 kilometers entirely by walking demands exceptional structural resilience and the ability to manage fatigue over many consecutive hours of continuous movement.
Continuous Pacing
The 24-hour time cap requires maintaining a steady, efficient forward pace across varied terrain including vineyards and forests.
Climbing Management
The 1200 meters of elevation gain introduces repeated climbing demands that must be managed conservatively to preserve muscle function over the ultra-distance.
Due to an expected duration well exceeding 2.5 hours, athletes should consume 30 to 60 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy levels throughout the effort.
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 Megamarsch Schaffhausen is 9 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build3 weeks · Aug 23, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
02Peak3 weeks · Sep 13, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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