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Venice Night Trail 2027

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Date
Saturday, 3 April 2027
Location
Venezia (Mestre) · Italy
Type
Trail running

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How to prepare: 16-week plan

To be ready on the start line, begin specific training by Saturday, 12 December 2026. The dates below are counted back from race day.

  1. 12 December 2026 → 22 January 2027 · 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.

  2. 23 January 2027 → 26 February 2027 · 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.

  3. 27 February 2027 → 19 March 2027 · 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.

  4. 20 March 2027 → 3 April 2027 · 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.

Frequently asked questions

When is Venice Night Trail 2027?
Venice Night Trail 2027 is scheduled for Saturday, 3 April 2027.
Where does Venice Night Trail take place?
It takes place in Venezia (Mestre) (Italy). Event type: Trail running.
How long does it take to prepare for Venice Night Trail?
The standard plan is 16 weeks, starting by 12 December 2026. For a marathon, consistent long runs matter most.
How do I register for Venice Night Trail?
Through the organizer's official website, using the "Official site and registration" button on this page. Fees and cut-off times are set by the organizer.

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