Challenge Walk MS: Southern California takes place on Nov 6 – 8, 2026 in Del Mar, United States. The main route is 80.5 km.
- Date
- Nov 6 – 8, 2026
- Start
- Del Mar 🇺🇸
- Distance
- 80.5 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 5-week plan to Challenge Walk MS: Southern California
The Peak 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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Challenge Walk MS: Southern California is a 3-day, 50-mile endurance walking event along the iconic Southern California coastline starting in Del Mar.
What this race demands
Challenge Walk MS: Southern California requires athletes to cover 50 miles over three days of continuous endurance walking along the Southern California coastline.
Multi-Day Endurance
Because the event spans three consecutive days over a total distance of 50 miles, participants must possess significant muscular and systemic recovery capacity to perform on successive days.
Extended Time on Feet
Covering this distance entirely on foot demands thorough physical preparation for prolonged impact loading and postural fatigue over multi-hour walking sessions.
A sustained daily walking effort lasting many hours requires consistent exogenous carbohydrate intake, typically targeting 30 to 60 grams per hour to maintain energy levels and prevent late-stage fatigue.
Your road to race day
Race day at Challenge Walk MS: Southern California is 5 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak2 weeks · Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Challenge Walk MS: Southern California?
Challenge Walk MS: Southern California takes place on Nov 6 – 8, 2026 in Del Mar, United States.
How long is Challenge Walk MS: Southern California?
The main route is 80.5 km.
What does Challenge Walk MS: Southern California demand?
Challenge Walk MS: Southern California requires athletes to cover 50 miles over three days of continuous endurance walking along the Southern California coastline.
Who is Challenge Walk MS: Southern California for?
Challenge Walk MS: Southern California is open to all participants.
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