臺中國際馬拉松 takes place on Sun, Dec 6, 2026 in 臺中市, Taiwan. The main route is 42.2 km.
- Date
- Sun, Dec 6, 2026
- Start
- 臺中市 🇹🇼
- Distance
- 42.2 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 9-week plan to 臺中國際馬拉松
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 2nd Lichen Taichung International Marathon will be held on December 6, 2026, at Taichung Central Park. The course connects urban landmarks including the Shuinan Economic and Trade Park and the Kenan Aegean Bridge.
What this race demands
This marathon requires sustained aerobic endurance to cover the 42.2-kilometer distance across urban landmarks in Taichung.
Aerobic Endurance
Covering the full 42.2-kilometer marathon distance demands a highly developed aerobic energy system and efficient pacing over several hours.
Impact Durability
Running continuously for the marathon distance requires strong musculoskeletal resilience to withstand repetitive ground impact.
A target intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour is recommended to sustain energy levels throughout 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 臺中國際馬拉松 is 9 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build3 weeks · Oct 5, 2026 – Oct 25, 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 · Oct 26, 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.
03Taper2 weeks · Nov 16, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is 臺中國際馬拉松?
臺中國際馬拉松 takes place on Sun, Dec 6, 2026 in 臺中市, Taiwan.
How long is 臺中國際馬拉松?
The main route is 42.2 km.
What does 臺中國際馬拉松 demand?
This marathon requires sustained aerobic endurance to cover the 42.2-kilometer distance across urban landmarks in Taichung.
Who is 臺中國際馬拉松 for?
臺中國際馬拉松 is open to all participants.
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