Paris-Brest-Paris 2027 takes place on Sun, Aug 22, 2027 in Paris, France. The main route is 1220 km.
- Date
- Sun, Aug 22, 2027
- Start
- Paris 🇫🇷
- Distance
- 1220 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 46-week plan to Paris-Brest-Paris 2027
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 1,220 km randonnée from Paris to Brest and back, held every four years, with a 90-hour time limit.
What this race demands
Paris-Brest-Paris demands continuous endurance and sleep deprivation management over 1,220 kilometers within a strict 90-hour limit.
Extreme Distance
Covering 1,220 kilometers requires exceptional aerobic efficiency and tissue durability to sustain forward motion across multiple days and nights in the saddle.
Sleep Management
The 90-hour time limit demands the ability to manage acute fatigue and severely restricted sleep while continuing to ride efficiently.
Target 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to sustain multi-day energy levels across the extended duration.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at Paris-Brest-Paris 2027 is 46 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base34 weeks · Oct 5, 2026 – May 30, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · May 31, 2027 – Jul 11, 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 · Jul 12, 2027 – Aug 1, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Aug 2, 2027 – Aug 15, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Aug 16, 2027 – Aug 22, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Paris-Brest-Paris 2027?
Paris-Brest-Paris 2027 takes place on Sun, Aug 22, 2027 in Paris, France.
How long is Paris-Brest-Paris 2027?
The main route is 1220 km.
What does Paris-Brest-Paris 2027 demand?
Paris-Brest-Paris demands continuous endurance and sleep deprivation management over 1,220 kilometers within a strict 90-hour limit.
Who is Paris-Brest-Paris 2027 for?
Paris-Brest-Paris 2027 is open to all participants.
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