Waterford AC Half Marathon takes place on Sat, Nov 28, 2026 in Waterford, Ireland. The main route is 21.1 km.
- Date
- Sat, Nov 28, 2026
- Start
- Waterford 🇮🇪
- Distance
- 21.1 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 5-week plan to Waterford AC Half Marathon
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 Waterford Athletic Club Half Marathon is a certified, Athletics Ireland-permitted road-and-Greenway race starting and finishing at SETU Arena in Waterford on 28 November 2026.
What this race demands
This certified half marathon requires athletes to sustain a 21.1-kilometer effort on a road and Greenway course during the late autumn season.
Aerobic endurance
Covering 21.1 kilometers requires sustained cardiovascular output and efficient pacing over a continuous half-marathon distance.
Late-season durability
Racing on November 28 demands consistent training through cooler autumn weather conditions to maintain performance readiness.
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
1:45–2:10
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 Waterford AC Half Marathon is 5 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak2 weeks · Oct 25, 2026 – Nov 7, 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 8, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Nov 22, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Waterford AC Half Marathon?
Waterford AC Half Marathon takes place on Sat, Nov 28, 2026 in Waterford, Ireland.
How long is Waterford AC Half Marathon?
The main route is 21.1 km.
What does Waterford AC Half Marathon demand?
This certified half marathon requires athletes to sustain a 21.1-kilometer effort on a road and Greenway course during the late autumn season.
Who is Waterford AC Half Marathon for?
Waterford AC Half Marathon is open to all participants.
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