Rothenthurmer Volksskilauf takes place on Sun, Jan 24, 2027 in Rothenthurm, Switzerland. The main route is 23 km.
- Date
- Sun, Jan 24, 2027
- Start
- Rothenthurm 🇨🇭
- Distance
- 23 km
Your 14-week plan to Rothenthurmer Volksskilauf
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 23 km free-technique race features a Helvetia sprint after 6 km.
Your road to race day
Race day at Rothenthurmer Volksskilauf is 14 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base2 weeks · Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Nov 2, 2026 – Dec 13, 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 14, 2026 – Jan 3, 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 4, 2027 – Jan 17, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Jan 18, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Rothenthurmer Volksskilauf?
Rothenthurmer Volksskilauf takes place on Sun, Jan 24, 2027 in Rothenthurm, Switzerland.
How long is Rothenthurmer Volksskilauf?
The main route is 23 km.
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