Marathon

Due Mari Marathon 2027

Date not yet official: we show the expected month. Check the organizer's website before registering.

How to prepare: 16-week plan

Phases are expressed in weeks before the race: we will add exact dates as soon as the organizer confirms the day.

16 to 11 weeks out
Aerobic base
Three or four runs a week, mostly in zone 2, with a long run growing 1-2 km a week up to 18-20 km.
10 to 6 weeks out
Build
Add race-pace work (tempo runs, progressions) and push the long run up to 28-32 km. This is where the marathon is decided.
5 to 3 weeks out
Sharpening
Peak volume, last 30-32 km long run about three weeks out. Test race-day shoes, gels and breakfast.
last 2 weeks
Taper
Cut volume by 30-50% while keeping short race-pace segments. Sleep, carb-load in the last 2-3 days, nothing new.

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Information from public sources (September 2026). Times, courses and fees are set by the organizer: always check the official website.