손기정 평화 마라톤 takes place on Sun, Nov 15, 2026 in Paju, South Korea. The main route is 42.2 km.
- Date
- Sun, Nov 15, 2026
- Start
- Paju 🇰🇷
- Distance
- 42.2 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 6-week plan to 손기정 평화 마라톤
The Peak 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 Sohn Kee-chung Peace Marathon commemorates the 1936 Berlin Olympic marathon champion and features courses including full, half, 10km, and 6km options starting from Imjingak near the civilian control zone.
What this race demands
This marathon demands sustained cardiovascular endurance to cover the 42.2 km distance across a full running race.
Aerobic Capacity
Covering the full 42.2 km distance requires a robust aerobic engine capable of maintaining a steady running pace for several hours.
Muscular Durability
The repetitive impact of a full marathon distance places significant cumulative load on the lower limbs, requiring strong muscular endurance.
Consume 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to sustain energy stores over the duration of the marathon.
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
3:45–4:30
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 손기정 평화 마라톤 is 6 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak3 weeks · Oct 5, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Oct 26, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race 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 손기정 평화 마라톤?
손기정 평화 마라톤 takes place on Sun, Nov 15, 2026 in Paju, South Korea.
How long is 손기정 평화 마라톤?
The main route is 42.2 km.
What does 손기정 평화 마라톤 demand?
This marathon demands sustained cardiovascular endurance to cover the 42.2 km distance across a full running race.
Who is 손기정 평화 마라톤 for?
손기정 평화 마라톤 is open to all participants.
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