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Engadin Skimarathon (Maloja–S-chanf)

Engadin Skimarathon (Maloja–S-chanf) takes place on Sun, Mar 14, 2027 in Maloja, Switzerland. The main route is 42 km.

Date
Sun, Mar 14, 2027
Start
Maloja 🇨🇭
Distance
42 km
Level
Open to all
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Your 18-week plan to Engadin Skimarathon (Maloja–S-chanf)

The Base 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 Engadin Skimarathon is a 42 km cross-country ski race from Maloja to S-chanf, crossing frozen lakes and passing Engadin villages.

Your road to race day

Race day at Engadin Skimarathon (Maloja–S-chanf) is 18 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.

  1. 01Base6 weeks · Nov 9, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026

    Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.

  2. 02Build6 weeks · Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027

    Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.

  3. 03Peak3 weeks · Feb 1, 2027 – Feb 21, 2027

    The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.

  4. 04Taper2 weeks · Feb 22, 2027 – Mar 7, 2027

    Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.

  5. 05Race week1 week · Mar 8, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027

    Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Engadin Skimarathon (Maloja–S-chanf)?

Engadin Skimarathon (Maloja–S-chanf) takes place on Sun, Mar 14, 2027 in Maloja, Switzerland.

How long is Engadin Skimarathon (Maloja–S-chanf)?

The main route is 42 km.

Who is Engadin Skimarathon (Maloja–S-chanf) for?

Engadin Skimarathon (Maloja–S-chanf) is open to all participants.

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