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FAQ

Below we answer the most frequently asked questions we receive about the Mecklenburger Seen Runde.

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Address start-finish Location - Date

The address of the MSR SattelFEST with start and finish of the Mecklenburger Seen Runde is:

Festwiese im Kulturpark, Schillerstraße, 17033 Neubrandenburg

Please note that it is NOT possible or permitted to drive or park there by car.
Car parks around the Kulturpark are signposted.

Dates for MSR 27: May 28–29, 2027

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Age Restrictions

The WOMEN’S MSR 100

is open to all female cyclists who have turned 12 by the time of the MSR, i.e., who have already celebrated their 12th birthday. Participants aged 12 to 16 must also designate an adult female companion who is registered for the MSR to start the race with them and complete the course.

The MSR 300

is open to all cyclists who have turned 18, i.e., who have already celebrated their 18th birthday.

In exceptional cases, 16- and 17-year-olds may participate in the MSR 300 provided they name an adult female chaperone registered with the MSR who will start with them and complete the course.

Until the age of 18 is reached—that is, until their 18th birthday—written consent from a legal guardian is required in all cases to participate.

This written consent form (which opens automatically upon registration) must be completed and uploaded online during the registration process.

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Authorised Bicycles

Any technically sound, two-wheeled bicycle without additional drive is permitted for the MECKLENBURGER SEEN RUNDE.

Recumbent bicycles and hand bikes are permitted provided they are technically sound and comply with the regulations of the StVZO (German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations).

For safety reasons, recumbent bicycles and hand bikes must be equipped with a bicycle pennant, which must be attached to a pennant pole at least 160 cm long.

Recumbent bicycle riders and hand bike riders who start on Friday evening must also attach a pennant light (flag light) for night riding.

Recumbent cyclists and hand cyclists are requested to line up at the rear of their starting block for safety reasons.

Multi-track vehicles, with the exception of hand bikes, are expressly excluded.

Track bikes/single speeds/fixies are only permitted if they have a freewheel hub and two independent brakes.

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Average speed

No minimum average speed is required to complete the Mecklenburger Seen Runde.

However, please note the closing times of the depots along the route and at the finish. See the invitation to tender point V.5 Control closing times

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Breakfast

On the Saturday of the event, starting at 2:00 a.m., costing 9 EUR (if booked with registration) 10 EUR if booked on site, a cyclist-friendly breakfast buffet (coffee, tea, bread, rolls, butter, cheese, sausage, jam, Nutella, hard-boiled egg, cereal, milk, yogurt, banana) will be offered. This service can also be booked during registration.

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Cancellation & insurance

You may cancel your registration free of charge up to two weeks after registration. After that, your registration is considered binding, and the organizer will not issue a refund of the entry fee.

For more information on other options, please see the event announcement under the following sections:

I.6 Exchange of Starting Positions

I.7 Booking Cancellation Insurance Section

I.8 Transfer of Entry to the Following Year

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Carryover to the following year

Participants who are unable to take part in the MSR will be allowed to transfer their starting spot to the following year once, for a fee that varies depending on the timing.

Procedure:

You can find a detailed description of the procedure in the event announcement under Section I.8

Deadlines and costs for the transfer:

MSR 300

through December 19, 2026, inclusive = 30 euros

through February 28, 2027 = 60 euros

through May 9, 2027 = 75 euros

through May 23, 2027 = 95 euros

WOMEN'S MSR 100

through December 19, 2026 = 20 euros

through February 28, 2027 = 30 euros

through May 9, 2027 = 40 euros

through May 23, 2027 = 50 euros

After May 23, 2027, it will NO LONGER be possible to carry over the registration to the following year.

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Certificate

On-site, upon request, you can pick up your personalized MSR participant certificate after crossing the finish line on VA Saturday between 7:00 a.m. and midnight at the registration tent at our partner Sport Service Hamburg’s booth. Your personalized MSR certificate will also be available for download on our website afterward.

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Clothing

There are no special regulations for the type of clothing. However, it must not pose a safety risk. It is not permitted to ride with a bare upper body.

The weather in the Mecklenburg Lake District at the end of May is usually characterised by pleasant spring-like temperatures. Nevertheless, we recommend that you prepare yourself with clothing suitable for protection against low temperatures, wind and rain before setting off on the tour.

