Desafío del Odiel takes place on Sun, Dec 13, 2026 in Gibraleón, Huelva, Spain. The main route is 15.5 km.
- Date
- Sun, Dec 13, 2026
- Start
- Gibraleón, Huelva 🇪🇸
- Distance
- 15.5 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 10-week plan to Desafío del Odiel
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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A trail race through the Odiel marshes between Huelva, Gibraleón and Aljaraque, part of the Huelva provincial mountain-running league, with 31.5 km and 15.5 km distances. The 15.5 km race starts in Gibraleón.
Your road to race day
Race day at Desafío del Odiel is 10 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build4 weeks · Oct 5, 2026 – Nov 1, 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 · Nov 2, 2026 – Nov 22, 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 23, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Dec 7, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Desafío del Odiel?
Desafío del Odiel takes place on Sun, Dec 13, 2026 in Gibraleón, Huelva, Spain.
How long is Desafío del Odiel?
The main route is 15.5 km.
Who is Desafío del Odiel for?
Desafío del Odiel is open to all participants.
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