Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid takes place on Sun, Apr 25, 2027 in Madrid, Spain. The main route is 42.2 km.
- Date
- Sun, Apr 25, 2027
- Start
- Madrid 🇪🇸
- Distance
- 42.2 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 29-week plan to Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid
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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Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid offers a Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K through iconic Madrid passing Paseo de la Castellana, Royal Palace, Retiro and Puerta del Sol, featuring live musical entertainment along the course.
What this race demands
The Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid marathon requires sustained aerobic capacity to cover the full 42.2 km distance through the streets of Madrid.
Aerobic endurance
Covering the 42.2 km marathon distance demands a high level of cardiovascular endurance and pacing discipline to sustain forward motion over several hours.
Impact durability
Running continuous pavement miles through iconic city locations like Paseo de la Castellana and the Royal Palace places high repetitive load on the lower limbs, requiring structural durability.
A marathon lasting multiple hours requires consistent exogenous carbohydrate intake, typically targeting 60 to 90 grams per hour depending on individual tolerance and gastric emptying.
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 Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid is 29 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base17 weeks · Oct 5, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Feb 1, 2027 – Mar 14, 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 · Mar 15, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Apr 5, 2027 – Apr 18, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Apr 19, 2027 – Apr 25, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid?
Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid takes place on Sun, Apr 25, 2027 in Madrid, Spain.
How long is Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid?
The main route is 42.2 km.
What does Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid demand?
The Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid marathon requires sustained aerobic capacity to cover the full 42.2 km distance through the streets of Madrid.
Who is Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid for?
Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid is open to all participants.
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