Rigimarsch takes place on Wed, May 5, 2027 in Bremgarten, Switzerland. The main route is 49.1 km.
- Date
- Wed, May 5, 2027
- Start
- Bremgarten 🇨🇭
- Distance
- 49.1 km
- Climbing
- 1,578 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 30-week plan to Rigimarsch
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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Rigimarsch is a traditional night hike from Bremgarten to Rigi featuring a demanding long-distance course with significant elevation gain.
What this race demands
Rigimarsch demands sustained endurance over a 49.1 km night hike with 1578 meters of elevation gain.
Long-distance endurance
Covering 49.1 km on foot requires robust aerobic capacity and structural durability to maintain forward progress over many hours.
Climbing volume
Accumulating 1578 meters of elevation gain places a heavy load on the lower body and requires specific uphill hiking strength.
Night conditions
Operating as a night hike, the event demands physical and mental focus through traditional nocturnal hours when circadian fatigue is highest.
Given the extended duration of a 49.1 km hike, athletes should aim for 30 to 60 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain 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 Rigimarsch is 30 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base18 weeks · Oct 8, 2026 – Feb 10, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Feb 11, 2027 – Mar 24, 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 · Mar 25, 2027 – Apr 14, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Apr 15, 2027 – Apr 28, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Apr 29, 2027 – May 5, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Rigimarsch?
Rigimarsch takes place on Wed, May 5, 2027 in Bremgarten, Switzerland.
How long is Rigimarsch?
The main route is 49.1 km.
What does Rigimarsch demand?
Rigimarsch demands sustained endurance over a 49.1 km night hike with 1578 meters of elevation gain.
How much climbing does Rigimarsch have?
Rigimarsch has 1,578 m of climbing.
Who is Rigimarsch for?
Rigimarsch is open to all participants.
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