Verbier Marathon takes place on Fri, Jul 9, 2027 in Verbier, Switzerland. The main route is 47 km.
- Date
- Fri, Jul 9, 2027
- Start
- Verbier 🇨🇭
- Distance
- 47 km
- Climbing
- 2,900 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 39-week plan to Verbier Marathon
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 47 km Verbier Marathon is the more runnable, less technical alternative to the 43 km Verbier Marathon X-Treme, with a course passing the Panossière area and its suspension bridge and glacier.
What this race demands
The 47 km distance and 2,900 m of climbing demand sustained endurance and the ability to keep moving efficiently uphill and downhill. The course is described as more runnable and less technical than the 43 km Verbier Marathon X-Treme, so steady running matters alongside climbing strength.
Endurance
At 47 km, the event requires prolonged effort well beyond standard road-marathon distance.
Climbing strength
The 2,900 m of elevation gain calls for sustained uphill work and the strength to manage repeated climbs.
Downhill durability
The substantial climbing also means considerable descent; runners need to maintain control and effort as fatigue builds.
Steady running
The course is described as more runnable and less technical than the Verbier Marathon X-Treme, placing a premium on efficient, sustained running where the terrain allows.
For a race likely to last well over 2.5 hours, aim for about 60–90 g of carbohydrate per hour.
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 Verbier Marathon is 39 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base27 weeks · Oct 10, 2026 – Apr 16, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Apr 17, 2027 – May 28, 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 29, 2027 – Jun 18, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Jun 19, 2027 – Jul 2, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Jul 3, 2027 – Jul 9, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Verbier Marathon?
Verbier Marathon takes place on Fri, Jul 9, 2027 in Verbier, Switzerland.
How long is Verbier Marathon?
The main route is 47 km.
What does Verbier Marathon demand?
The 47 km distance and 2,900 m of climbing demand sustained endurance and the ability to keep moving efficiently uphill and downhill. The course is described as more runnable and less technical than the 43 km Verbier Marathon X-Treme, so steady running matters alongside climbing strength.
How much climbing does Verbier Marathon have?
Verbier Marathon has 2,900 m of climbing.
Who is Verbier Marathon for?
Verbier Marathon is open to all participants.
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