Hermannslauf takes place on Sun, Apr 25, 2027 in Detmold, Germany. The main route is 31.1 km.
- Date
- Sun, Apr 25, 2027
- Start
- Detmold 🇩🇪
- Distance
- 31.1 km
- Climbing
- 515 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 26-week plan to Hermannslauf
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 Hermannslauf is a point-to-point landscape run of 31.1 km from the Hermannsdenkmal in Detmold through the Teutoburg Forest to the Sparrenburg in Bielefeld, with a hilly profile and approximately 515 m of ascent.
What this race demands
The Hermannslauf demands sustained running capability over a 31.1 km point-to-point landscape course with 515 meters of elevation gain.
Distance endurance
Covering 31.1 km exceeds standard half-marathon distance, requiring prolonged aerobic output and structural resilience for long-duration running.
Hilly profile management
The 515 meters of ascent across the Teutoburg Forest requires pacing discipline on climbs and muscular durability for descending terrain.
Given a duration typically exceeding two and a half hours, athletes should target 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy output.
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
3:10–3:50
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 Hermannslauf is 26 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base14 weeks · Oct 26, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Feb 1, 2027 – Mar 14, 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 · Mar 15, 2027 – Apr 4, 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 5, 2027 – Apr 18, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Apr 19, 2027 – Apr 25, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Hermannslauf?
Hermannslauf takes place on Sun, Apr 25, 2027 in Detmold, Germany.
How long is Hermannslauf?
The main route is 31.1 km.
What does Hermannslauf demand?
The Hermannslauf demands sustained running capability over a 31.1 km point-to-point landscape course with 515 meters of elevation gain.
How much climbing does Hermannslauf have?
Hermannslauf has 515 m of climbing.
Who is Hermannslauf for?
Hermannslauf is open to all participants.
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