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Clothing storage

In the participant registration area, there will be a drop-off point for participants’ clothing on Friday and Saturday.

Hours for drop-off and pickup: Friday from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Saturday until 10:00 PM.

On Sunday, items dropped off can still be picked up until 12:00 p.m. at the start/finish line in Neubrandenburg.

Valuables will not be accepted as such.

We assume no liability for items dropped off.

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Closure of finishline

The course will be secured from 8:00 p.m. on the Friday of the event until midnight on the Saturday of the event.

The finish cutoff for the MSR 300 is 12:00 a.m. on Saturday of the event.

The finish cutoff for the WOMEN’S MSR 100 is 5:00 p.m. on the event Saturday.

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Confirmation of registration

After successful registration you will receive a registration confirmation by e-mail. All registered participants will receive this e-mail again 14 days before the start of the event. If you have not received an e-mail by then, please contact our team at farent@mecklenburger-seen-runde.de.

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Directions to Start / Finish Area

As the number of participants increases, it becomes necessary to close the area around the start/finish line to vehicle traffic. Access to the start/finish area in Kulturpark by car is not possible beyond a certain point.

Please plan your route well in advance.

We also recommend the parking garage at Pferdemarkt, Alfred-Lythall-Straße 1, 17033 Neubrandenburg am Ring, which has ample capacity. Additionally, other conveniently located parking areas on the outskirts of Neubrandenburg will be designated, and we will announce them here.

Further official parking information from the city of Neubrandenburg: you can find information about car parking here.

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E-Bike

In the MSR 100, participants are explicitly allowed to start on e-bikes.

E-bikes are NOT permitted in the MSR 300.

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Eligible Bicycles

For the MSR 300, any technically sound, two-wheeled bicycle without an auxiliary motor is permitted.

For the MSR 100, any technically sound, two-wheeled bicycle, as well as e-bikes, is permitted.

Recumbent bikes and hand bikes are permitted provided they are in good working order and comply with the regulations of the StVZO.

For safety reasons, recumbent bikes and hand bikes must be equipped with a bicycle pennant, which must be attached to a pennant pole at least 160 cm long.

Recumbent cyclists and handbikers starting on Friday evening must also install a flag light for the night ride.

Recumbent cyclists and handbikers are asked to line up at the rear of their starting block for safety reasons.

Multi-track vehicles, with the exception of handbikes, are expressly prohibited.

Track bikes, single-speed bikes, and fixies are permitted only if they have a freewheel hub and two independent brakes.

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Emergency call

The back of your race bib contains the organizer’s emergency phone numbers. You can use these numbers to reach the MSR emergency operations center.

Please save these emergency numbers in your cell phone and use them in case of an emergency.

In addition, the general emergency numbers 110 and 112 apply in case of emergencies.

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Entry Fee - Tiered

The following tiered entry fees apply for participation in the 2027 Mecklenburger Seen Runde:

MSR 300

1st early-bird phase: Oct. 1, 2026, through Nov. 1, 2026 – 175 EUR

2nd early-bird phase: Nov. 2, 2026, through Dec. 20, 2026 – 185 EUR

3rd early-bird phase: Dec. 21, 2026, through Jan. 10, 2027 – 195 EUR

4th booking phase: Jan. 11, 2027, through May 9, 2027 – 199 EUR

5. Booking phase: May 10, 2027 (still online) through “on-site” (if spots are still available) – 205 EUR

An additional 25 EUR will be charged for the service of a guided group with a guide during the MSR 300.

MSR 100

1st Early Bird Phase: Oct. 1, 2026, through Nov. 1, 2026 – 69 EUR

2nd Early Bird Phase: November 2, 2026, through January 10, 2027 – 79 EUR

4th booking phase: Jan. 11, 2027, through May 9, 2027 – 85 EUR

5. Registration period: May 10, 2027 (still online) through “on-site” (if spots are still available) – 89 EUR

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Food and Beverages (Meals/ Gluten-free / Electrolyte Drinks / Coca Cola)

At the start and finish locations at the fairgrounds in Neubrandenburg, various caterers will offer food and drinks. You can find specific details in the Seen Runde magazine and on-site at the event.

