Marathon de Vichy takes place on Sun, Mar 21, 2027 in Vichy, France. The main route is 42.2 km.
- Date
- Sun, Mar 21, 2027
- Start
- Vichy 🇫🇷
- Distance
- 42.2 km
- Climbing
- 132 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 21-week plan to Marathon de Vichy
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 Marathon de Vichy is a flat, performance-oriented road marathon run on the Sunday of Les Foulées Vichyssoises weekend, linking Vichy, Cusset and Bellerive-sur-Allier.
What this race demands
The Marathon de Vichy is a flat road marathon covering 42.2 km with 132 meters of elevation gain, demanding sustained cardiovascular endurance and pacing discipline over a performance-oriented course.
Sustained pacing
The flat profile and minimal elevation gain of 132 meters over 42.2 km demand a highly consistent rhythm and resistance to early fatigue.
Impact durability
Running a full marathon distance on paved road surfaces requires structural resilience in the lower limbs to handle repetitive loading.
A carbohydrate intake of 60 to 90 grams per hour is recommended to sustain energy output across the multi-hour duration of a standard marathon.
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
3:50–4:40
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 Marathon de Vichy is 21 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base9 weeks · Oct 26, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Dec 28, 2026 – Feb 7, 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 8, 2027 – Feb 28, 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 1, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Mar 15, 2027 – Mar 21, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Marathon de Vichy?
Marathon de Vichy takes place on Sun, Mar 21, 2027 in Vichy, France.
How long is Marathon de Vichy?
The main route is 42.2 km.
What does Marathon de Vichy demand?
The Marathon de Vichy is a flat road marathon covering 42.2 km with 132 meters of elevation gain, demanding sustained cardiovascular endurance and pacing discipline over a performance-oriented course.
How much climbing does Marathon de Vichy have?
Marathon de Vichy has 132 m of climbing.
Who is Marathon de Vichy for?
Marathon de Vichy is open to all participants.
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