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Free Marathon Training Plan Generator

First marathon, Boston qualifier, or a new PR — tell us your goal and race date, and we'll build the exact plan you need.

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Preview Your First Week

See how we structure your training.

Mon
RecoveryRest
Tue
WorkoutEasy 5k
Wed
WorkoutEasy 4k
Thu
WorkoutEasy 5k
Fri
RecoveryRest
Sat
WorkoutLong 12k
Sun
RecoveryRest

Sample Marathon training week (beginner)

MonRest
TueEasy 5k
WedEasy 4k
ThuEasy 5k
FriRest
SatLong 12k
SunRest

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This is just a sample. Your actual plan will be customized to your exact pace and schedule.

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The Ultimate 26.2 Challenge

Marathon preparation requires smart volume, long-run strategy, and recovery. Your plan adapts to all three.

Marathon pathways for your target

First Marathon

Build durability and confidence with a gradual progression that gets you to race day healthy.

BQ Performance

Target pace-specific long runs, marathon-tempo sessions, and an effective taper strategy.

What your marathon plan includes

Adaptive 3-6 day weekly structure
20-mile long-run progression
Marathon-pace and threshold workouts
Built-in recovery and taper logic
Calendar and PDF export options
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