Horažďovická 50 takes place on Sat, May 22, 2027 in Horažďovice, Czechia. The main route is 50 km.
- Date
- Sat, May 22, 2027
- Start
- Horažďovice 🇨🇿
- Distance
- 50 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 33-week plan to Horažďovická 50
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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Horažďovická 50 is the oldest continuously held long-distance hiking and cycling event in Bohemia, featuring multiple walking and cycling routes starting from Horažďovice.
What this race demands
Horažďovická 50 demands sustained endurance over a 50 km hiking route held in late spring in the Czech Republic.
Endurance capacity
Covering 50 km entirely on foot requires continuous aerobic output and muscular endurance over many hours of sustained movement.
Pacing discipline
Managing effort over a long-distance hiking event is critical to prevent premature fatigue and maintain steady forward progress from start to finish.
Aim for 30 to 60 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy levels over the extended duration of a 50 km hike.
Your road to race day
Race day at Horažďovická 50 is 33 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base21 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Feb 27, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Feb 28, 2027 – Apr 10, 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 11, 2027 – May 1, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · May 2, 2027 – May 15, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · May 16, 2027 – May 22, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Horažďovická 50?
Horažďovická 50 takes place on Sat, May 22, 2027 in Horažďovice, Czechia.
How long is Horažďovická 50?
The main route is 50 km.
What does Horažďovická 50 demand?
Horažďovická 50 demands sustained endurance over a 50 km hiking route held in late spring in the Czech Republic.
Who is Horažďovická 50 for?
Horažďovická 50 is open to all participants.
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