At the aid stations along the MSR 300 and Women’s MSR 100 routes, you’ll be provided with selected food tailored to the distance you’ve covered. Numerous friendly volunteers will be there to assist you throughout the race.

In addition to special items, every aid station will definitely have bread, margarine, sausage and/or cheese, salt, sugar, bananas, Xenofit drinks, water, coffee, tea, and milk.

At select aid stations, we’ll have gluten-free food available upon request.

Upon request, all supply stations keep gluten-free meals in stock.

Please understand that we cannot accommodate other special dietary needs, such as vegan diets.

We will publish the specific offerings in the Seen Runde Magazine starting in mid-April of this year, which is available for free download at https://mecklenburger-seen-runde.de/de/seen-runde-magazin.

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Gift Certificate

You can order gift certificates for a starting spot at the Mecklenburger Seen Runde from Franziska Arent. You can choose any amount for the gift certificate.

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Guided Groups

The MSR offers the opportunity to complete the 300-km route in a guided group.

The groups are led by guides with cycling experience. This is available at various start times and at different paces. For more information, see the table in the event announcement under section I.12.

This gives participants who are unsure of their fitness level the opportunity to complete the circuit by pacing themselves appropriately.

Our guides have many years of experience and schedule breaks accordingly.

The guides can be recognized by their high-visibility MSR guide vests. Participants in a guided group receive an identification tag so they are clearly visible as members of the group. Participants in a guided group have direct access to refreshments at the aid stations.

The guided group service increases the entry fee by 25 €.

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Handlebar attachments

Handlebar attachments are permitted only if they do not protrude beyond the brake and/or shift levers.

Exceptions to this rule will NOT be permitted.

Compliance with the rules regarding handlebar extensions will also be strictly checked before the start.

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Headphones and Earbuds

Wearing or using earbuds or headphones while cycling during the MSR is NOT permitted.

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Helmet

Helmets are mandatory for the MECKLENBURGER SEEN RUNDE without exception!

The helmet must bear a certification mark from an internationally recognized testing institute (e.g., DIN Standard 33954, SNEL and/or ANSI standards, EC, or GS).

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Insurance & Cancellation

You may cancel free of charge up to two weeks after registration. After that, your registration is considered binding, and the organizer will not issue a refund of the entry fee.

You can find detailed information on additional options in the FAQ and the event announcement under the following sections:

I.6 Exchange of Starting Spots

I.7 Booking Cancellation Insurance Section

I.8 Transferring a Starting Spot to the Following Year

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Jersey

2027 Jersey – Exclusive Participant Jersey

Starting in 2027, the jersey featuring an exclusive MSR annual design will be available exclusively to registered participants.

Orders for the 2027 annual design jersey must be placed exclusively at the time of registration and may also be placed later via your personal link (see registration confirmation).

Orders placed by March 14, 2027, will be mailed no later than one week before the event begins.

Orders placed on or after March 15, 2027, will be fulfilled only while supplies last and may be picked up during the event weekend at the Rad Enthusiast shop at the MSR start/finish location.

The special price for the exclusive participant jersey is €79 instead of €99

Plus €5 for shipping and handling.

Starting in 2027, there will be an MSR basic collection available exclusively at the Rad Enthusiast shop via https://rad-enthusiast.de.

Please be sure to consult the BIORACER size chart.

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Lighting

All participants starting on Friday evening or Saturday morning between 8:00 p.m. and 4:30 a.m. (inclusive) are required to start with a properly mounted and functional lighting system, as well as additional reflectors on the bike—specifically, at least one white reflector on the front of the head tube or fork and at least one red reflector on the rear of the seatpost or seat stays.

The same applies to participants who are expected to return to the finish line after dark.

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Lost and Found

The Infopoint in the start/finish area is the place to go for all types of lost and found items.

Items found that are brought to the finish line by the sweep vehicles are also deposited there.

On Sunday after the MSR, lost and found items can be picked up at the start/finish area in Neubrandenburg until 12 p.m.

After that, until June 30 of the same year, it is possible and worthwhile to send inquiries via email to fundsache@mecklenburger-seen-runde.de.

