Ultrabalaton takes place on Fri, Apr 23, 2027 in Balatonfüred, Hungary. The main route is 209 km.
- Date
- Fri, Apr 23, 2027
- Start
- Balatonfüred 🇭🇺
- Distance
- 209 km
- Level
- Open to all
The NN Ultrabalaton is a one-lap ultramarathon around Lake Balaton, with the individual race covering 209 km and starting in Balatonfüred.
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
20:15–24:25
Peak-week training
5–7 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 Ultrabalaton is 32 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base20 weeks · Sep 12, 2026 – Jan 29, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Jan 30, 2027 – Mar 12, 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 13, 2027 – Apr 2, 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 3, 2027 – Apr 16, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Apr 17, 2027 – Apr 23, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Ultrabalaton?
Ultrabalaton takes place on Fri, Apr 23, 2027 in Balatonfüred, Hungary.
How long is Ultrabalaton?
The main route is 209 km.
Who is Ultrabalaton for?
Ultrabalaton is open to all participants.
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