Istrski kolesarski maraton takes place on Sat, Sep 26, 2026 in Izola, Slovenia. The main route is 75 km.
- Date
- Sat, Sep 26, 2026
- Start
- Izola 🇸🇮
- Distance
- 75 km
- Climbing
- 1,460 m
- Level
- Open to all
The Istrski kolesarski maraton is the largest recreational cycling event in Istria, featuring varied routes through the picturesque landscape and hinterland of the Slovenian coast.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
This 75-kilometer ride with 1,460 meters of climbing in Izola requires sustained climbing endurance and technical control over varied Slovenian coastal terrain.
Climbing volume
Accumulating 1,460 meters of elevation across a 75-kilometer route demands consistent climbing efficiency and leg strength on rolling Slovenian hinterland terrain.
Muscular endurance
The sustained profile requires maintaining steady power output over repeated ascents without excessive fatigue.
Aim for 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to sustain energy output across the expected duration.
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
3:20–4:00
Peak-week training
6–8 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 Istrski kolesarski maraton is 5 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak2 weeks · Aug 23, 2026 – Sep 5, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Sep 6, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Sep 20, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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