Venicemarathon takes place on Sun, Oct 25, 2026 in Venice, Italy. The main route is 42.2 km.
- Date
- Sun, Oct 25, 2026
- Start
- Venice 🇮🇹
- Distance
- 42.2 km
- Climbing
- 78 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 3-week plan to Venicemarathon
The Taper 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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Venicemarathon is an international road marathon that starts at Villa Pisani in Stra and finishes in Venice at Riva Sette Martiri, crossing the Grand Canal via a temporary pontoon bridge.
What this race demands
Venicemarathon demands the aerobic endurance and structural resilience required to complete a full 42.2 km road distance from Stra to Venice.
Aerobic endurance
The standard 42.2 km marathon distance requires sustained cardiovascular output over several hours, necessitating strong aerobic conditioning and pacing discipline.
Impact durability
Pavement pounding over the full road marathon distance creates significant repetitive loading on the lower limbs, demanding solid musculoskeletal resilience.
A continuous intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour is required to sustain energy levels across the multi-hour duration of the race.
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
3:50–4:35
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 Venicemarathon is 3 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Taper2 weeks · Oct 5, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
02Race week1 week · Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Venicemarathon?
Venicemarathon takes place on Sun, Oct 25, 2026 in Venice, Italy.
How long is Venicemarathon?
The main route is 42.2 km.
What does Venicemarathon demand?
Venicemarathon demands the aerobic endurance and structural resilience required to complete a full 42.2 km road distance from Stra to Venice.
How much climbing does Venicemarathon have?
Venicemarathon has 78 m of climbing.
Who is Venicemarathon for?
Venicemarathon is open to all participants.
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