KronplatzKing MTB Marathon.
The KINGMarathon is the long distance of the KronplatzKing MTB Marathon: 64 kilometres from San Vigilio di Marebbe through the Fanes-Sennes-Braies nature park, a good 3,000 metres of climbing and a summit finish on Plan de Corones at 2,275 metres. Preparing for it mostly means being able to climb when the day has already gone long.
KronplatzKing MTB Marathon 2027: Course, Elevation & Route Profile
The race starts at 1,205 metres in San Vigilio and goes up immediately. From kilometre 2 there are two ramps of nearly three kilometres each at an average of over ten per cent, with the Piz de Plaies feed zone sitting in the middle of them. After the high point at kilometre 8 comes the steepest section of the day at kilometre 10: 1.7 kilometres averaging thirteen per cent with pitches over twenty. The course then descends for a long stretch, running south across the valley to the Tamersc tech zone.
From kilometre 42 the part that decides the race begins. Three climbs of two to three and a half kilometres, each around ten per cent, lead over the Furkel pass to the first crossing of the Kronplatz summit. A descent follows, then two more climbs from kilometres 59 and 61 back up to 2,275 metres. The course touches the summit twice, and only the second approach is the finish.
The surface changes constantly. The organiser counts eight kilometres of freeride descent and nine kilometres of singletrack, and under six per cent of the distance is flat at all: you spend almost sixty per cent of the race either climbing steeply or descending steeply. The Dolomite walls of the Fanes massif stand all around; the finish is on the cable-car-served Plan de Corones plateau, where the winner is proclaimed King of the Fanes realm after the Ladin legend the race is named for.
| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| km 2.1 | 2.8 km | 10.6 % | 14.3 % | +293 m | Cat. 3 |
| km 5.4 | 3.2 km | 10.6 % | 17.2 % | +338 m | Cat. 2 |
| km 10.5 | 1.7 km | 13 % | 21.1 % | +220 m | Cat. 3 |
| km 42.6 | 2.1 km | 9.9 % | 15.5 % | +209 m | Cat. 3 |
| km 45.5 | 3.5 km | 10.3 % | 19 % | +354 m | Cat. 2 |
| km 49.9 | 3.3 km | 10.2 % | 18.5 % | +339 m | Cat. 2 |
| km 59 | 2.4 km | 9.1 % | 13.1 % | +222 m | Cat. 3 |
| km 61.6 | 1.7 km | 11 % | 21 % | +185 m | Cat. 3 |
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 KronplatzKing MTB Marathon.
Sit in early
This course puts its climbing at both ends. The first eleven kilometres already cost around 850 metres of ascent, and because they come straight after the eight o'clock start, almost everybody rides them too hard. Over 2,100 metres of climbing then remain, nearly all of it in the second half. Ride the opening on feeling rather than on power or heart rate and you pay for it from kilometre 42.
Ration your effort
That block is where the race is decided: over 900 metres of ascent in three climbs from the tech zone over the Furkel to the first summit crossing, and then, after a descent, a further 400-odd metres from kilometre 59 with pitches up to 21 per cent. The first contact with the summit feels like the finish and is not, and that is this course's real trap.
Race the finale
The second trap is the descending. Eighteen per cent of the distance is steep descent on freeride and trail surfaces, and arms and hands spent there are not available on the last climb. Plan the three zones at Piz de Plaies, Tamersc and Furkel firmly into the day: July in the valley can be hot, while the summit at 2,275 metres is markedly cooler and windier.
Training plan for KronplatzKing MTB Marathon: 12-week build
Build endurance
For 64 kilometres with a good 3,000 metres of climbing, expect three to five and a half hours depending on your level. The fastest reach the top around eleven in the morning, most of the field considerably later. The demand is not steady: with under six per cent of the course flat, you alternate constantly between long threshold climbing and technical descending, with short, very steep ramps above twenty per cent in between that have to be ridden anaerobically.
Train the climbs
The decisive phases come late. Everything from kilometre 42 is tackled with roughly 2,000 metres of climbing already in the legs, and the final climb to the summit starts after 61 kilometres. That is what training has to mirror: long rides whose elevation sits at the back end, and climbs you start after three hours of riding rather than fresh.
Ride race-specific
Then there is the technical side. Eight kilometres of freeride descent and nine kilometres of singletrack are about a quarter of the course, not a sideshow, and they are ridden tired. Handling under pre-fatigue, upper-body and grip strength, and confident descending on loose ground all pay straight into the finishing time.
Arrive fresh
Finally the conditions: a July race starting at 1,205 metres and finishing at 2,275 asks for heat tolerance low down and an altitude and clothing decision up top. If you live at low elevation, get in at least a few multi-hour sessions at comparable altitude beforehand.
Courses
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Everything about KronplatzKing MTB Marathon.
How long is KronplatzKing MTB Marathon?
KronplatzKing MTB Marathon is 64 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 KronplatzKing MTB Marathon have?
KronplatzKing MTB Marathon has around 3,041 m of elevation gain over 64 km. That affects pacing, muscular load, and preparation for late-race sections.
What is the route profile of KronplatzKing MTB Marathon?
KronplatzKing MTB Marathon is classified as Mountainous, averaging 48.1 vertical metres per kilometre. 6% of the route is flat, 29% climbs moderately (2 to 6%) and 30% is steeper than 6%.
What climbs does KronplatzKing MTB Marathon have?
The hardest climb of KronplatzKing MTB Marathon starts at kilometre 45.5, runs for 3.5 km at an average of 10.3% and gains 354 metres. Cycling-convention rating: Cat. 2. 8 climbs are mapped in total.
Is KronplatzKing MTB Marathon a loop course?
No, KronplatzKing MTB Marathon is a point-to-point course: start and finish are in different places.
Is there a GPX file for the KronplatzKing MTB Marathon course?
Yes. The KronplatzKing MTB Marathon course is on this page as a free GPX download — ready to import into Garmin, Wahoo, Komoot, Strava or any other app that reads GPX.
How should I prepare for KronplatzKing MTB Marathon?
Preparation for KronplatzKing MTB Marathon should account for 64 km, 3,041 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 KronplatzKing MTB Marathon?
The pacing strategy for KronplatzKing MTB Marathon should reflect 64 km, 3,041 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 KronplatzKing MTB Marathon take place?
KronplatzKing MTB Marathon takes place on July 10, 2027.
Where does KronplatzKing MTB Marathon take place?
KronplatzKing MTB Marathon takes place in St. Vigil in Enneberg (San Vigilio di Marebbe), Italy.
Which distances does KronplatzKing MTB Marathon offer?
KronplatzKing MTB Marathon offers 6 distances — KINGMarathon: 64 km; KINGMarathon Tandem: 64 km; KINGMarathon E-Bike: 64 km; PRINCEClassic: 49 km; PRINCEClassic Tandem: 49 km; PRINCEClassic E-Bike: 49 km.
How do I register for KronplatzKing MTB Marathon?
Registration runs through the organiser: kronplatzking.com. YOUB shows you the course, elevation profile and training plan for your preparation.
