Cycling

Tartu Rattamaraton

Tartu Rattamaraton takes place on Sat, Sep 19, 2026 in Otepää, Estonia. The main route is 126 km.

A UCI Gravel World Series qualifier on the Otepää-Elva route in Estonia.

What this race demands

Tartu Rattamaraton demands sustained gravel-riding endurance over 126 kilometers with 1500 meters of climbing on the Otepää-Elva route.

Long-distance endurance

Covering 126 kilometers requires high aerobic capacity and deep muscular fatigue resistance to sustain effort over several hours.

Climbing volume

Accumulating 1500 meters of elevation across the route demands consistent power output on repeated ascents.

Gravel pacing

Racing on a UCI Gravel World Series qualifier route requires efficient energy management and tactical fueling to maintain pace from Otepää to Elva.

A target of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour is recommended to sustain energy levels throughout an event lasting several hours.

Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.

Estimated finish

5:10–6:10

Peak-week training

6–8 h/week

A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.

IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal

Race day at Tartu Rattamaraton is 2 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.

01Taper1 week · Sep 6, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
02Race week1 week · Sep 13, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.

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