Many of you dream of the legendary 42.195km distance. What if this edition was the one to take on the challenge?
The Caen Athletic Club and the organization join forces to help you succeed in your marathon. A single objective: to become a finisher. On the program: distance training sessions, a personalized plan, advice on how to optimize your sports preparation and group sessions at the Hélitas stadium in Caen.
First Marathon Goal Program I 12 weeks - 3 to 4 sessions per week
Comprehensive support
- Self-guided sessions
- 12 group coaching sessions at the Hélitas stadium in Caen
This program is reserved for participants able to attend the face-to-face sessions at Caen's Hélitas stadium.
Prerequisites
- Run your first marathon
- To be able to run for 2 hours or 15km with ease of breathing
Session types
- Interval training, short MAS, specific pace, fundamental endurance, general physical preparation
- Meet the pacemakers
Agenda group coaching
- Session 0 (VMA test): Saturday, January 24, 2026, and/or Saturday, March 7, 2026
- Session 1: Monday, March 30, 2026 (12:15–1:45 p.m.)
- Session 2: Monday, April 6, 2026 (12:15–1:45 p.m.)
- Session 3: Monday, April 13, 2026 (12:15–1:45 p.m.)
- Session 4: Monday, April 20, 2026 (12:15–1:45 p.m.)
- Session 5: Thursday, April 30, 2026 (12:15–1:45 p.m.)
- Session 6: Thursday, 7th May 2026 12:15–1:45 p.m.)
- Session 7: Saturday, May 9 (10:00–11:30 a.m.) - Social Run with pacemakers
- Session 8: Thursday, May 14, 2026 (12:15–1:45 p.m.)
- Session 9: Thursday, May 21, 2026 (12:15–1:45 p.m.)
- Session 10: Thursday, May 28, 2026 (12:15–1:45 p.m.)
- Session 11: Monday, June 1, 2026 (12:15–1:45 p.m.)
Registrations
- From Wednesday, November 5, 2025 when registration opens
- Price: €50
- Capacity limited to 50 participants
Registration: when registering for the event or on the official D-Day Landings Marathon store, by clicking here.
