Here you’ll find the most frequently asked questions and our answers.
Take part in the exhilarating VulkanBike marathon – and experience the biggest MTB event in Rhineland-Palatinate! 🌋🚴♂️
Dear mountain bikers,
Can you feel it? The earth is trembling in the Volcanic Eifel! Where volcanoes once raged, pure passion now erupts – the VulkanBike Mountain Bike Marathon is the sporting highlight of the Eifel mountains. 🌋 Come and discover captivating views, exciting routes from 25 km to 102 km and one of the best vacation regions in Germany!
Date: September 13, 2025
Location: Marktplatz Daun, Leopoldstraße, D-54550 Daun
Registration: runtix.com
Do you want to feel the Volcanic Eifel beneath your tires with lots of other bikers from around the world? Don’t forget to register by June 6, 2025 for a great discount!
Where are the start and finish lines?
At the market square in Daun, Leopoldstraße, D-54550 Daun.
What competitions are there?
Ultra-Marathon:
approx. 99 km with a climb of approx. 2,300 m – for participants born in 2007 and older
Marathon:
eapprox. 88 km with a climb of approx. 2,000 m – for participants born in 2007 and older
Half Marathon + Youth Cup Under-19s (neutralized start for first 5 km):
approx. 62 km with a climb of approx. 1,300 m – for participants born in 2007 and older
Sport-Track:
approx. 37 km with a climb of approx. 900 m – for participants born in 2007 and older
E-Bike-Challenge:
approx. 37 km with a climb of approx. 900 m – for participants born in 2007 and older
approx. 62 km with a climb of approx. 1,300 m – for participants born in 2007 and older
Youth Cup Under-19s + Under-17s + Under-15s:
approx. 30 km with a climb of approx. 900 m (+ 5 km neutralized) – for participants born between 2007 and 2012
Kids-Cup Under-13s + Under-11s + Under-9s:
approx. 5,400 m (Under-13s), approx. 3,600 m (Under-11s), approx. 1,800 m (Under-9s) – for participants born between 2013 and 2018
GesundLand course (without timekeeping):
approx. 24 km with a climb of approx. 550 m
The routes run right across the Volcanic Eifel, covering large swathes of the TrailPark Vulkaneifel. Some of the highlights along the way include a double passage through the maar anticline with magnificent views of the Daun maars and – on all routes except the Sport Track – a passage through the “Koulshore” mountain bike obstacle course.
Please observe the road traffic regulations on all public roads included in the course, especially when crossing roads! If you leave the signposted route, you will be disqualified. Escort vehicles are not permitted. There is an absolute ban on smoking and lighting fires in the forest! Appendix D of the Mountain Bike Competition Rules (BDR Environmental Guidelines, 04/2011) also applies.
What are the start times?
Saturday, September 13, 2025 – 25th Volcanic Eifel Marathon
From 7 am*: late registration / race number collection
From 9 am*: start of Ultra Marathon MTB + Gravelbike (approx. 99 km / 2,400 m climb)
From approx. 9:30 am*: start of Marathon MTB + Gravelbike (approx. 88 km / 2,000 m climb)
From approx. 10 am*: start of Half Marathon MTB + Gravelbike (approx. 62 km / 1,300 m climb)
From approx. 10:15 am*: start of E-Bike Challenge (approx. 37 km / 1,000 m climb + approx. 62 km / 1,300 m climb)
From approx. 10:45 am*: start of Sport Track MTB + Gravelbike (approx. 37 km / 1,000 m climb) + GesundLand course (24 km / 550 m climb)
From approx. 11 am*: start of Youth Cup Under-9s (approx. 1.8 km) / Under-11s (approx. 3.6 km) / Under-13s (approx. 5.4 km)
* Times are subject to change!
Can I change my selected route?
Sure, that’s not a problem. Please let us know in good time at info@inmedia.info.
Are there sanitary facilities and showers?
You will find showers and sanitary facilities right next to the venue in the Laurentiusbad – everything you need to freshen up.
How much is the entry fee?
To find out how much it costs to register for the VulkanBike Eifel Marathon, please look here.
What is included in the price?
- Professional timekeeping via transponder (BR-Timing)
- Personalized race number (if you register early)
- Exclusive participant gift (if you register early)
- Online certificate
- Refreshments along the route
- Course safety Medical service
- Return transport to the finish area in case of breakdown
- Refreshments in the finish area
Who is eligible to participate?
Based on the BDR’s Mountain Bike Competition Rules, all healthy and trained athletes are eligible to participate in the following age groups:
Ultra Marathon and Marathon: born in 2007 and older
Half Marathon: born in 2007 and older
Sport Track: born in 2007 and older
E-Bike Challenge: born in 2007 and older
Youth Cup routes: born between 2007 and 2018
Which bikes are approved?
Mountain bikes, gravel bikes and e-bikes are permitted in the respective classes. Please carry out your own safety check! Bikes with electric drive systems are not allowed to participate (except in e-bike competitions)!
Please note that helmets are compulsory!
The VulkanBike Eifel Marathon is held according to the rules and regulations of German Cycling – Bund Deutscher Radfahrer e.V. (BDR). These are binding for all licensed and amateur cyclists. You will agree to the BDR’s rules and regulations when you are given your race number.
What are the requirements for e-bikes?
If you have a standard e-bike, there’s no need to worry. If you want to know the exact specifications, please refer to the technical requirements on this page: Ausschreibung
Disqualification
The organizer reserves the right to exclude participants or impose other penalties, particularly in the case of technical deficiencies, health problems and gross breaches of the rules. Any participants who are too slow may be taken out of the race after exceeding the time limit. Any participants who exceed the time limit (average speed too low) and are overtaken by the broom wagon will be removed from the race.
Timekeeping
BR-Timing is the official timekeeper for the event. Your individual time will be recorded by a transponder integrated into the handlebar plate (block start = start time).
How is the route secured?
As your safety is very important to us, the route is monitored by security personnel and the German Red Cross.
Will there be doping tests?
The race numbers of any athletes required to undergo a doping test will be posted at the finish line, in the refreshment area and at the entrance to the designated testing facility. Otherwise, the BDR’s anti-doping regulations apply.
Where can I park my camper van?
The nearest parking facility for camper vans can be found at the train station in Daun (this is approx. 500 m from the town center and can be accessed via a small bridge). The parking facilities near the start line are mainly for cars (and may be occupied for the event itself). They are unfortunately not suitable for larger camper vans.
How do I redeem a voucher?
It’s very simple: Take a photo of your voucher, say that you want to redeem it for the next event, specify the route you want to take, share your address and date of birth, and send everything to info@inmedia.info. We will take care of your registration.
What should I do if I have registered but won’t be able to take part?
No problem! These things happen. Just send us a medical certificate so that we can transfer your money back to you. Alternatively, you can assign your starting place to someone else – just send an email to info@inmedia.info and we will change the details for you.
