Transeuropalauf: A Trans-European Ultra-Endurance Race
The Transeuropalauf is an extraordinary ultra-endurance running event that spans approximately 2067 kilometers, traversing multiple European countries from North to South. Starting in Flensburg, Germany, the route winds through the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Austria, and Italy, culminating at Lake Garda.
Race Details:
- Total Distance: Approximately 2067 km
- Daily Average Distance: 56 km
- Start Location: D-24941 Flensburg, Vallentiner Allee 1, Waldorf School Sports Hall
- Start Date: Thursday, August 3, 2028
- End Date: Friday, September 8, 2028
- Daily Start Time: 7:00 AM (earlier starts for slower runners from the 2nd stage)
- Scoring: Men's and Women's overall classification. No age group categories. Times are recorded in hours and minutes. Minimum pace requirement is 5 km per hour, interpreted generously.
Registration:
Registration is simple and can be done via email to [email protected]. The postal address for Thomas Dornburg is Haldenstraße 10, 72250 Freudenstadt.
Stages:
Final GPX files for the route will be emailed to participants. Navigation with Komoot is recommended.
Example Stages:
- Stage 1: Thursday, 03.08.2028: Flensburg to Hattstedt (54 km)
- Stage 2: Friday, 04.08.2028: Hattstedt to Meldorf (58 km)
- Stage 3: Saturday, 05.08.2028: Meldorf to Glückstadt (53 km)
- Stage 4: Sunday, 06.08.2028: Glückstadt to Oerel (56 km)
- Stage 5: Monday, 07.08.2028: Oerel to Stadland (55 km)
- Stage 6: Tuesday, 08.08.2028: Stadland to Jever (54 km)
- Stage 7: Wednesday, 09.08.2028: Jever to Leer (56 km)
Note: Venue planning is pending for some stages.
Visit the official race website for the most up-to-date information.