Desafio Picos do Açor takes place on Sun, Dec 13, 2026 in Arganil, Portugal. The main route is 32 km.
- Date
- Sun, Dec 13, 2026
- Start
- Arganil 🇵🇹
- Distance
- 32 km
- Climbing
- 2,000 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 10-week plan to Desafio Picos do Açor
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 Desafio Picos do Açor is a trail-running event in the Serra do Açor and the villages of Arganil, held on 12–13 December 2026, with a main 32 km course and about 2,000 m of elevation gain.
Your road to race day
Race day at Desafio Picos do Açor 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 Desafio Picos do Açor?
Desafio Picos do Açor takes place on Sun, Dec 13, 2026 in Arganil, Portugal.
How long is Desafio Picos do Açor?
The main route is 32 km.
How much climbing does Desafio Picos do Açor have?
Desafio Picos do Açor has 2,000 m of climbing.
Who is Desafio Picos do Açor for?
Desafio Picos do Açor is open to all participants.
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