Walking Francigena Ultra Marathon takes place on Sat, Oct 10, 2026 in Siena, Italy. The main route is 130 km.
- Date
- Sat, Oct 10, 2026
- Start
- Siena 🇮🇹
- Distance
- 130 km
- Climbing
- 3,305 m
- Level
- Open to all
A non-competitive long-distance walking event along the historic Via Francigena route from Siena to Acquapendente, offering multiple distance options up to 130 km.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
This 130 km ultra-distance hike with 3,305 meters of elevation gain requires sustained multi-hour forward progression across significant vertical change.
Ultra Distance Endurance
Covering 130 km on foot demands exceptional cardiovascular endurance, tissue durability, and structural resilience to withstand hours of continuous locomotion.
Climbing Volume
Accumulating 3,305 meters of elevation gain places a heavy load on the lower body and core, requiring specific muscular conditioning for sustained ascents and descents.
Extended Duration Management
The duration of a 130 km hike necessitates diligent pacing and consistent energy intake to manage fatigue over many hours.
Due to the multi-hour duration of the event, athletes should consume 30 to 60 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy levels throughout the effort.
Your road to race day
Race day at Walking Francigena Ultra Marathon is 7 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build1 week · Aug 23, 2026 – Aug 29, 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 · Aug 30, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Sep 20, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Oct 4, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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