La Course Royale takes place on Fri, Nov 6, 2026 in Versailles, France. The main route is 21.1 km.
- Date
- Fri, Nov 6, 2026
- Start
- Versailles 🇫🇷
- Distance
- 21.1 km
- Level
- Open to all
La Course Royale is a road-and-trail running event linking Versailles with Fontenay-le-Fleury, with semi-marathon, 10 km, randonnée and family-race formats through the gardens and plain of Versailles.
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
1:45–2:10
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 La Course Royale is 8 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build2 weeks · Sep 12, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
02Peak3 weeks · Sep 26, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is La Course Royale?
La Course Royale takes place on Fri, Nov 6, 2026 in Versailles, France.
How long is La Course Royale?
The main route is 21.1 km.
Who is La Course Royale for?
La Course Royale is open to all participants.
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