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Race logistics
- Date
- February
- Venue
- Northern Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg
- Distances
- 42km, 21km
- Technique
- Skate
- Registration
- Online registration
- Course support
- Feed stations along the course
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Course notes
Trail course through the Northern Black Forest with typical Central European rolling terrain through dense fir forest.
- Atmospheric Black Forest setting
- Modeled on Sweden's Vasaloppet format
- Growing event with enthusiastic organizers
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Pacing and fueling
Distance is only a proxy for duration. Choose the outline that matches your event, then adjust it to your tested pace, conditions, and organizer support.
Long-distance effort
42km
Pacing
Ski the first section conservatively, pace climbs by repeatable effort, and preserve technique for the final third.
Fueling outline
Use an early, repeatable fueling rhythm based on your tested duration plan. Know what each feed station offers and carry a familiar fallback.
Middle-distance effort
21km
Pacing
Hold a controlled opening pace, keep technique efficient through the middle, and commit after the last major course feature.
Fueling outline
Plan intake around your expected duration. Start with familiar fuel and map any organizer feed stations before race day.
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Gear and wax day
- □Skate skis, poles, and boots
- □Bib, timing chip, and organizer instructions
- □Race layers plus dry warm clothing for before and after
- □Familiar food and drink matched to your tested duration plan
- □Gloves, eyewear, hat or headband, and cold-weather backups
- □Scraper, brush, cork, cleaning supplies, and ski ties
- □Several tested wax options for the measured conditions
- □Final wax decision made from current snow, air temperature, and organizer guidance
This profile does not contain a race-specific wax prescription. Measure current conditions and make the final wax call with products and processes you have already tested.
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