Lake Louise Loppet takes place on Sun, Feb 21, 2027 in Lake Louise, Canada. The main route is 25 km.
- Date
- Sun, Feb 21, 2027
- Start
- Lake Louise 🇨🇦
- Distance
- 25 km
Your 18-week plan to Lake Louise Loppet
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 classic-technique loppet follows trails on Lake Louise, with the 25 km course using Tramline and Lake Moraine Road before returning via Fairview trail.
Your road to race day
Race day at Lake Louise Loppet is 18 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base6 weeks · Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Nov 30, 2026 – Jan 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 · Jan 11, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Feb 1, 2027 – Feb 14, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Feb 15, 2027 – Feb 21, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Lake Louise Loppet?
Lake Louise Loppet takes place on Sun, Feb 21, 2027 in Lake Louise, Canada.
How long is Lake Louise Loppet?
The main route is 25 km.
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