Training start dates for Sydney 2027
| Plan | Week 1 starts | Peak week (3-week taper) | Taper starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 weeks | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Mon 2 Aug 2027 | Mon 9 Aug 2027 |
| 14 weeks | Mon 24 May 2027 | Mon 2 Aug 2027 | Mon 9 Aug 2027 |
| 16 weeks | Mon 10 May 2027 | Mon 2 Aug 2027 | Mon 9 Aug 2027 |
| 18 weeks | Mon 26 Apr 2027 | Mon 2 Aug 2027 | Mon 9 Aug 2027 |
| 20 weeks | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Mon 2 Aug 2027 | Mon 9 Aug 2027 |
| 24 weeks | Mon 15 Mar 2027 | Mon 2 Aug 2027 | Mon 9 Aug 2027 |
Week 1 starts on a Monday so race day falls at the end of the final week (for a Monday race such as Boston, on the day after it).
Qualifying for Sydney
Meeting the standard makes you eligible to apply to the High Performance Program; it does not guarantee entry. The course may have no more than 457 m of net elevation drop, and results must be publicly verifiable (watch or Strava data is not accepted). See the full Sydney qualifying standards for your age group.
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