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东莞马拉松

东莞马拉松 takes place on Sun, Dec 6, 2026 in Dongguan, China. The main route is 42.2 km.

Date
Sun, Dec 6, 2026
Start
Dongguan 🇨🇳
Distance
42.2 km
Level
Open to all
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Your 4-week plan to 东莞马拉松

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 marathon course circles the core of Songshan Lake, passing landmarks including Songhu Misty Rain and Huawei’s Xiliubeipo Village, with much of the route through the scenic area.

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 东莞马拉松 is 4 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.

  1. 01Peak1 week · Nov 9, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026

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

  2. 02Taper2 weeks · Nov 16, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026

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

  3. 03Race week1 week · Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026

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

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Frequently asked questions

When is 东莞马拉松?

东莞马拉松 takes place on Sun, Dec 6, 2026 in Dongguan, China.

How long is 东莞马拉松?

The main route is 42.2 km.

Who is 东莞马拉松 for?

东莞马拉松 is open to all participants.

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