The Marathon to Hell starts road cyclists from the Erich Kästner Community School in Barsbüttel, Germany, with departures between 07:30 and 08:30. FC St. Pauli Radsport organizes this event, which is a Radmarathon – a long-distance bicycle ride for hobby and amateur cyclists, not a professional race.
Riders select from routes of 55, 79, 115, 166, 214, and 219 km. The course is partially marked, requiring rider attention. This event is part of the Radmarathon Cup Deutschland, securing its position in Germany’s long-distance cycling schedule. Despite its name, the event features typical club cycling elements: various road bike distances, a school start, organization by FC St. Pauli Radsport, and Anu Haase as the contact.