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SachsenTrail im Erzgebirge

SachsenTrail im Erzgebirge takes place on Fri, Jun 25, 2027 in Breitenbrunn, Germany. The main route is 74 km.

Date
Fri, Jun 25, 2027
Start
Breitenbrunn 🇩🇪
Distance
74 km
Climbing
1,920 m
Level
Open to all
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The SachsenTrail im Erzgebirge is an annual multi-day trail running festival hosted at the Sportpark Rabenberg featuring various distances across scenic singletrack paths.

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What this race demands

SachsenTrail im Erzgebirge demands sustained endurance and climbing strength to cover 74 kilometers and 1920 meters of elevation on singletrack paths.

Ultra Distance Endurance

Covering 74 kilometers requires robust muscular and aerobic endurance to sustain forward motion over many hours of continuous trail running.

Climbing Capacity

The course accumulates 1920 meters of elevation gain, demanding efficient climbing mechanics and leg strength to manage sustained ascents.

Singletrack Efficiency

Navigating singletrack paths requires consistent focus and agility to maintain pace on technical terrain.

A sustained effort of this duration requires consistent intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy levels.

Estimated finish times

Competitive (sub-3:00 marathon ability)7:00–8:00
Intermediate (3:30 marathon ability)8:15–9:30
First-timer / Finisher9:45–11:30

Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.

Your road to race day

Race day at SachsenTrail im Erzgebirge is 44 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.

  1. 01Base32 weeks · Aug 22, 2026 Apr 2, 2027

    Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.

  2. 02Build6 weeks · Apr 3, 2027 May 14, 2027

    Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.

  3. 03Peak3 weeks · May 15, 2027 Jun 4, 2027

    The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.

  4. 04Taper2 weeks · Jun 5, 2027 Jun 18, 2027

    Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.

  5. 05Race week1 week · Jun 19, 2027 Jun 25, 2027

    Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.

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