Marathonstrecke Hamm

Hamm, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

23.9 miles (38.5 km) · 899 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Race

Marathonstrecke Hamm is a 23.9-mile loop race in Hamm, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland, gaining 899 feet of elevation. The race follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.7 miles gaining 273 feet at an average 0.6% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The race opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	23.9 mi (38.5 km)
Elevation gain	899 ft (274 m)
Average gain	38 ft per mile (7 m per km)
Longest climb	9.4 mi, 127 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	17.2%
Runnable	99% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	1.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	83%
Mild uphill	7%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	2%

Questions about Marathonstrecke Hamm

How much elevation gain does Marathonstrecke Hamm have?

Marathonstrecke Hamm has 899 ft (274 m) of elevation gain over 23.9 miles (38.5 km). That averages 38 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Marathonstrecke Hamm?

The difficulty score for Marathonstrecke Hamm is 1.1 of 100. That is harder than 13.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 99% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Marathonstrecke Hamm?

The longest climb on Marathonstrecke Hamm runs 9.4 miles (15.1 km) and gains 127 ft (39 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17.2%.