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Bazan Bay 5K

Bazan Bay 5K takes place on Sun, Apr 11, 2027 in Sidney, Canada. The main route is 5 km.

Date
Sun, Apr 11, 2027
Start
Sidney 🇨🇦
Distance
5 km
Level
Open to all
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Your 25-week plan to Bazan Bay 5K

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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The near-flat 5K course follows the Sidney waterfront, with a single 180-degree turnaround and views of Sidney Island.

What would it take you?

Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.

Estimated finish

0:25–0:30

Peak-week training

5–7 h/week

A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.

IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal

Your road to race day

Race day at Bazan Bay 5K is 25 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.

  1. 01Base13 weeks · Oct 19, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027

    Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.

  2. 02Build6 weeks · Jan 18, 2027 – Feb 28, 2027

    Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.

  3. 03Peak3 weeks · Mar 1, 2027 – Mar 21, 2027

    The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.

  4. 04Taper2 weeks · Mar 22, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027

    Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.

  5. 05Race week1 week · Apr 5, 2027 – Apr 11, 2027

    Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Bazan Bay 5K?

Bazan Bay 5K takes place on Sun, Apr 11, 2027 in Sidney, Canada.

How long is Bazan Bay 5K?

The main route is 5 km.

Who is Bazan Bay 5K for?

Bazan Bay 5K is open to all participants.

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