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Marji Gesick 100

Marji Gesick 100 takes place on Sat, Sep 18, 2027 in Marquette, United States. The main route is 160.9 km.

Date
Sat, Sep 18, 2027
Start
Marquette 🇺🇸
Distance
160.9 km
Climbing
3,962 m
Level
Open to all
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Your 49-week plan to Marji Gesick 100

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 100-mile bike race is a self-supported, point-to-point course through rocky, root-filled trails and demanding climbs in Marquette County.

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

8:10–9:50

Peak-week training

6–8 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 Marji Gesick 100 is 49 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.

  1. 01Base37 weeks · Oct 11, 2026 – Jun 26, 2027

    Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.

  2. 02Build6 weeks · Jun 27, 2027 – Aug 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.

  3. 03Peak3 weeks · Aug 8, 2027 – Aug 28, 2027

    The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.

  4. 04Taper2 weeks · Aug 29, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027

    Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.

  5. 05Race week1 week · Sep 12, 2027 – Sep 18, 2027

    Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Marji Gesick 100?

Marji Gesick 100 takes place on Sat, Sep 18, 2027 in Marquette, United States.

How long is Marji Gesick 100?

The main route is 160.9 km.

How much climbing does Marji Gesick 100 have?

Marji Gesick 100 has 3,962 m of climbing.

Who is Marji Gesick 100 for?

Marji Gesick 100 is open to all participants.

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