R52: Die 24-Stunden-Wanderung takes place on Sat, Sep 26, 2026 in Sierre, Switzerland. The main route is 66.8 km.
- Date
- Sat, Sep 26, 2026
- Start
- Sierre 🇨🇭
- Distance
- 66.8 km
- Climbing
- 1,885 m
- Level
- Open to all
Eine sportliche und menschliche Herausforderung über 66.8 km von Siders nach Martinach durch das Wallis bei Tag und Nacht.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
This 24-hour walking event demands sustained lower-body durability and the ability to travel continuously through both day and night over 66.8 kilometers and 1885 meters of elevation.
Continuous Durability
Covering 66.8 km requires sustained muscular endurance and structural resilience to withstand hours of continuous forward progression without major rest.
Climbing Capacity
Accumulating 1885 meters of elevation gain across the route tests climbing strength and places ongoing stress on the lower limbs and cardiovascular system.
Night Management
Traveling through both day and night demands effective pacing, mental focus, and fatigue management in low-light conditions.
Due to the extended duration well beyond 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 R52: Die 24-Stunden-Wanderung is 5 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak2 weeks · Aug 23, 2026 – Sep 5, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Sep 6, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Sep 20, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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