Marathon-Route

Wälder um Welver, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

25.4 miles (40.9 km) · 723 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Race

Marathon-Route is a 25.4-mile loop race in Wälder um Welver, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 723 feet of elevation. The race follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain covers 3 distinct sections with no major climbs. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The race opens with mixed terrain and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	25.4 mi (40.9 km)
Elevation gain	723 ft (220 m)
Average gain	28 ft per mile (5 m per km)
Longest climb	10.5 mi, 110 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	12.2%
Runnable	98% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	1.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	93%
Mild uphill	3%
Moderate uphill	1%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	1%
Moderate downhill	1%

Questions about Marathon-Route

How much elevation gain does Marathon-Route have?

Marathon-Route has 723 ft (220 m) of elevation gain over 25.4 miles (40.9 km). That averages 28 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Marathon-Route?

The difficulty score for Marathon-Route is 1.3 of 100. That is harder than 16.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 98% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Marathon-Route?

The longest climb on Marathon-Route runs 10.5 miles (16.8 km) and gains 110 ft (33 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 12.2%.