Swim & Run Köln (kurz) takes place on Sun, Jun 13, 2027 in Köln, Germany. The main route is 5.5 km.
- Date
- Sun, Jun 13, 2027
- Start
- Köln 🇩🇪
- Distance
- 5.5 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 34-week plan to Swim & Run Köln (kurz)
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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Short swim-run at Fühlinger See in Cologne: a 500 m open-water swim on the regatta course followed by a 5 km run.
Your road to race day
Race day at Swim & Run Köln (kurz) is 34 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base22 weeks · Oct 19, 2026 – Mar 21, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Mar 22, 2027 – May 2, 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 · May 3, 2027 – May 23, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · May 24, 2027 – Jun 6, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Jun 7, 2027 – Jun 13, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Swim & Run Köln (kurz)?
Swim & Run Köln (kurz) takes place on Sun, Jun 13, 2027 in Köln, Germany.
How long is Swim & Run Köln (kurz)?
The main route is 5.5 km.
Who is Swim & Run Köln (kurz) for?
Swim & Run Köln (kurz) is open to all participants.
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