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Practical help for choosing and preparing for your next race – with matching events.

Guide · Running Planning your first marathon From choosing the right race to race day: what matters when preparing for your first 42.195 kilometres. Guide · Triathlon Triathlon distances explained From the beginner sprint to the long distance: which courses exist and which one suits you. Guide · Cycling What is a brevet? Long distance without racing: how brevets work, which distances exist and how to approach your first 200 km. Guide · Cycling Getting into gravel: bike, tyres and your first event What makes a gravel bike, which event formats exist and how to prepare for your first gravel ride. Guide · Cycling RTF and CTF explained Radtourenfahrten and Country-Tourenfahrten are the classic mass-participation rides of German cycling clubs. Here's how they work. Guide Registration and entry fees: what to look out for Registration phases, fees, cancellation and transfers: what to check before you click "register". Guide · Running Trail running kit: what you really need Shoes, vest, mandatory kit: what makes sense for your first trail race and what can wait.