Cross de la Artillería takes place on Sun, Nov 15, 2026 in Cartagena, Spain. The main route is 14 km.
- Date
- Sun, Nov 15, 2026
- Start
- Cartagena 🇪🇸
- Distance
- 14 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 3-week plan to Cross de la Artillería
The Taper 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 23rd Cross de la Artillería is held in Cartagena on 15 November 2026 and includes the Carrera del Faro of just over 14 km and an urban cross through the city-centre streets.
What this race demands
This is a 14 km road-running effort, requiring sustained aerobic endurance and controlled pacing. The urban cross takes place on city-centre streets; elevation is not stated, so the climbing demand cannot be assessed.
Aerobic endurance
Running just over 14 km requires maintaining an aerobic effort beyond shorter, fast races.
Pacing control
The distance calls for a sustainable pace that can be held through the race rather than an effort suited only to a short burst.
Urban running
The event is described as an urban cross through Cartagena’s city-centre streets, so athletes should be prepared to run in an urban setting.
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
1:10–1:25
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 Cross de la Artillería is 3 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Taper2 weeks · Oct 26, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
02Race week1 week · Nov 9, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Cross de la Artillería?
Cross de la Artillería takes place on Sun, Nov 15, 2026 in Cartagena, Spain.
How long is Cross de la Artillería?
The main route is 14 km.
What does Cross de la Artillería demand?
This is a 14 km road-running effort, requiring sustained aerobic endurance and controlled pacing. The urban cross takes place on city-centre streets; elevation is not stated, so the climbing demand cannot be assessed.
Who is Cross de la Artillería for?
Cross de la Artillería is open to all participants.
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