MTB cycling / everyone: The marathon exerts a special fascination on athletes - be it running, racing bikes or mountain bikes. However, “surpassing oneself” does not have to be done with a crowbar. The Mountainbike Marathon Jedermann race events usually offer several route lengths for different performance levels. So every biker definitely gets their money's worth, regardless of whether they are a beginner or a performance-oriented frequent rider.
MTB Marathon: The 2018 dates at a glance
MTB marathon at Lake Achensee / Austria
Several exciting competitions will be held as part of the second edition of the Achensee MTB Festival. In addition to the mountain sprint, uphill contest, balance bike race, kids cup and E-MTB marathon, there is of course also an MTB marathon. Four attractive marathon routes for different performance levels are offered, the route lengths range from 31,5 kilometers with 776 meters in altitude to 77,1 kilometers with 2.370 meters in altitude.
- Date: 09.06.2018 April XNUMX
Website: www.mtb-festival.at
Canyon Rhine Hunsrueck MTB Marathon
The top event on the Middle Rhine is starting a new round. Under the motto "Beat the Beast", the participants can again choose from three routes with a length of 30 to 80 kilometers. The historic town center of Rhens forms the picturesque backdrop for the start and finish, the routes lead through the enchanting landscape of the UNESCO World Heritage. The main sponsor of the race is Canyon, a bike manufacturer based in Koblenz.
- Date: 03.06.2018 April XNUMX
Website: www.mtb-rhens.de
Black Forest ULTRA Bike Marathon
The Black Forest ULTRA Bike Marathon is celebrating a big anniversary in 2018! For the 20th time, the drivers can look forward to an extremely atmospheric event in the Black Forest. The anniversary will of course be duly celebrated. The sporting highlights will be the German MTB Sprint Championship and the German Marathon Championship. Of course, the ULTRA with 117 kilometers and 3150 meters of altitude difference is among the five marathon routes.
- Date: 15.06 May – 17.06.2018 May XNUMX
Website: www.ultra-bike.de
EBM100 – Ore Mountain Bike Marathon Seiffen
The Erzgebirge Bike Marathon in Seiffen can look back on a rich 25-year history. At the first edition in 1993, 214 bikers participated; today, the annual cult event boasts a participation rate of 1.500 Mountain bikers. The success is based on a balanced mix of elite and recreational sports, as well as the successful combination of sporting and family events.
- Date: 04.08.-05.08.2018
Website: www.ebm100.de
SKS Sauerland Marathon
Of course, the SKS Sauerland Marathon should not be missing in 2018! Great routes, top organization and a very good atmosphere are on offer. Three distances and a short distance for students cover all performance classes. If you want to really let it rip, you can do the long distance with 109 kilometers and 2.880 meters in altitude. The event is organized by the Grafschaft sports clubs DJK RS Grafschaft and SC Wilzenberg.
- Date: 18.08.2018 April XNUMX
Website: www.radsport-grafschaft.de
VulkanBike Eifel Marathon
The Maare are the eyes of the Eifel – the VulkanBike Eifel Marathon is held every year in the midst of this unique natural setting. InMEDIA Managing Director Markus Appelmann is already revealing that the successful event from 2017 is to be topped with the upcoming event. The event team is already working flat out on new highlights. Sponsors of the VulkanBike Eifel marathon in Daun are once again Haibike and Tele2.
- Date: 08.09.2018 April XNUMX
Website: www.vulkan.bike
Black Forest Bike Marathon
Under the motto "Biking for children with cancer", the Black Forest Bike Marathon will be pedaling for a good cause. The proceeds of the event go to the rehabilitation clinic Katharinenhöhe - every participant supports this important campaign with his entry fee. The donations are invested in sporting areas of the family-oriented children's cancer aftercare clinic. A really good thing with enormous importance for children with cancer!
- Date: 08.09.-09.09.2018
Website: https://schwarzwald-bike-marathon.de/
Wasgau Bike Marathon
The 2018 MTB racing season would not be complete without Germany's oldest long-distance event! Every year, well over 1.000 Mountain bikers participate in the WasgauBike Marathon. The classic race, first held in 1993, is held in Lemberg, Palatinate. Since it's not uncommon for professionals to ride alongside amateur bikers at the marathon, the event is also known as "The Friendship Tour with Professionals."
- Date: 13.10.2018 April XNUMX
Website: www.wasgaubike.de