Maratona di Palermo takes place on Sun, Nov 15, 2026 in Palermo, Italy. The main route is 42.2 km.
- Date
- Sun, Nov 15, 2026
- Start
- Palermo 🇮🇹
- Distance
- 42.2 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 6-week plan to Maratona di Palermo
The Peak 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 course traverses iconic locations in Palermo, including historical monuments, parks, the Mondello waterfront, and the city center.
What this race demands
This marathon requires sustained pacing across a full 42.2-kilometer distance through urban and coastal environments.
Aerobic Endurance
The full marathon distance of 42.2 kilometers demands high aerobic capacity and efficient energy utilization to sustain running economy over hours of continuous movement.
Impact Durability
Traversing the city streets, parks, and waterfront of Palermo requires robust musculoskeletal durability to absorb high repetitive impact forces over the course of the run.
A carbohydrate intake of 60 to 90 grams per hour is recommended to sustain energy levels across 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 Maratona di Palermo is 6 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak3 weeks · Oct 5, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Oct 26, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Nov 9, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Maratona di Palermo?
Maratona di Palermo takes place on Sun, Nov 15, 2026 in Palermo, Italy.
How long is Maratona di Palermo?
The main route is 42.2 km.
What does Maratona di Palermo demand?
This marathon requires sustained pacing across a full 42.2-kilometer distance through urban and coastal environments.
Who is Maratona di Palermo for?
Maratona di Palermo is open to all participants.
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