Major marathon training
Prepare for the London Marathon
London, United Kingdom • Confirmed date: 25 April 2027
World Marathon Majors • Europe • Europe/London
Start with a marathon plan prefilled for race day, then refine the schedule around your current running, available days, and goal.
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Race overview
What to know before training for London Marathon.
A busy, mostly flat city marathon with huge crowd support and enough turns to make pacing and positioning important.
London is a spring marathon, so the best plans balance winter base building with a gradual increase in race-specific work as the date gets closer.
Date source: https://www.tcslondonmarathon.com/
Training focus
Prioritize consistent long runs, relaxed marathon-pace segments, and race-day fueling practice before the final taper.
Race week
Crowds and noise can pull you out too fast. Start calmly and use the middle miles to settle into your planned effort.
Plan setup
The builder above starts with the marathon distance and race date selected. After generating, adjust your weekly mileage, long run, and training days so the first week matches your real starting point.
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Race FAQ
London Marathon training questions
How many weeks should I train for the London Marathon?
Most marathon runners should allow at least 16 to 20 weeks, depending on current fitness, weekly mileage, and race goals. EzyRun starts with the race date selected so you can generate a realistic schedule and adjust it after previewing the first week.
Is the London Marathon a fast marathon course?
A busy, mostly flat city marathon with huge crowd support and enough turns to make pacing and positioning important.
What should I focus on when preparing for the London Marathon?
Prioritize consistent long runs, relaxed marathon-pace segments, and race-day fueling practice before the final taper.
What is a good race-week tip for the London Marathon?
Crowds and noise can pull you out too fast. Start calmly and use the middle miles to settle into your planned effort.
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