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d-day landings marathon, normandy running festival
June 12 to 15, 2025
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first marathon goal
Take up the challenge of the distance queen in 2025!
Many of you dream of the legendary 42.195km distance. And what if this edition was the right one to take up the challenge? On Sunday, June 15, 2025, D-Day Landings Marathon is set to celebrate a historic edition in the heart of Caen's Caen Millennium.
Caen Athletic Club and the organization have joined forces to help you successfully complete your first marathon. A single objective: to become a finisher. On the program: distance sessions, a personalized training plan, advice on how to optimize your preparation and group sessions at the Stade Hélitas in Caen.
"Objectif premier Marathon" I 12 weeks - 3 to 4 sessions per week
A personalized program
3 to 4 training sessions per week for 12 weeks
Sessions to be carried out independently and 11 group coaching sessions at the Hélitas stadium in Caen. The program is aimed at those who can attend the sessions listed in the schedule below.
Capacity
Limited to 50 participants
Conditions of participation
Run your first marathon
Know how to run 2h or 15km with ease
Agenda group coaching
Session 0: Saturday January 25, 2025 and/or Saturday March 22, 2025 - 2:00, 2:45 or 3:00 pm | VMA test (attendance mandatory)
Session 1: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | 12:30-14:00
Session 2: Friday, March 28, 2025 | 12:30-14:00
Session 3: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 | 12:30-14:00
Session 4: Friday, April 18, 2025 | 12:30-14:00
Session 5: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | 12:30-14:00
Session 6: Friday, May 9, 2025 | 12:30-14:00
Session 7: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | 12:30-14:00
Session 8: Friday, May 16, 2025 | 12:30-14:00
Session 9: Saturday, May 24, 2025 (group release for the general public) | 9:30 a.m.
Session 10: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | 12:30-14:00
Session 11: Friday, June 6, 2025 | 12:30-14:00
Session types
Fractionné, short VMA, specific pace, fundamental endurance, general physical preparation, meeting with pacemakers
Registrations
Offer launched on Wednesday November 13 when registration opens
Price: €50
Subscription when registering for the event by clicking here or on the official D-Day Landings Marathon by clicking here.
your training plans
Do you want to be as prepared as possible to achieve your goal? It's a good thing you can't improvise just a few days before the event! Find out more about your training plan adapted to your VMA, created by Simon Ganne from Caen Athletic Club.
