Lipperland Marathon takes place on Sat, Nov 21, 2026 in Dörentrup, Germany. The main route is 42.2 km.
- Date
- Sat, Nov 21, 2026
- Start
- Dörentrup 🇩🇪
- Distance
- 42.2 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 7-week plan to Lipperland Marathon
The Build 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 46th Lipperland Marathon starts at the Turnhalle in Humfeld, Dörentrup, on 21 November 2026, with 42 km, 21 km and 10 km options on a varied, demanding route with frequent climbs and descents through the hilly Lipperland.
Your road to race day
Race day at Lipperland Marathon is 7 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build1 week · Oct 4, 2026 – Oct 10, 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 · Oct 11, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Nov 15, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Lipperland Marathon?
Lipperland Marathon takes place on Sat, Nov 21, 2026 in Dörentrup, Germany.
How long is Lipperland Marathon?
The main route is 42.2 km.
Who is Lipperland Marathon for?
Lipperland Marathon is open to all participants.
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