Trail Marathons in December
Close the year on dirt. Earn the holiday cookies.
December trail marathons are for sun-seekers and the stubborn. Arizona, Southern California, Texas and Florida host dry, mild courses, while northern races go out in frost and early dark. Either way, it's a fine way to finish a year.
Count back from race day
- Early June: start the 10-week primer
- Mid-August: start the 18-week plan
- Late November: peak week
- Mid-December: race day
Your training season. A fall build in the best running weather of the year. Your peak week lands on Thanksgiving, so run long in the morning and eat the pie in good conscience.
Masters Athlete Insights
As the days shorten, more runs happen in the dark. Wear good light and reflective gear, and keep headlamp miles easy.
Start the 16-week 50K plan · Not 26 weeks out yet? Begin with the 10-week primer.
List of races to consider
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