Logistics wins races by reducing stress
The best travel plan is the one that keeps your decisions simple.
Arrival timing
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If possible, arrive with a buffer day.
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Keep steps down in the final 48 hours.
Where to stay
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Prefer simplicity: sleep + transport > “perfect” hotel.
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If you can walk to the start, do it.
Race morning transport
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Confirm the route and the latest departure time.
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Build buffer time for bathrooms, security, and corrals.
Related links
Back to the athlete guide.
Training guardrails
- Keep easy runs truly easy so workouts stay high quality.
- Progress one variable at a time (volume first, then intensity).
- Use cutback weeks every 3–4 weeks to absorb training.
- If pain changes your gait, scale back and get assessed.
How to use this guide
Treat this page as a decision checklist:
- Confirm the race date and official logistics.
- Choose a realistic training plan length (16–24 weeks is common).
- Practice fueling and pacing in long runs.
- Keep race week simple: tested shoes, tested gels, conservative start.
Verification reminder
Race details change between editions (dates move, routes get rerouted, and registration rules update). Use this page as a starting point, then confirm time-sensitive details on the official site close to race day.
Training guardrails
- Keep easy runs truly easy so workouts stay high quality.
- Progress one variable at a time (volume first, then intensity).
- Use cutback weeks every 3–4 weeks to absorb training.
- If pain changes your gait, scale back and get assessed.
How to use this guide
Treat this page as a decision checklist:
- Confirm the race date and official logistics.
- Choose a realistic training plan length (16–24 weeks is common).
- Practice fueling and pacing in long runs.
- Keep race week simple: tested shoes, tested gels, conservative start.