5. Trainingslauf Bottwartal-Marathon

The 5th Trainingslauf Bottwartal-Marathon is a preparation run starting in Steinheim an der Murr, north of Stuttgart. Participants can choose from 12 km, 20 km, and 42.2 km routes. This event is part of the build-up program for the Bottwartal-Marathon, a marathon held in a flat landscape that begins in Steinheim and crosses the Bottwartal valley. The overall event provides training plans for various objectives, making this run suitable for individuals assessing their fitness and for runners engaged in structured marathon preparation. The courses lead through a wine-growing region of southern Germany, featuring gentle vineyard inclines, historic town centers, and various communities within the Bottwartal. The Bottwartal-Marathon weekend attracts over 5,000 participants for its ultramarathon, marathon, relay marathon, half marathon, 10 km run or walk, and 5 km run. The preparation program consists of ten training runs, offering participants a chance to gauge their condition and receive practical guidance before the main race.