Gundsømagle Backyard Ultra takes place on Sat, May 15, 2027 in Roskilde, Denmark. The main route is 6.7 km.
- Date
- Sat, May 15, 2027
- Start
- Roskilde 🇩🇰
- Distance
- 6.7 km
- Climbing
- 77 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 32-week plan to Gundsømagle Backyard Ultra
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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Gundsømagle Backyard Ultra follows the last-one-standing format along a loop featuring forests, grass, and asphalt with moderate elevation changes.
What this race demands
Gundsømagle Backyard Ultra requires athletes to sustain repetitive 6.7 km efforts every hour within a last-one-standing format across mixed trail surfaces.
Pacing Discipline
The hourly loop structure demands strict pacing discipline to complete each 6.7 km segment efficiently and preserve adequate rest time before the next departure.
Surface Adaptability
Alternating between forests, grass, and asphalt requires adapting running mechanics and foot placement to maintain efficiency over varied terrain.
Continuous Fueling
Prolonged multi-hour efforts require consistent and structured caloric and fluid intake during the brief recovery windows between laps.
Target 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour using a mix of liquid and solid nutrition consumed during the rest periods between each hourly lap.
Your road to race day
Race day at Gundsømagle Backyard Ultra is 32 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base20 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Feb 20, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Feb 21, 2027 – Apr 3, 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 · Apr 4, 2027 – Apr 24, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Apr 25, 2027 – May 8, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · May 9, 2027 – May 15, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Gundsømagle Backyard Ultra?
Gundsømagle Backyard Ultra takes place on Sat, May 15, 2027 in Roskilde, Denmark.
How long is Gundsømagle Backyard Ultra?
The main route is 6.7 km.
What does Gundsømagle Backyard Ultra demand?
Gundsømagle Backyard Ultra requires athletes to sustain repetitive 6.7 km efforts every hour within a last-one-standing format across mixed trail surfaces.
How much climbing does Gundsømagle Backyard Ultra have?
Gundsømagle Backyard Ultra has 77 m of climbing.
Who is Gundsømagle Backyard Ultra for?
Gundsømagle Backyard Ultra is open to all participants.
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