金沢マラソン takes place on Sun, Oct 25, 2026 in Kanazawa, Japan. The main route is 42.2 km.
- Date
- Sun, Oct 25, 2026
- Start
- Kanazawa 🇯🇵
- Distance
- 42.2 km
- Climbing
- 149 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 3-week plan to 金沢マラソン
The Taper 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 Kanazawa Marathon is a World Athletics and AIMS-certified city marathon featuring a scenic course through Kanazawa's historic districts.
What this race demands
The Kanazawa Marathon requires sustained pacing and structural durability to cover the full 42.2-kilometer standard marathon distance on city pavement.
Aerobic Endurance
Covering 42.2 kilometers requires a well-developed aerobic system capable of sustaining steady forward motion over several hours.
Impact Durability
Running a full marathon distance on city streets places sustained repetitive load on the lower limbs and joints, requiring specific structural conditioning.
A sustained effort lasting several hours requires exogenous carbohydrate intake of 30 to 60 grams per hour to maintain glycogen availability.
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
3:50–4:40
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 金沢マラソン is 3 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Taper2 weeks · Oct 5, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
02Race week1 week · Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is 金沢マラソン?
金沢マラソン takes place on Sun, Oct 25, 2026 in Kanazawa, Japan.
How long is 金沢マラソン?
The main route is 42.2 km.
What does 金沢マラソン demand?
The Kanazawa Marathon requires sustained pacing and structural durability to cover the full 42.2-kilometer standard marathon distance on city pavement.
How much climbing does 金沢マラソン have?
金沢マラソン has 149 m of climbing.
Who is 金沢マラソン for?
金沢マラソン is open to all participants.
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