The Traka takes place on Fri, Apr 30, 2027 in Girona, Spain. The main route is 300 km.
- Date
- Fri, Apr 30, 2027
- Start
- Girona 🇪🇸
- Distance
- 300 km
- Climbing
- 4,000 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 28-week plan to The Traka
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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Europe's biggest gravel weekend; the Traka 300 is the flagship race (30 April-2 May 2027).
What this race demands
The Traka demands sustained endurance and climbing capacity over a 300-kilometer gravel route with 4,000 meters of elevation gain.
Ultra-distance durability
Covering 300 kilometers on gravel requires exceptional muscular and structural resilience to sustain effort over many hours in the saddle.
Climbing volume
Navigating 4,000 meters of total elevation gain demands sustained power output on climbs and efficient descending recovery.
Spring weather management
An April event in Girona requires preparation for variable spring conditions over a multi-hour effort.
A sustained effort of this duration requires continuous carbohydrate intake of 60 to 90 grams per hour to maintain energy availability.
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
12:35–15:05
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 Traka is 28 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base16 weeks · Oct 17, 2026 – Feb 5, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Feb 6, 2027 – Mar 19, 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 · Mar 20, 2027 – Apr 9, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Apr 10, 2027 – Apr 23, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Apr 24, 2027 – Apr 30, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is The Traka?
The Traka takes place on Fri, Apr 30, 2027 in Girona, Spain.
How long is The Traka?
The main route is 300 km.
What does The Traka demand?
The Traka demands sustained endurance and climbing capacity over a 300-kilometer gravel route with 4,000 meters of elevation gain.
How much climbing does The Traka have?
The Traka has 4,000 m of climbing.
Who is The Traka for?
The Traka is open to all participants.
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