The Graveler takes place on Sat, Feb 13, 2027 in Hanmer Springs, New Zealand. The main route is 132 km.
- Date
- Sat, Feb 13, 2027
- Start
- Hanmer Springs 🇳🇿
- Distance
- 132 km
- Climbing
- 1,724 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 15-week plan to The Graveler
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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The Graveler is a 132 km gravel race near Hanmer Springs, with 99.7% of the course on gravel and a route through Molesworth Station.
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
5:30–6:35
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 Graveler is 15 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base3 weeks · Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Nov 22, 2026 – Jan 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 · Jan 3, 2027 – Jan 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 · Jan 24, 2027 – Feb 6, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Feb 7, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is The Graveler?
The Graveler takes place on Sat, Feb 13, 2027 in Hanmer Springs, New Zealand.
How long is The Graveler?
The main route is 132 km.
How much climbing does The Graveler have?
The Graveler has 1,724 m of climbing.
Who is The Graveler for?
The Graveler is open to all participants.
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