FichtelUltra XII takes place on Sat, Oct 16, 2027 in Fichtelgebirge, Germany. The main route is 72 km.
- Date
- Sat, Oct 16, 2027
- Start
- Fichtelgebirge 🇩🇪
- Distance
- 72 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 48-week plan to FichtelUltra XII
The Base 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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FichtelUltra is an inclusive trail run along the 12 Gipfel Tour in the Fichtelgebirge, with staggered starts over five distances and a shared finish.
Your road to race day
Race day at FichtelUltra XII is 48 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base36 weeks · Nov 15, 2026 – Jul 24, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Jul 25, 2027 – Sep 4, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Sep 5, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Sep 26, 2027 – Oct 9, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Oct 10, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is FichtelUltra XII?
FichtelUltra XII takes place on Sat, Oct 16, 2027 in Fichtelgebirge, Germany.
How long is FichtelUltra XII?
The main route is 72 km.
Who is FichtelUltra XII for?
FichtelUltra XII is open to all participants.
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