Warsaw Marathon takes place on Sun, Sep 26, 2027 in Warsaw, Poland. The main route is 42.2 km.
- Date
- Sun, Sep 26, 2027
- Start
- Warsaw 🇵🇱
- Distance
- 42.2 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 45-week plan to Warsaw 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 Warsaw Marathon is an annual road race whose course runs through the heart of Warsaw.
What this race demands
A 42.2 km road marathon demands sustained aerobic endurance and the ability to maintain a controlled pace over the full distance. The September date in Warsaw makes preparation for variable late-summer conditions sensible, without assuming a specific race-day temperature.
Marathon endurance
Covering 42.2 km requires a well-developed aerobic base and the ability to keep moving efficiently for several hours.
Pacing discipline
A marathon rewards an even, controlled effort; starting too fast can make it difficult to sustain pace over the full distance.
Late-season adaptability
The race is in Warsaw in late September, so training should prepare you to adjust to the conditions on the day rather than rely on a particular temperature.
For a marathon likely to take over 2.5 hours, aim for approximately 60–90 g of carbohydrate per hour, practiced in training.
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
3:45–4:30
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 Warsaw Marathon is 45 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base33 weeks · Nov 16, 2026 – Jul 4, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Jul 5, 2027 – Aug 15, 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 · Aug 16, 2027 – Sep 5, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Sep 6, 2027 – Sep 19, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Sep 20, 2027 – Sep 26, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Warsaw Marathon?
Warsaw Marathon takes place on Sun, Sep 26, 2027 in Warsaw, Poland.
How long is Warsaw Marathon?
The main route is 42.2 km.
What does Warsaw Marathon demand?
A 42.2 km road marathon demands sustained aerobic endurance and the ability to maintain a controlled pace over the full distance. The September date in Warsaw makes preparation for variable late-summer conditions sensible, without assuming a specific race-day temperature.
Who is Warsaw Marathon for?
Warsaw Marathon is open to all participants.
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