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Massages

We offer a free massage service at all aid stations (MSR depots). Please note: for the WOMEN’S MSR 100, this service is available only in Feldberg.

In the start and finish areas, a paid massage service (for charity) provided by a professional massage practice is also available. This service can be booked individually.

The trained massage therapists will get you ready for the cycling marathon and provide soothing relaxation even after the race.

We’ll publish details about this offer in our newsletter and on our website.

All massage stations at the depots use high-quality products from Medevi Pro Salus, specially developed for athletes. These highly effective ointments, oils, and gels can be purchased exclusively in Germany at the Rad Enthusiast shop.

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Medal Ceremony

Your finisher’s medal will be presented to you immediately after you cross the finish line.

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Medical assistance

The MSR has its own emergency response network, which is coordinated through the MSR operations center.

An emergency medical service is stationed in the start/finish area.

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MINI MSR

Start groups for the MINI MSR

MINI MSR – approx. 2 km: Born between 2020 and 2022

MINI MSR – approx. 4 km: Born between 2017 and 2019

MINI MSR – approx. 6 km: Born 2013 through 2016

NEW: MINI MSR GUIDED – 25 km: Born 2013 through 2016

BALANCE BIKE MSR – 250 m: Born 2023–2024

Who Starts When

Friday, May 28, 2027

-> 4:00 p.m., MINI MSR 2 km

-> 4:30 p.m., MINI MSR 2 km

-> 5:00 PM, MINI MSR 4 km

-> 5:30 p.m., MINI MSR 4 km

-> 6:00 p.m., MINI MSR 6 km

Saturday, May 29, 2027

MINI MSR GUIDED 25 km

-> 10:00 a.m., MINI MSR GUIDED approx. 25 km

-> Stop at a depot

WHEEL RIDE MSR 250 m

Saturday, May 29, 2027

-> 11:00 a.m., RUNNING BIKE MSR 250 m

More info -> here

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MSR 100 for Women

The WOMEN’S MSR 100 is a one-lap circuit race exclusively for women and girls.

It is open to all female cyclists who have turned 12 by the time of the MSR, i.e., who have already celebrated their 12th birthday.

Until the age of 18, i.e., until their 18th birthday, written consent from a parent or legal guardian is required to participate.

This written consent form (which opens automatically during registration) must be completed and uploaded online.

Participants between the ages of 12 and 16 must also designate an adult female companion who is registered for the MSR to start the race with them and complete the course.

In the FRAUEN MSR 100, you may also ride an e-bike.

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MSR 2027 Dates

In 2027, the MSR will take place from Friday, May 28, through Saturday, May 29.

You can find the exact start times under “Start Times” in the FAQ.

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MSR Sattelfest

The MSR Sattelfest is the MSR expo, which always takes place in conjunction with our popular bike and family festival.

Here, anyone interested in competitive cycling—as well as passionate cyclists—can get advice and make their “last-minute purchases.”

If you’re interested in participating as an exhibitor at the MSR Sattelfest, you can find more information here.

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Night Ride

You’ll have a truly special experience if you schedule the start of your MSR 300 for Friday evening between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Here, you can experience both the sunset and the sunrise in the Mecklenburg Lake District. Of course, the full range of services will be available to all night riders.

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Parking

For parking options for MSR participants, please refer to the “Travel and Parking” section on the MSR website.

Here you’ll find the official parking lots of the city of Neubrandenburg: https://www.neubrandenburg.de/Sport-Kultur/Parken/

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Patricipant Numbers

The number of participants in the MSR 2027 is limited:

MSR 300 – 5,000 participants

MSR 100 – 1,200 female participants

These are distributed evenly across all starting groups:

for the MSR 300: Friday from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 3 a.m. to 7 a.m.

for the MSR 100: Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

If you’d like to start at your preferred time, we therefore recommend that you register early.

Experience has shown that the start times on Saturday morning between 3:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. are particularly popular and often book up quickly.

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Photo Service

Sportograf, our long-standing partner, is responsible for the official participant photos.

Sportograf captures the best moments of the MSR participants at various points along the course as well as in the start/finish area.

Sportograf makes the photos taken during the event available for purchase online as soon as possible after the event ends.

