XCM
Marathon race reports
Long-distance mountain-bike racing notes built around the parts that decide a marathon: pacing, fueling, weather, terrain, route data, and how the effort actually felt.
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Crosskovacsi MTB Marathon
Crosskovacsi MTB Marathon 2026 race report from Nagykovacsi, Hungary: a fast XCM route near Budapest with forest trails, local support, Cloudinary race photos, YouTube video, GPX route data, and 8th in M1.
Nagykovacsi, Hungary
LOCATION
8th in M1
RACE RESULT
76.6 km / 2,244 m
RACE FACT
Raiffeisen Granitmarathon Kleinzell
Hot, sustained XCM effort on the Intersport Pötscher Classic: long climbs, a rough opening, a strong middle section, fading power in the heat, and useful fueling lessons.
Kleinzell im Mühlkreis, Austria
LOCATION
24th in Man 2
RACE RESULT
60 km / 2,000 hm
RACE FACT
Rab MTB Marathon
Rain-soaked Rab MTB Marathon race report from the long RAB 70 route: slick rock, deep puddles, steady fueling, 4th in category, and a cold but excellent first marathon of the season.
Rab, Croatia
LOCATION
4th in category
RACE RESULT
RAB 70
RACE FACT