If you're new to the marathon distance, this plan will guide you to the Start Line
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Event Day Essentials
It's time to pick your Training Plan
Whether it is your first Event Day or you have several medals at home already, following an effective Training Plan is a key part of your journey to the Finish Line.
You can download our Official Training App, Coopah, below for a plan tailored to you, or we have free plans for the marathon distance and 10K.
Below the plans, you'll also find training tips and tricks.
Marathon training plans
Want a personalised Training Plan?
Check out our Official Training App - Coopah, the Run Coaching App
What’s it like training for a marathon when you’re observing Ramadan? To help you enjoy the day, we asked Akram Shalabi, our Pace Team Coordinator and 26.2-mile enthusiast (who has completed more than 100 marathons), to share his Ramadan training tips!
To help support our Muslim participants who’ll be observing the holy month – and fasting – during their marathon training, we asked Dr Zaf Iqbal, Crystal Palace FC’s Head of Sports Medicine, for his advice.
Emon Choudhury shares how he safely and successfully completes and trains for marathons during Ramadan
When you sweat during a run, the fluid you lose must be replaced or your body becomes dehydrated (short of water) and less efficient.