To ensure your bib number can be identified and matched to the photo, please be sure to attach your handlebar bib number correctly as described in the FAQ.

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Photos of the MSR

Here you’ll find the best photos from past years, dating back to the first MSR in 2014. Click here for the photos.

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Proper Attachment of the Race Number

How should I attach my race number correctly?

Proper attachment of your race number is especially important for reliable timing.

The timing transponder is built right into your handlebar race number. To ensure that your split times at the timing points at the start, along the course, and about 500 meters before the finish line are recorded accurately, the handlebar race number must be attached to your bike according to our instructions.

Therefore, please make sure to attach the race number as shown in our example images.

Here we’ll show you the correct way to attach it step by step: Link is coming

You’ll also find a link to these instructions on the back of your back bib.

A correctly attached handlebar race number is essential for the complete and reliable recording of your times.

If your times are not recorded, “dnf” (did not finish) will appear in the results list.

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Race Documents and Distribution

Race Documents will be distributed in the information tent at the MSR SattelFEST in Neubrandenburg on the Friday before the race, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and on the Saturday before the race, from 2:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., upon presentation of your registration confirmation.

Please pick up your race packets well in advance of your race so you can roll up to the start of your MSR race feeling relaxed.

Please have your registration confirmation ready, either as a printed copy or on your smartphone.

To pick up a third party’s race packet, a written authorization from the respective participant is required.

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Race Number

Race numbers will be distributed on Pre-Race Friday and Pre-Race Saturday in the participant registration tent at Kulturpark Neubrandenburg, SattelFEST—the start/finish line for the MSR—see the “Address” section in the FAQ.

Distribution begins for the MSR 300 and Women’s MSR 100:

Pre-Event Friday: 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Pre-Event Saturday: 2:30 AM to 9:00 AM

The MSR race number consists of a handlebar race number and a back race number. The handlebar race number contains the integrated transponder for timing. Please be sure to check -> FAQ – Correct Attachment of the Race Number!

The handlebar bib number must be attached to the handlebars in a clearly visible location.

The back bib must be worn clearly visible on your back. On the back of your back bib is the “Emergency Information Card.” Please fill this out with your personal information and your lodging address (hotel, phone number). Please use a ballpoint pen to fill it out.

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Registration Conformation

Once you have registered, you will receive a registration confirmation from us via email. Between 14 and 7 days before the event begins, all registered participants will receive this email again. If you have not received an email by then, please contact our team at farent@mecklenburger-seen-runde.de.

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Registration Options

We offer the following registration options

1. Individual and group/team registration via the online registration form

2. Registration with corporate services

If you would like assistance with registering your company employees or team members, this service covers everything from the registration process to invoicing.

This service increases the registration fee by 25 euros per participant. More information here.

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Registration Phases

MSR 2027 has the following registration phases:

MSR 300

1. Early Bird Phase: Oct. 1, 2026, through Nov. 1, 2026 – 175 EUR

2nd Early Bird Phase: November 2, 2026, through December 20, 2026 – 185 EUR

3. Early-bird phase: Dec. 21, 2026, through Jan. 10, 2027 – 195 EUR

4th booking phase: Jan. 11, 2027, through May 9, 2027 – 199 EUR

5th booking phase: May 10, 2027 (still online) through “on-site” (if spots are still available) – 205 EUR

MSR 100

1st Early Bird Phase: Oct. 1, 2026, through Nov. 1, 2026 – 69 EUR

2nd Early Bird Phase: November 2, 2026, through January 10, 2027 – 79 EUR

3rd booking phase: January 11, 2027, through May 9, 2027 – 85 EUR

4. Registration period: May 10, 2027 (still online) through “on-site” (if spots are still available) – 89 EUR

The tiered prices are listed under “Entry Fee” in the FAQs and in the event announcement under Section I.3.

The number of participants in the MSR 2027 is limited as follows:

MSR 300 – 5,000 participants

MSR 100 – 1,200 female participants

If you’d like to start at your preferred time, we therefore recommend that you register early.

Experience has shown that the start times on Saturday morning between 3:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. are particularly popular and often book up quickly.

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Restrooms

There are numerous portable restrooms in the start/finish area and at the aid stations.

