36. M-net Erlanger Triathlon.
The M-net Erlanger Triathlon over the short distance is a flatland race in the literal sense: 1.5 kilometres in the Main-Danube Canal, a 43-kilometre bike lap through the Erlangen-Höchstadt district without a single real climb, and a 10K in two laps along the canal. It is decided by evenness and aero position, not by climbing strength.
M-net Erlanger Triathlon 2027: Course, Route Profile & Map
The swim covers 1.5 kilometres as a turnaround course in the Main-Danube Canal, only a few hundred metres from the transition at TV 1848. Swim start, transition, run course and finish area all sit at one location, which makes the race compact and easy to watch.
The bike leg sets the character of the day. A single 43-kilometre lap runs through Erlangen and the Erlangen-Höchstadt district and stays between 276 and 349 metres throughout. There are no rated climbs: around a dozen shallow waves of ten to twenty-five metres follow one another at roughly one percent on average, and the steepest point is a 700-metre ramp at a good three percent at kilometre 26.6. More than sixty percent of the bike course is flat.
The closing ten-kilometre run is two laps of the 5-kilometre loop: flat along the canal, over the Membacher footbridge into the wood for around 20 metres of climbing, back through the canal underpass and once into the TV 1848 stadium each lap, where the finish also sits. Bike and run together come to around 300 metres of gain. The Erlanger Triathlon is organised by Turnverein 1848 Erlangen and celebrates its 36th edition on 25 July 2027.
+224 m
+74 m
Bike course
43 km · +224 m| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| km 26.7 | 0.5 km | 4 % | 5 % | +21 m | — |
Climb categories follow the road-cycling convention and rate the terrain itself (length and gradient) regardless of sport: Cat. 4 marks the easiest rated climbs, Cat. 1 the hardest, and HC (hors catégorie, “beyond categorization”) is reserved for the most brutal ascents. Short climbs below the Cat. 4 threshold stay unrated.
Run course
10 km · +74 m| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
|---|
Climb categories follow the road-cycling convention and rate the terrain itself (length and gradient) regardless of sport: Cat. 4 marks the easiest rated climbs, Cat. 1 the hardest, and HC (hors catégorie, “beyond categorization”) is reserved for the most brutal ascents. Short climbs below the Cat. 4 threshold stay unrated.
How to pace M-net Erlanger Triathlon.
Settle into the race
On a course whose bike lap is sixty percent flat and whose waves average around one percent, it is not peak power that makes the time but consistency. The bike leg belongs almost entirely in the aero position, and your power should read the same number across the whole lap; there is no section where an investment pays unusually well.
Spread the effort
The main trap is the long, barely perceptible rise between bike kilometre 2 and 10. Fresh out of the canal and in a field, it is easy to ride well above plan there: the gradient is too shallow to notice and long enough to cost you. The second trap is the first flat running kilometre along the canal, where straight off the bike almost any pace feels easy.
Finish strong
The decisive passage is the second pass through the wood from running kilometre 5.5. Those 20 metres are irrelevant when fresh and no longer irrelevant after seven kilometres; start the first run lap with discipline and the second comes in just as fast or faster.
Training plan for M-net Erlanger Triathlon: 12-week build
Build all three disciplines
For the short distance in Erlangen, expect roughly two and a quarter to three hours overall depending on your level. The demand is a high, very even aerobic effort: around 300 metres of climbing across a good 53 racing kilometres means there are neither climbs that force spikes nor descents that grant real recovery.
Brick sessions
Decisive are two transitions: the first bike kilometres after the swim, where the long shallow rise is easily overridden, and the first running minutes after T2, where your sense of pace lies coming out of cycling rhythm.
Practise transitions
In training that means time-trial work rather than hill intervals: long blocks of 20 to 40 minutes just under threshold in race position, on flat to gently rolling terrain. Deliberate position work belongs with it; on a route without climbs, a sloppy aero position costs more over 43 kilometres than missing watts.
Arrive fresh
Brick runs are the second emphasis: ten to fifteen minutes straight off a steady ride, held back deliberately, reproduce the critical opening phase of the run. For the swim, get used in open water to the 1.5 kilometres as a turnaround course in the canal.
Courses
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Everything about 36. M-net Erlanger Triathlon.
How long is M-net Erlanger Triathlon?
M-net Erlanger Triathlon is 54.5 km long. That distance shapes how much aerobic endurance, pace durability, and race-specific work belong in the training plan.
How much elevation gain does M-net Erlanger Triathlon have?
M-net Erlanger Triathlon has around 298 m of elevation gain over 54.5 km. That affects pacing, muscular load, and preparation for late-race sections.
What is the profile of the bike course at M-net Erlanger Triathlon?
The bike course at M-net Erlanger Triathlon is classified as Flat, averaging 5.1 vertical metres per kilometre. 60% of the route is flat, 21% climbs moderately (2 to 6%) and 0% is steeper than 6%.
What climbs does the bike course at M-net Erlanger Triathlon have?
The hardest climb on the bike course at M-net Erlanger Triathlon starts at kilometre 26.7, runs for 0.5 km at an average of 4% and gains 21 metres.
Is there a GPX file for the M-net Erlanger Triathlon course?
Yes. Each leg of M-net Erlanger Triathlon is on this page as its own free GPX download — ready to import into Garmin, Wahoo, Komoot, Strava or any other app that reads GPX.
How should I prepare for M-net Erlanger Triathlon?
Preparation for M-net Erlanger Triathlon should account for 54.5 km, 298 m of elevation gain, current training load, and available training time. An adaptive plan helps place key sessions without ignoring recovery and real life.
What pacing strategy works for M-net Erlanger Triathlon?
The pacing strategy for M-net Erlanger Triathlon should reflect 54.5 km, 298 m of elevation gain, and your current fitness. Start controlled and keep margin for sections where the profile or fatigue makes target pace harder.
When does 36. M-net Erlanger Triathlon take place?
36. M-net Erlanger Triathlon takes place on July 25, 2027.
Where does 36. M-net Erlanger Triathlon take place?
36. M-net Erlanger Triathlon takes place in Erlangen, Germany.
Which distances does M-net Erlanger Triathlon offer?
M-net Erlanger Triathlon offers 2 distances — Kurzdistanz: 54.5 km; Mitteldistanz: 106 km.
How do I register for M-net Erlanger Triathlon?
Registration runs through the organiser: tv48-erlangen.de. YOUB shows you the course, elevation profile and training plan for your preparation.
