Craft BakkeTrail Svanninge Bakker takes place on Sat, Oct 24, 2026 in Faaborg, Denmark. The main route is 25 km.
- Date
- Sat, Oct 24, 2026
- Start
- Faaborg 🇩🇰
- Distance
- 25 km
- Climbing
- 750 m
- Level
- Open to all
Craft BakkeTrail is a trail running event through the rolling hills, narrow tracks, open landscapes, and wooded ravines of Svanninge Bakker with views of the South Funen Archipelago.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
Craft BakkeTrail Svanninge Bakker requires sustained climbing efficiency and technical focus across 25 kilometers and 750 meters of elevation in rolling terrain.
Climbing volume
Accumulating 750 meters of elevation over 25 kilometers demands consistent muscular endurance in the lower limbs to handle repeated ascents in the hills of Svanninge Bakker.
Technical footing
Navigating narrow tracks and wooded ravines requires agility and ankle stability to maintain pace on uneven terrain.
Aim for 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to sustain energy output for the expected duration.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at Craft BakkeTrail Svanninge Bakker is 9 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build3 weeks · Aug 23, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
02Peak3 weeks · Sep 13, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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