Taliharja Vanakuri takes place on Jan 9 – 10, 2027 in Saaremaa, Estonia. The main route is 101 km.
- Date
- Jan 9 – 10, 2027
- Start
- Saaremaa 🇪🇪
- Distance
- 101 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 12-week plan to Taliharja Vanakuri
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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101 km winter endurance race through sparsely populated wilderness on Saaremaa that can be completed on foot, on skis or by bike, with a shorter Pehmo distance.
Your road to race day
Race day at Taliharja Vanakuri is 12 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build6 weeks · Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 28, 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 · Nov 29, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Dec 20, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Jan 3, 2027 – Jan 9, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Taliharja Vanakuri?
Taliharja Vanakuri takes place on Jan 9 – 10, 2027 in Saaremaa, Estonia.
How long is Taliharja Vanakuri?
The main route is 101 km.
Who is Taliharja Vanakuri for?
Taliharja Vanakuri is open to all participants.
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