Marbella Epic Trail takes place on Sat, Feb 20, 2027 in Marbella, Spain. The main route is 67 km.
- Date
- Sat, Feb 20, 2027
- Start
- Marbella 🇪🇸
- Distance
- 67 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 20-week plan to Marbella Epic Trail
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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Mountain ultra through the Sierra Blanca behind Marbella. It starts at dawn on the seafront promenade, crosses Marbella, Ojén, Istán and Monda over La Concha and the Cruz de Juanar, and comes back down to the sea. Capped at 200 runners with proof of mountain experience required; 19-hour time limit. 67 km · +4,657 m
Your road to race day
Race day at Marbella Epic Trail is 20 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base8 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Nov 29, 2026 – Jan 9, 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 · Jan 10, 2027 – Jan 30, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Jan 31, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Feb 14, 2027 – Feb 20, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Marbella Epic Trail?
Marbella Epic Trail takes place on Sat, Feb 20, 2027 in Marbella, Spain.
How long is Marbella Epic Trail?
The main route is 67 km.
Who is Marbella Epic Trail for?
Marbella Epic Trail is open to all participants.
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