Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB takes place on Sat, Jun 19, 2027 in Le Puy-en-Velay, France. The main route is 139 km.
- Date
- Sat, Jun 19, 2027
- Start
- Le Puy-en-Velay 🇫🇷
- Distance
- 139 km
- Climbing
- 6,000 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 37-week plan to Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB
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 Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB follows the legendary GR 65 pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela, offering diverse trail distances ranging from short courses to challenging ultras finishing in Le Puy-en-Velay.
What this race demands
This 139 km ultramarathon with 6000 m of elevation gain requires exceptional muscular durability and sustained effort over a very long duration.
Extreme Distance
Covering 139 km requires profound aerobic endurance and the ability to manage continuous forward progress over an extended period.
Massive Elevation Change
Accumulating 6000 m of climbing demands specialized leg strength for sustained ascents and robust eccentric muscular endurance to handle the inevitable descents.
Pacing Discipline
The combination of high mileage and substantial climbing requires strict early-race restraint to prevent premature fatigue.
Given the extended duration, athletes should consume 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy levels and prevent major caloric deficits.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB is 37 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base25 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Mar 27, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Mar 28, 2027 – May 8, 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 · May 9, 2027 – May 29, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · May 30, 2027 – Jun 12, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Jun 13, 2027 – Jun 19, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB?
Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB takes place on Sat, Jun 19, 2027 in Le Puy-en-Velay, France.
How long is Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB?
The main route is 139 km.
What does Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB demand?
This 139 km ultramarathon with 6000 m of elevation gain requires exceptional muscular durability and sustained effort over a very long duration.
How much climbing does Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB have?
Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB has 6,000 m of climbing.
Who is Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB for?
Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB is open to all participants.
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