Virginia Beach, United States

Shamrock Marathon

Typically late March
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Course Profile

Difficulty
Unknown
Terrainroad

Typical Weather

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Entry Type
Typically HeldTypically late March
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When to start training

252 days until Shamrock Marathon

12-week plan
Monday, December 28, 2026
Starts in 168 days
16-week plan
Monday, November 30, 2026
Starts in 140 days
20-week plan
Monday, November 2, 2026
Starts in 112 days

Plan start dates calculated from Shamrock Marathon race day on Monday, March 22, 2027.

Your 16-week training phases

From first base run to race day at Shamrock Marathon

PhaseDatesWeeksFocus
baseNovember 30, 2026 January 3, 20275Build aerobic capacity with easy mileage
buildJanuary 4, 2027 February 7, 20275Add tempo runs, hills, and mid-long runs
peakFebruary 8, 2027 March 7, 20274Race-specific workouts at goal pace
taperMarch 8, 2027 March 21, 20272Reduce volume, sharpen, arrive fresh

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