Marathon Training Plans
Curated, editorially-verified marathon plans for every experience level — take one straight into a chat conversation for follow-up and customization, or save it to your Garage.
Beginner Marathon: 18-Week Finish-Line Plan
Beginner18 weeks · peaks around 36km/week
An 18-week program built for first-time marathoners — steady, gradually-building mileage with a long run that grows toward race distance, plus dedicated rest and cross-training days to protect against overuse injuries. The goal is a strong, comfortable finish, not a specific time.
Adapted from Hal Higdon's Novice 1 marathon program methodology
Intermediate Marathon: 18-Week Endurance & Speed Plan
Intermediate18 weeks · peaks around 68.4km/week
A 18-week program for runners who've already finished a marathon (or trained seriously before) and want to build real endurance — higher weekly mileage than a first-timer plan, tempo and interval work layered onto a strong aerobic base, and one weekly cross-training day to add volume without extra impact.
Adapted from Hal Higdon's Intermediate 1 marathon program methodology
Advanced Marathon: 18-Week Performance Plan
Advanced18 weeks · peaks around 33.9km/week
A 18-week program for experienced marathon runners chasing a faster finish — nearly every day is a run, with dedicated speedwork and tempo sessions layered onto a high-volume aerobic base, and a taper sharp enough to arrive at race day fresh.
Adapted from Hal Higdon's Advanced 1 marathon program methodology