Trail run

士林越野

士林越野 takes place on Sun, Nov 8, 2026 in Taipei, Taiwan. The main route is 50 km.

Traversing historical ridges and old stone-quarry paths between Shilin and Neihu, the race offers sweeping views over the Taipei basin.

What this race demands

This 50-kilometer trail race requires sustained climbing capability and prolonged technical focus over 3200 meters of elevation gain.

Climbing volume

Gaining 3200 meters over 50 kilometers demands consistent uphill strength and the ability to maintain a steady output on steep gradients.

Technical durability

Traversing historical ridges and old stone-quarry paths requires resilient lower legs and ankles to handle uneven terrain for an extended duration.

Pacing discipline

The substantial elevation profile relative to the distance means starting conservatively is necessary to finish the second half effectively.

Target 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to sustain energy levels across the multi-hour duration of the event.

Competitive (Sub-3 hour marathon ability)6:00–7:00

Intermediate (3:00–3:30 marathon ability)7:00–8:30

First-timer / Finisher8:30–10:30

Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.

Race day at 士林越野 is 11 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.

01Build5 weeks · Aug 24, 2026 – Sep 27, 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 · Sep 28, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Nov 2, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.

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