CITY60 Marathon takes place on Wed, Dec 16, 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa. The main route is 60 km.
- Date
- Wed, Dec 16, 2026
- Start
- Pretoria 🇿🇦
- Distance
- 60 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 6-week plan to CITY60 Marathon
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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Road ultra through Pretoria held every 16 December, Reconciliation Day, starting at Church Square at 05:00. The 60 km route passes the city's landmarks and carries refreshment stations every 3 km. A 42.2 km Comrades qualifier, 30 km and 15 km relays and a 5 km family fun walk run alongside it.
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
5:25–6:30
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 CITY60 Marathon is 6 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak3 weeks · Nov 5, 2026 – Nov 25, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Nov 26, 2026 – Dec 9, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Dec 10, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is CITY60 Marathon?
CITY60 Marathon takes place on Wed, Dec 16, 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa.
How long is CITY60 Marathon?
The main route is 60 km.
Who is CITY60 Marathon for?
CITY60 Marathon is open to all participants.
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