杭州马拉松 (Hangzhou Marathon) takes place on Sun, Nov 1, 2026 in Hangzhou, China. The main route is 42.2 km.
- Date
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026
- Start
- Hangzhou 🇨🇳
- Distance
- 42.2 km
- Climbing
- 131 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 2-week plan to 杭州马拉松 (Hangzhou Marathon)
The Taper 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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Scenic marathon routed past West Lake and the Qiantang River, drawing 32,000 runners from 50 countries. — 42.195 / 21.1 / 7 / 4.5 km · start 07:00
What this race demands
The Hangzhou Marathon demands sustained aerobic endurance and pacing discipline over a full 42.2-kilometer distance on a nearly flat profile.
Aerobic Endurance
The standard marathon distance of 42.2 kilometers requires high mitochondrial capacity and strong fat oxidation to maintain forward momentum over several hours.
Pacing Discipline
The minimal elevation gain of 131 meters removes significant climbing resistance, placing the burden of fatigue entirely on muscular endurance and consistent pacing.
A sustained running duration of over two and a half hours requires consistent exogenous carbohydrate intake of 60 to 90 grams per hour to maintain glycogen availability.
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
3:50–4:40
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 杭州马拉松 (Hangzhou Marathon) is 2 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Taper1 week · Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
02Race week1 week · Oct 26, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is 杭州马拉松 (Hangzhou Marathon)?
杭州马拉松 (Hangzhou Marathon) takes place on Sun, Nov 1, 2026 in Hangzhou, China.
How long is 杭州马拉松 (Hangzhou Marathon)?
The main route is 42.2 km.
What does 杭州马拉松 (Hangzhou Marathon) demand?
The Hangzhou Marathon demands sustained aerobic endurance and pacing discipline over a full 42.2-kilometer distance on a nearly flat profile.
How much climbing does 杭州马拉松 (Hangzhou Marathon) have?
杭州马拉松 (Hangzhou Marathon) has 131 m of climbing.
Who is 杭州马拉松 (Hangzhou Marathon) for?
杭州马拉松 (Hangzhou Marathon) is open to all participants.
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