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Auffahrtslauf Marathon travel + logistics

Travel and logistics guide for Auffahrtslauf Marathon: arrival timing, hotel tradeoffs, transport to the start, and how to reduce race-week stress.

Last updated/Feb 03, 2026, 02:41 PM

Logistics wins races by reducing stress

The best travel plan is the one that keeps your decisions simple.

Arrival timing

  • If possible, arrive with a buffer day.

  • Keep steps down in the final 48 hours.

Where to stay

  • Prefer simplicity: sleep + transport > “perfect” hotel.

  • If you can walk to the start, do it.

Race morning transport

  • Confirm the route and the latest departure time.

  • Build buffer time for bathrooms, security, and corrals.

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Verification reminder

Race details change between editions (dates move, routes get rerouted, and registration rules update). Use this page as a starting point, then confirm time-sensitive details on the official site close to race day.

Training guardrails

  • Keep easy runs truly easy so workouts stay high quality.
  • Progress one variable at a time (volume first, then intensity).
  • Use cutback weeks every 3–4 weeks to absorb training.
  • If pain changes your gait, scale back and get assessed.

How to use this guide

Treat this page as a decision checklist:

  1. Confirm the race date and official logistics.
  2. Choose a realistic training plan length (16–24 weeks is common).
  3. Practice fueling and pacing in long runs.
  4. Keep race week simple: tested shoes, tested gels, conservative start.

Verification reminder

Race details change between editions (dates move, routes get rerouted, and registration rules update). Use this page as a starting point, then confirm time-sensitive details on the official site close to race day.

Training guardrails

  • Keep easy runs truly easy so workouts stay high quality.
  • Progress one variable at a time (volume first, then intensity).
  • Use cutback weeks every 3–4 weeks to absorb training.
  • If pain changes your gait, scale back and get assessed.

How to use this guide

Treat this page as a decision checklist:

  1. Confirm the race date and official logistics.
  2. Choose a realistic training plan length (16–24 weeks is common).
  3. Practice fueling and pacing in long runs.
  4. Keep race week simple: tested shoes, tested gels, conservative start.

Checklist

Do this, not that

Travel checklist

  • • Arrive with a buffer day if possible.
  • • Keep steps down in the final 48 hours.
  • • Pick a hotel that minimizes race-morning decisions.
  • • Test your route to the start; confirm latest departure time.
  • • Pack backups: socks, gels, anti-chafe, pins.
  • • Set alarms and a simple morning timeline.
  • • Confirm transport/shuttle details on official site.
  • • Simplify: one plan, one backup.

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