Pochod Praha–Prčice takes place on Sat, May 15, 2027 in Praha, Czechia. The main route is 70 km.
- Date
- Sat, May 15, 2027
- Start
- Praha 🇨🇿
- Distance
- 70 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 32-week plan to Pochod Praha–Prčice
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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Pochod Praha–Prčice is the most famous organized hiking and long-distance walk in the Czech Republic, traditionally held annually in May.
What this race demands
Pochod Praha-Prčice is a 70-kilometer organized hike that demands exceptional muscular endurance and time-on-feet management. Athletes must sustain forward locomotion over an ultra-distance walking format.
Ultra distance capacity
Covering 70 kilometers entirely on foot requires specialized structural conditioning to withstand hours of continuous impact and forward movement.
Pacing discipline
The extreme distance requires a conservative early pace to prevent premature fatigue and muscle breakdown over the course of the day.
Muscular durability
Sustained walking over many hours places prolonged repetitive stress on the lower limbs, requiring strong postural and stabilizer endurance.
A 70-kilometer hike will take many hours to complete, requiring consistent carbohydrate intake of 30 to 60 grams per hour alongside adequate hydration to maintain energy balance.
Your road to race day
Race day at Pochod Praha–Prčice is 32 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base20 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Feb 20, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Feb 21, 2027 – Apr 3, 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 · Apr 4, 2027 – Apr 24, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Apr 25, 2027 – May 8, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · May 9, 2027 – May 15, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Pochod Praha–Prčice?
Pochod Praha–Prčice takes place on Sat, May 15, 2027 in Praha, Czechia.
How long is Pochod Praha–Prčice?
The main route is 70 km.
What does Pochod Praha–Prčice demand?
Pochod Praha-Prčice is a 70-kilometer organized hike that demands exceptional muscular endurance and time-on-feet management. Athletes must sustain forward locomotion over an ultra-distance walking format.
Who is Pochod Praha–Prčice for?
Pochod Praha–Prčice is open to all participants.
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