Delamere Forest 21k & 42k takes place on Sun, Nov 22, 2026 in Northwich, United Kingdom. The main route is 42 km.
- Date
- Sun, Nov 22, 2026
- Start
- Northwich 🇬🇧
- Distance
- 42 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 8-week plan to Delamere Forest 21k & 42k
The Build 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 42 km trail route passes through Delamere Forest, around Blakemere Moss and along the Sandstone Trail, with a climb up Old Pale Hill.
Your road to race day
Race day at Delamere Forest 21k & 42k is 8 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build2 weeks · Sep 28, 2026 – Oct 11, 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 · Oct 12, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Nov 2, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Nov 16, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Delamere Forest 21k & 42k?
Delamere Forest 21k & 42k takes place on Sun, Nov 22, 2026 in Northwich, United Kingdom.
How long is Delamere Forest 21k & 42k?
The main route is 42 km.
Who is Delamere Forest 21k & 42k for?
Delamere Forest 21k & 42k is open to all participants.
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