AKL100 takes place on Sun, Mar 21, 2027 in Auckland, New Zealand. The main route is 100 km.
- Date
- Sun, Mar 21, 2027
- Start
- Auckland 🇳🇿
- Distance
- 100 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 21-week plan to AKL100
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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AKL100 is a 100 km triathlon and multisport event held at Selwyn Reserve in Mission Bay, Auckland, comprising a 2 km swim, 80 km bike course over five 16 km laps, and an 18 km run.
Your road to race day
Race day at AKL100 is 21 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base9 weeks · Oct 26, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Dec 28, 2026 – Feb 7, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Feb 8, 2027 – Feb 28, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Mar 1, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Mar 15, 2027 – Mar 21, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is AKL100?
AKL100 takes place on Sun, Mar 21, 2027 in Auckland, New Zealand.
How long is AKL100?
The main route is 100 km.
Who is AKL100 for?
AKL100 is open to all participants.
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