Gletscher Trailrun Gurgl 42K takes place on Sat, Jul 24, 2027 in Obergurgl, Austria. The main route is 42.5 km.
- Date
- Sat, Jul 24, 2027
- Start
- Obergurgl 🇦🇹
- Distance
- 42.5 km
- Climbing
- 2,800 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 41-week plan to Gletscher Trailrun Gurgl 42K
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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The 42.5 km Gletscher Trail 42K starts in Obergurgl and follows technically demanding high-alpine trails between roughly 2,000 and 3,000 metres, with 2,800 metres of ascent.
Your road to race day
Race day at Gletscher Trailrun Gurgl 42K is 41 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base29 weeks · Oct 11, 2026 – May 1, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · May 2, 2027 – Jun 12, 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 · Jun 13, 2027 – Jul 3, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Jul 4, 2027 – Jul 17, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Jul 18, 2027 – Jul 24, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Gletscher Trailrun Gurgl 42K?
Gletscher Trailrun Gurgl 42K takes place on Sat, Jul 24, 2027 in Obergurgl, Austria.
How long is Gletscher Trailrun Gurgl 42K?
The main route is 42.5 km.
How much climbing does Gletscher Trailrun Gurgl 42K have?
Gletscher Trailrun Gurgl 42K has 2,800 m of climbing.
Who is Gletscher Trailrun Gurgl 42K for?
Gletscher Trailrun Gurgl 42K is open to all participants.
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