Marathon International du Beaujolais takes place on Sat, Nov 21, 2026 in Villefranche-sur-Saône, France. The main route is 42.2 km.
- Date
- Sat, Nov 21, 2026
- Start
- Villefranche-sur-Saône 🇫🇷
- Distance
- 42.2 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 7-week plan to Marathon International du Beaujolais
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 Marathon International du Beaujolais features a scenic course winding through the vineyards, castles, and villages of the Beaujolais region with festive wine-tasting stops along the way.
What this race demands
The Marathon International du Beaujolais demands complete marathon distance preparation over a scenic, undulating vineyard course in late autumn.
Distance endurance
Covering the full 42.2 km distance requires thorough aerobic conditioning and musculoskeletal resilience to manage late-race fatigue.
Terrain versatility
Winding through vineyards, castles, and villages necessitates adaptability to varied rural running surfaces and subtle elevation changes.
Late autumn pacing
Racing in November in France requires proper thermal management and steady pacing to handle potential cool conditions effectively.
A target intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour is recommended to sustain energy over the marathon duration.
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
3:45–4:30
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 International du Beaujolais 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 Marathon International du Beaujolais?
Marathon International du Beaujolais takes place on Sat, Nov 21, 2026 in Villefranche-sur-Saône, France.
How long is Marathon International du Beaujolais?
The main route is 42.2 km.
What does Marathon International du Beaujolais demand?
The Marathon International du Beaujolais demands complete marathon distance preparation over a scenic, undulating vineyard course in late autumn.
Who is Marathon International du Beaujolais for?
Marathon International du Beaujolais is open to all participants.
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