Vulcan Trail 2027 takes place on Sun, Jan 3, 2027 in Igreja Nova, Mafra, Portugal. The main route is 20 km.
- Date
- Sun, Jan 3, 2027
- Start
- Igreja Nova, Mafra 🇵🇹
- Distance
- 20 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 8-week plan to Vulcan Trail 2027
The Build 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 fifth edition of Vulcan Trail is a trail-running event in Igreja Nova featuring a long trail of 20 km, a short trail of 12 km, and a walk.
Your road to race day
Race day at Vulcan Trail 2027 is 8 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build2 weeks · Nov 9, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
02Peak3 weeks · Nov 23, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Dec 14, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Vulcan Trail 2027?
Vulcan Trail 2027 takes place on Sun, Jan 3, 2027 in Igreja Nova, Mafra, Portugal.
How long is Vulcan Trail 2027?
The main route is 20 km.
Who is Vulcan Trail 2027 for?
Vulcan Trail 2027 is open to all participants.
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