Volta Internacional da Pampulha takes place on Sun, Dec 6, 2026 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The main route is 18 km.
- Date
- Sun, Dec 6, 2026
- Start
- Belo Horizonte 🇧🇷
- Distance
- 18 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 6-week plan to Volta Internacional da Pampulha
The Peak 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 27th Volta Internacional da Pampulha is an 18 km (18.079 m) road race around the Pampulha lake and Architectural Complex in Belo Horizonte on 6 December 2026, organised by Yescom.
What this race demands
This 18 km road race demands sustained aerobic endurance and the ability to hold a controlled pace beyond 10 km. Elevation gain is not stated, so the climbing demand cannot be assessed.
Aerobic endurance
At 18 km, the race requires sustained running well beyond 10 km. Runners need to maintain aerobic effort as fatigue builds.
Pace control
Holding an even, sustainable effort over 18 km is important; starting too fast can make the later kilometres harder to manage.
Road-race durability
The stated format is a road race, so runners need to tolerate continuous running over the full distance. Elevation gain is not stated, so the course's climbing demands are unknown.
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
1:30–1:50
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 Volta Internacional da Pampulha is 6 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak3 weeks · Oct 26, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Nov 16, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Volta Internacional da Pampulha?
Volta Internacional da Pampulha takes place on Sun, Dec 6, 2026 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
How long is Volta Internacional da Pampulha?
The main route is 18 km.
What does Volta Internacional da Pampulha demand?
This 18 km road race demands sustained aerobic endurance and the ability to hold a controlled pace beyond 10 km. Elevation gain is not stated, so the climbing demand cannot be assessed.
Who is Volta Internacional da Pampulha for?
Volta Internacional da Pampulha is open to all participants.
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