Winter Night Owl Trail Marathon takes place on Sat, Jan 9, 2027 in Waynesville, United States. The main route is 42.2 km.
- Date
- Sat, Jan 9, 2027
- Start
- Waynesville 🇺🇸
- Distance
- 42.2 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 12-week plan to Winter Night Owl Trail Marathon
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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Night trail race by Empower Ultras in Caesar Creek State Park, mostly single track around Caesar Creek Lake, with marathon, half marathon and 10K distances.
Your road to race day
Race day at Winter Night Owl Trail Marathon is 12 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build6 weeks · Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 28, 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 29, 2026 – Dec 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 · Dec 20, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Jan 3, 2027 – Jan 9, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Winter Night Owl Trail Marathon?
Winter Night Owl Trail Marathon takes place on Sat, Jan 9, 2027 in Waynesville, United States.
How long is Winter Night Owl Trail Marathon?
The main route is 42.2 km.
Who is Winter Night Owl Trail Marathon for?
Winter Night Owl Trail Marathon is open to all participants.
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