SaintExpress (SaintéLyon) takes place on Sat, Nov 28, 2026 in Sainte-Catherine, France. The main route is 45 km.
- Date
- Sat, Nov 28, 2026
- Start
- Sainte-Catherine 🇫🇷
- Distance
- 45 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 9-week plan to SaintExpress (SaintéLyon)
The Build 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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SaintExpress is a night-time maratrail starting in Sainte-Catherine, with a more accessible profile than the SaintéLyon; it is part of the Asics SaintéLyon event.
Your road to race day
Race day at SaintExpress (SaintéLyon) is 9 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build3 weeks · Sep 27, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
02Peak3 weeks · Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Nov 22, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is SaintExpress (SaintéLyon)?
SaintExpress (SaintéLyon) takes place on Sat, Nov 28, 2026 in Sainte-Catherine, France.
How long is SaintExpress (SaintéLyon)?
The main route is 45 km.
Who is SaintExpress (SaintéLyon) for?
SaintExpress (SaintéLyon) is open to all participants.
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