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Route

MSR 300:

Subject to final official confirmation, the following route serves as a general guide:

Neubrandenburg – Feldberg – Neustrelitz – Wesenberg – Röbel – Malchow – Nossentiner Hütte – Alt Schönau – Möllenhagen – Penzlin – Neubrandenburg.

You can find a map here: MSR 300 Route

WOMEN’S MSR 100:

Subject to final official confirmation, the following route is provided as a general guide:

Neubrandenburg – Dewitz – Bredenfelde – Lichtenberg – Feldberg – Koldenhof – Dolgen – Rowa – Neubrandenburg.

You can find a map here: MSR 100 Route

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SattelFest

At the start and finish in Neubrandenburg, you’ll find everything a cyclist’s heart desires before and after the ride. Various regional and national partners will showcase their selection of accessories, clothing, and spare parts, and will be on hand to provide information and advice.

Find more information here.

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Showers

Near the start/finish area in Neubrandenburg, you’ll find showers that you can use for free. They’re clearly marked and easy to find.

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Shuttle Service

Participants who decide to withdraw from the MSR before reaching the finish line can take advantage of a return shuttle service for the MSR 300. A shuttle service runs between the depots according to a fixed schedule—which is published in the center section of the Seen Runde magazine and posted at each depot—and transports participants and their bicycles back to the start/finish in Neubrandenburg.

For female participants in the Women’s MSR 100 who withdraw from the tour before reaching the finish line, the course support team will arrange for onward transport, including the bicycle, at least as far as the next aid station.

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Site Maps

Here you’ll find all the maps (such as the course map, overview map of the event grounds, and start and finish areas) well in advance of the event.

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Start Procedure

To ensure that everything runs smoothly, participants are asked to arrive at the starting area 20 minutes before their scheduled start time.

Participants are asked to line up at the pre-start area about 10 minutes before the start. There, if they will be riding in the dark, a check will be conducted to ensure that their bicycle lights are in working order. Additionally, officials will verify that the helmet requirement is met and that handlebar attachments do not extend beyond the brake and shift levers.

The rules of the StVO apply from the moment the race starts—including immediately after the start in the Kulturpark.

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Start Time Changes

The MSR 2027 will take place May 28–29, 2027

The start time window for the MSR 300 is from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Pre-Race Friday through 3:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on Pre-Race Saturday. Typically, a starting group departs every 10 minutes.

The Women’s MSR 100 will start on Pre-Race Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Typically, a starting group departs every 10 minutes.

The race starts in blocks. The interval between start blocks is 10 minutes. The size of the start blocks is determined by regulatory requirements.

You can find the available start times on the registration page. In general, you are free to choose any start time.

For organizational reasons, the organizer reserves the right to

a) to combine starting blocks if they are underutilized. Affected participants will be notified in a timely manner via email.

b) extend the start time window and add additional starting blocks if necessary.

c) in consultation with the police, to make location-dependent adjustments to the size of the starting blocks and the departure times at the start during the event weekend.

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Support Vehicles

Support vehicles are NOT permitted at the Mecklenburg Seen Runde.

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Technical Support

Technical support is available to participants for a fee in the start and finish areas as well as at all aid stations. Payment must be made in cash. Participants are therefore advised to carry cash with them during the event.

In addition, a course patrol will continuously monitor the route throughout the event. Event staff can transport participants to the nearest service point in the event of serious damage to their bicycles.

If participants decide to withdraw from the tour, they and their bicycles will be transported back to the starting point via the organizer’s free shuttle service, which operates on a regular schedule between the aid stations.

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Terms and Conditions

You can find the Terms and Conditions for the Mecklenburger Seen Runde here: https://mecklenburger-seen-runde.de/en/agb-msr

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Timing Services

The Mecklenburger Seen Runde is a cycling marathon without a ranking or official results.

Nevertheless, we offer real-time timing via a disposable transponder, which all participants will receive during registration along with their race packets.

Important: See the FAQ “Correct Attachment of the Bib Number.”

Timing is provided by our partner:

Sport Service Hamburg GmbH

Klaus-Groth-Straße 95, 20535 Hamburg

Email: hamburg@raceresult.de

Timing and participant management system: www.raceresult.de

Times are recorded via radio signal at the start and finish, as well as at at least one additional checkpoint along the course.

