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Prosecco Running Festival Marathon training plan: 2026 race guide

Vidor, Italy6 December 2026

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Prosecco Running Festival: the confirmed edition is Sunday, December 6, 2026. See the tentative December 2027 month, wide planning window and official-date status.

Updated and verified Oct 18, 2026

The race at a glance

Start time
Marathon start: 08:30 at La Tordera, Via Alné Bosco 23, Vid…
Cutoff time
Overall time limit: 7 hours 30 minutes.

Route and elevation

The official marathon page describes a mixed road-and-trail route through the Prosecco Hills. Train by effort on comparable firm and uneven surfaces, and confirm the final course file before race week.

  • The organizer recommends footwear in the A2-to-A5 range, from intermediate road shoes through trail shoes.
  • Official aid points are listed at 5, 12, 18, 25, 28, 34 and 36 km.
  • The 25 km gate is 13:00 and the 29 km gate is 14:00.
  • Use surface-specific rehearsal and conservative pacing rather than assuming a road-only marathon.

Race guide

Official date status

Prosecco Running Festival Marathon is listed for December 6, 2026. This date refers to the race represented in this guide; other distances and expo activities may run on different days.

Official date information checked on 2026-10-18. This check covers the date status, not entry availability or final race operations.

Date and race-format check

The Prosecco 42 km marathon runs Sunday, December 6, 2026; the 51 km ultra is Saturday, December 5. The marathon, half marathon and 10 km start at Cantina La Tordera, Via Alné Bosco 23 in Vidor. The ultra starts in Vittorio Veneto, so do not use its arrival directions for the marathon.

Current date status

The confirmed next race date is December 6, 2026. Match the year and distance on your entry confirmation before arranging travel. A 2027 date is not confirmed in this guide; the current announcement applies to 2026.

Checked 2026-08-28 against official Prosecco Running Festival source. The linked organizer remains the authority for the final date, registration, course, waves, cutoff and cancellation terms.

DecisionUse nowDo not assume
TrainingBuild general consistency, then anchor the specific block when the date is officialCramming missed weeks or tapering to an estimate
TravelMonitor the organizer and refundable optionsNon-refundable bookings around tentative timing
Race executionRecheck the current course, cutoff, aid and weatherReusing an older participant guide

The official marathon page lists a December 5–6 festival weekend and a Sunday marathon start at 08:30 from La Tordera in Vidor. The 42 km race has a seven-hour-30-minute limit, with intermediate gates at 25 km and 29 km.

Official detailPlanning consequence
Mixed road and trail suitabilityRehearse shoes on similar firm and uneven surfaces
Aid at 5, 12, 18, 25, 28, 34 and 36 kmMap tested fuel and fluid to the actual spacing
25 km by 13:00Compare the conservative pace range with the first gate
29 km by 14:00Keep a second checkpoint instead of relying only on the finish limit

The official page requires participants to be 18 on race day and lists a valid competitive medical certificate. Confirm the current rules, course file, bib collection and travel details before booking. The current source contains a few stale year labels inside the program, so use the organizer's 2026 event header and current registration requirements while waiting for the final participant guide.

Course + conditions (what should change in training)

  • Surface: Terrain.

Course pacing signals (what to rehearse)

  • Mixed surface: practice transitions (grip, cadence, downhills) so race day feels familiar.
  • Course profile unknown: verify elevation/profile before setting pacing targets.
  • Crowds/wind rule: treat headwinds and congestion as “hills” and stay effort-controlled.

Training plan and timing

Compare the start dates below, then choose a plan that fits your current training and available time.

4 weeks and 5 days remain until the listed 6 December 2026 race day.

  1. Start30 August 2026
  2. Build14 weeks
  3. Taper3 weeks
  4. Race day6 December 2026

All standard starts have passed. Choose a plan that matches your current readiness or a later event; do not compress missed weeks.

14-week plan option

Compare 5 other plan lengths
  • 15-week plan
    Suggested start date passed: 23 August 2026
  • 16-week plan
    Suggested start date passed: 16 August 2026
  • 18-week plan
    Suggested start date passed: 2 August 2026
  • 20-week plan
    Suggested start date passed: 19 July 2026
  • 24-week plan
    Suggested start date passed: 21 June 2026
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Need a printable plan? Download the Marathon training plan PDF.

Race-day strategy

  • Start conservatively and use effort when terrain, wind, or crowding changes.
  • Rehearse the same pacing cues during key sessions.
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Race-week logistics

Use the current organiser guide for schedules, transport, cutoffs, equipment, and other time-sensitive instructions.

Current details to confirm: expo, bib pickup, transport, equipment rules, entry price.

Registration

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Start logistics

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Marathon start: 08:30 at La Tordera, Via Alné Bosco 23, Vidor.

Confirm final access and staging instructions in the participant guide.

Cutoffs

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Overall time limit: 7 hours 30 minutes.

25 km by 13:00 (4h30) and 29 km by 14:00 (5h30).

Special notes

  • Participants must be 18 on December 6, 2026.
  • The official page requires a valid competitive medical certificate for race day.
  • Recheck the final organizer guide because some program rows still show stale year labels.

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FAQs

When is this race?

Prosecco Running Festival Marathon is listed for December 6, 2026. This date refers to the race represented in this guide; other distances and expo activities may run on different days. Source checked 2026-10-18.

Which date should I use when planning this race?

The confirmed next race date is December 6, 2026. Match the year and distance on your entry confirmation before arranging travel. A 2027 date is not confirmed in this guide; the current announcement applies to 2026. Check the final participant guide separately for start access, collection and cutoff instructions.

How do I register for this race?

Registration rules vary by event and year. Use the official website and registration page links above, and confirm any lottery windows, qualification rules, and transfer policies before you plan travel.

How far in advance should I start training?

Pick a plan length that matches your base and injury history (often 16–24 weeks), then train backward from race day and include a taper.

What is the best pacing strategy for this course?

Start conservatively, settle into rhythm, and protect the final 10K. Use effort cues if conditions change.

How many weeks until this race?

Prosecco Running Festival Marathon is listed for December 6, 2026. This date refers to the race represented in this guide; other distances and expo activities may run on different days. Source checked 2026-10-18.

What should I check for this edition?

The Prosecco 42 km marathon runs Sunday, December 6, 2026; the 51 km ultra is Saturday, December 5. The marathon, half marathon and 10 km start at Cantina La Tordera, Via Alné Bosco 23 in Vidor. The ultra starts in Vittorio Veneto, so do not use its arrival directions for the marathon.

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