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World Masters Athletics Marathon Championships
World Masters Athletics Marathon Championships
October 11
The 2026 World Masters Athletics Marathon Championship in Zagreb will use the established Zagreb Marathon course, known for its mix of historic downtown and modern city views, starting and finishing in Ban Jelačić Square, offering a balanced, fast course with excellent logistics and local support, ideal for strong performances in a festive atmosphere. The course highlights Zagreb’s landmarks and character, providing a memorable experience for international masters athletes.
Not sure where to start?
Take our full training & nutrition assessment — covering where you're starting from, what's missing, and your goals — to get a basic program built around you.
Question 1 of 9
Where are you starting from?
Question 2 of 9
What's your main event or discipline?
Question 3 of 9
What elements do you feel you're missing right now?
Select as many as apply.
Question 4 of 9
How many days a week can you realistically train?
Question 5 of 9
How would you describe your eating right now?
Question 6 of 9
What's your biggest nutrition challenge?
Question 7 of 9
Any current injuries or niggles?
Question 8 of 9
What are your goals?
Pick one for each timeframe.
Short term (next 3 months)
Medium term (6–12 months)
Long term (1–3+ years)
Question 9 of 9
What's your age band?
Your Training & Nutrition Starting Point
A solid foundation to build from
Based on your answers, here's the shape of a basic program to get you moving in the right direction.
Training
2 quality sessions — technique and intensity work for your event
1–2 recovery sessions — easy movement, mobility, and rest
1 strength session — masters-specific conditioning
Nutrition
Session-day fuelling — eat with your training load, not against it
Recovery basics — hydration, protein timing, and sleep habits
This is just the outline. The full program — personalised to everything you told us, with session-by-session training, nutrition guidance, and coaching support — lives inside the app.
