Movistar Madrid Medio Maratón takes place on Sun, Apr 4, 2027 in Madrid, Spain. The main route is 21.1 km.
- Date
- Sun, Apr 4, 2027
- Start
- Madrid 🇪🇸
- Distance
- 21.1 km
- Climbing
- 129 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 26-week plan to Movistar Madrid Medio Maratón
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 Movistar Madrid Medio Maratón takes runners on a fast, undulating course through the heart of Madrid, passing iconic landmarks such as the Puerta de Alcalá and the Paseo del Prado.
What this race demands
The Movistar Madrid Medio Maratón demands sustained pacing over a 21.1 km distance with intermittent climbing across 129 meters of elevation gain.
Aerobic endurance
Completing 21.1 kilometers requires a high level of cardiovascular capacity to sustain a steady running pace from start to finish.
Pacing discipline
The undulating course profile requires athletes to manage their effort effectively over the rolling terrain through the heart of Madrid to avoid premature fatigue.
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
1:55–2:15
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 Movistar Madrid Medio Maratón is 26 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base14 weeks · Oct 5, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Jan 11, 2027 – Feb 21, 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 · Feb 22, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Mar 15, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Movistar Madrid Medio Maratón?
Movistar Madrid Medio Maratón takes place on Sun, Apr 4, 2027 in Madrid, Spain.
How long is Movistar Madrid Medio Maratón?
The main route is 21.1 km.
What does Movistar Madrid Medio Maratón demand?
The Movistar Madrid Medio Maratón demands sustained pacing over a 21.1 km distance with intermittent climbing across 129 meters of elevation gain.
How much climbing does Movistar Madrid Medio Maratón have?
Movistar Madrid Medio Maratón has 129 m of climbing.
Who is Movistar Madrid Medio Maratón for?
Movistar Madrid Medio Maratón is open to all participants.
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