LOFUtrail takes place on Sat, Apr 3, 2027 in Balingen-Weilstetten, Germany. The main route is 26 km.
- Date
- Sat, Apr 3, 2027
- Start
- Balingen-Weilstetten 🇩🇪
- Distance
- 26 km
- Climbing
- 1,000 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 24-week plan to LOFUtrail
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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LOFUtrail is a trail-running event in Balingen-Weilstetten with 6 km, 12 km and 26 km routes, including marked trails and required equipment.
Your road to race day
Race day at LOFUtrail is 24 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base12 weeks · Oct 18, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Jan 10, 2027 – Feb 20, 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 · Feb 21, 2027 – Mar 13, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Mar 28, 2027 – Apr 3, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is LOFUtrail?
LOFUtrail takes place on Sat, Apr 3, 2027 in Balingen-Weilstetten, Germany.
How long is LOFUtrail?
The main route is 26 km.
How much climbing does LOFUtrail have?
LOFUtrail has 1,000 m of climbing.
Who is LOFUtrail for?
LOFUtrail is open to all participants.
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