Montepio Meia Maratona de Cascais takes place on Sun, Feb 7, 2027 in Cascais, Portugal. The main route is 21.1 km.
- Date
- Sun, Feb 7, 2027
- Start
- Cascais 🇵🇹
- Distance
- 21.1 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 18-week plan to Montepio Meia Maratona de Cascais
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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A scenic road race along the Atlantic coast featuring a challenging half marathon course that takes runners past Cascais Bay and the iconic Guincho Beach.
What this race demands
This half marathon requires sustained running economy and pacing control over a 21.1-kilometer coastal road route during the winter season.
Distance endurance
Covering 21.1 kilometers requires steady aerobic capacity and efficient mechanics to maintain pace from Cascais Bay to Guincho Beach.
Pacing discipline
Managing effort over a challenging half marathon course demands strict adherence to target splits without starting out too fast.
Aim for 30 to 60 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy reserves throughout the half 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
1:45–2:10
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 Montepio Meia Maratona de Cascais is 18 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base6 weeks · Oct 5, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Nov 16, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026
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 · Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 17, 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 18, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Feb 1, 2027 – Feb 7, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Montepio Meia Maratona de Cascais?
Montepio Meia Maratona de Cascais takes place on Sun, Feb 7, 2027 in Cascais, Portugal.
How long is Montepio Meia Maratona de Cascais?
The main route is 21.1 km.
What does Montepio Meia Maratona de Cascais demand?
This half marathon requires sustained running economy and pacing control over a 21.1-kilometer coastal road route during the winter season.
Who is Montepio Meia Maratona de Cascais for?
Montepio Meia Maratona de Cascais is open to all participants.
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