The Gravel of Marathon takes place on Sun, Nov 15, 2026 in Marathon, Greece. The main route is 121 km.
- Date
- Sun, Nov 15, 2026
- Start
- Marathon 🇬🇷
- Distance
- 121 km
- Climbing
- 2,020 m
- Level
- Open to all
A UCI Gravel World Series qualifier starting from historic Marathon, Greece.
What this race demands
The Gravel of Marathon demands sustained aerobic power over a hilly 121 km course featuring 2020 meters of climbing. Athletes must pace their efforts efficiently to manage the significant elevation gain while maintaining strong rolling speed.
Climbing volume
With 2020 meters of elevation gain spread across 121 km, riders will face frequent ascents that require steady climbing power and efficient gear selection.
Aerobic endurance
An event of this distance and duration tests an athlete's ability to sustain output over several hours while maintaining proper nutritional intake.
Late-race durability
Accumulated fatigue from repeated climbs in the latter half of the course demands robust muscular endurance and pacing discipline.
A target intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour is recommended to sustain energy levels across the duration of the event.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
5:25–6:30
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
Your road to race day
Race day at The Gravel of Marathon is 11 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build5 weeks · Aug 31, 2026 – Oct 4, 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 5, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Oct 26, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Nov 9, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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