All participants can view their finish times on the organizer’s website after crossing the finish line.

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Workout Plans

To help you prepare optimally for the MSR, we offer training plans for beginners and advanced riders in cooperation with KS-SPORTSWORLD.

The beginner training plans are designed for participants who don’t have a specific finishing time in mind but simply want to safely complete the 100- or 300-kilometer route. The weekly training workload is easily compatible with work and family life, and longer training rides take place between March and May.

The training plans for advanced riders require prior experience with longer distances. If you’re aiming for a personal best, these plans will help you reach your peak performance just in time for the MSR after a few months of training.

The training plans are available for download on our website.

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Transfer of Registration

You can transfer your starting spot to another participant for a fee of 15 euros (online through May 9, 2027) or 20 euros (on-site) as follows.

Online via your personal change link, which you’ll receive with your registration confirmation,

or

on-site at the event venue in Neubrandenburg at the MSR information tent.

Settlement of the entry fee must be arranged between the previously registered participant and the replacement participant. The organizer will not issue a refund to the original participant.

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Transferring your Starting Spot to the following Year

Participants who are unable to take part in the MSR are allowed to transfer their starting spot to the following year once, subject to a fee that varies depending on the timing.

Procedure:

You can find a detailed description of the procedure in the event announcement under Section I.8

Deadlines and costs for the transfer:

MSR 300

through December 19, 2026, inclusive = 30 euros

through February 28, 2027 = 60 euros

through May 9, 2027 = 75 euros

through May 23, 2027 = 95 euros

WOMEN'S MSR 100

through December 19, 2026 = 20 euros

through February 28, 2027 = 30 euros

through May 9, 2027 = 40 euros

through May 23, 2027 = 50 euros

After May 23, 2027, it will NO LONGER be possible to carry over the amount to the following year.

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Triathlon handlebars

Handlebar extensions are permitted only if they do not extend beyond the brake and/or shift levers.

Exceptions to this rule will NOT be granted.

Compliance with the rules regarding handlebar extensions will be strictly enforced during the pre-start check.

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Women's Community - Guided Groups - Starting Blocks - Organizers - MSR 300

We offer women of varying skill levels and ambitions the opportunity to start in a guided group. The guide is, of course, always a woman who brings experience and empathy to leading a road bike group.

Starting block: 5:20 a.m.

Number of participants: max. 50 participants for the entire block

The starting price increases by 25 EUR when booking the guided group within the Women’s Community.

Registration procedure:

1) This 5:20 a.m. start block is reserved exclusively for women who wish to start in a guided pace group.

2) First, register for this Women’s Community Team (WCT) starting block with a guide at 5:20 a.m. without specifying your pace.

3) You will receive your registration confirmation immediately afterward.

4) Starting in January of this year, Donna Wandt, Head of MSR-WCT, will contact you via a special newsletter, email, or phone to request additional information (primarily your target pace between 23 h/km and 29 h/km).

5) By early May of this year, the WCT starting block will be divided into speed groups, and you’ll receive further information about your guide and the group organization directly from Donna Wandt and her team.

6) By registering, you agree that we may share your information with Donna Wandt for the purpose of organizing the MSR-WCT.

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Women's MSR 100

The WOMEN’S MSR 100 is a one-lap circuit race exclusively for women and girls.

It is open to all female cyclists who have reached the age of 12 by the time of the MSR, i.e., who have already celebrated their 12th birthday.

Until the age of 18, i.e., until their 18th birthday, written consent from a parent or legal guardian is required to participate.

This written consent form (which opens automatically during registration) must be completed and uploaded online.

Participants between the ages of 12 and 16 must also name an adult female companion who is registered for the MSR and with whom they will start and complete the course.

In the FRAUEN MSR 100, you may also start on an e-bike.

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Start and Finish Location

The address of the MSR SattelFEST with start and finish of the Mecklenburger Seen Runde is:

Festwiese im Kulturpark, Schillerstraße, 17033 Neubrandenburg

Please note that it is NOT possible or permitted to drive or park there by car.
Car parks around the Kulturpark are signposted.

Dates for MSR 27: May 28–29, 2027