18^May Sat
14:00

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The Megamarsch is an annual hiking event that takes place in over 20 German cities in which participants attempt a pre specified route ranging in distance between 50 to 100 km in 24 hours. In Munich, the route covers 100 km from the city to Mittenwald on the Austrian border. The Munich Megamarsch is entering its seventh round! For the most part it goes along the Way of St. James Isar-Loisach-Leutascher Ache-Inn. Passing rivers, lakes, monasteries and beautiful nature. There will be a food station every 20km along the route, in addition to huts and bathrooms. You'll be awarded a certificate and a medal upon completion. 

Notes

1. Tickets, exact route, pick list and important info.
2.  Don't forget headlamps, power bank and the map on your device. 
3.  There's a high chance of rain. Bring a rain jacket and an extra pair of socks.
4.  We'll start in the last group, 14:00 - 14:30. It's fine if someone wants to stick to their original group and start earlier.
5.  We'll try to hike together, but at some point we'll probably have to separate depending on the individual speed. 
6.  We'll stop at the four food stations for no more than 25 minutes each. Other long breaks should be avoided unless necessary. 
7.  We should maintain an average speed of around 5 km/h.
8.  There will be buses at the checkpoints ready to take you back if you decide to quit.

Some train stations along the route

•  Buchenhain, 10 km
•  Icking, 20 km
•  Wolfratshausen, 25 km
•  Bichl, 50 km
  
•  Kochel, 70 km

The route is hard due to decent altitude gain at around the 70 km mark. The average completion rate is relatively low due to many people not preparing their gear such as trail runner shoes, light backpack, no poles etc. thus leaving the track due to blisters. Preparation with 30+ km walks is recommended as well as good trail running shoes. it is not mandatory to finish the distance with possibility to leave at checkpoints. The route during Megamarsch is not intended as a running event, rather walking.