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Toronto Marathon 2026
8-week hybrid training block combining strength work with marathon-specific running. Targeting sub-3:20 at the May 3, 2026 race.
8 weeks
Duration
~440 km
Total Running
3:20:00
Goal Time
May 3, 2026
Target Race
Week 1 — Base Rebuild
Weekly Volume: ~63 km
| Day | Date | Training | Run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Mar 9 | Chest + 6 km easy | 6 km |
| Tue | Mar 10 | 10 km run: 6 easy + 4 @ 4:35–4:40 | 10 km |
| Wed | Mar 11 | Back + 6 km recovery | 6 km |
| Thu | Mar 12 | 12 km aerobic | 12 km |
| Fri | Mar 13 | Shoulders + 6 km easy | 6 km |
| Sat | Mar 14 | Long Run: 18 km easy | 18 km |
| Sun | Mar 15 | Legs + 5 km recovery | 5 km |
Mon · Mar 9
Chest + 6 km easy
Tue · Mar 10
10 km run: 6 easy + 4 @ 4:35–4:40
Wed · Mar 11
Back + 6 km recovery
Thu · Mar 12
12 km aerobic
Fri · Mar 13
Shoulders + 6 km easy
Sat · Mar 14
Long Run: 18 km easy
Sun · Mar 15
Legs + 5 km recovery