All the advice you need to be ready on D-day
Want to prepare as well as possible to reach your goal? You can’t just wing it a few days before the event and become a hero for a day!
Discover tailored training plans and practical tips to optimize your performance. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, we've got everything you need to get you to the finish line.
Want to prepare as well as possible to reach your goal? You can’t just wing it a few days before the event and become a hero for a day!
Discover tailored training plans and practical tips to optimize your performance. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, we've got everything you need to get you to the finish line.
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.
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): date to be announced
- Session 1: Date to be announced
- Session 2: Date to be announced
- Session 3: Date to be announced
- Session 4: Date to be announced
- Session 5: Date to be announced
- Session 6: Date to be announced
- Session 7: Date to be announced - Social Run with pacers
- Session 8: Date to be announced
- Session 9: Date to be announced
- Session 10: Date to be announced
- Session 11: Date to be announced
Registrations
- As soon as 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.
On Sunday, June 13, 2027, you’ll be setting out on one of the biggest athletic challenges of your year. To support you every step of the way, the organizers have scheduled key events to provide you with guidance, advice, and motivation throughout your training.
Identify your race goal to structure your training plan.
One-hour session | All levels
Available slots: 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM
Required equipment: running shoes and a stopwatch
Location: Hélitas Stadium, Caen
Free | Registration required
Join a fun group run led by pace setters. It’s the perfect opportunity to get some valuable tips before race day.
1 to 1.5 hour outing depending on your event, muscle strengthening, product discovery Apirunproducts, time to chat with coaches and pacers.
Free | Registration required
To help you get to the finish line, the FFA regional technical team has drawn up personalized training plans, designed for all levels.
Whether you're aiming for your first marathon or want to improve your performance, these plans will guide you week by week towards your goal.
Whether you're running your first race or aiming for a new personal best, Kotcha will support you from your training all the way to the finish line. Set your goal: the app creates a personalized training plan and adjusts it weekly based on your fitness level, skill level, and schedule.
Kotchais the training app created by Eliud Kipchoge, the most successful marathon runner in history, and Kilian Jornet, a trail running legend.
How long does it take to get ready?
– 10K – Crédit Agricole Normandie: 8 to 12 weeks
– Pegasus Half Marathon : 10 to 12 weeks
– D-Day Landings Marathon : 12 to 16 weeks
Kotcha tailors your program to your goals and the time you have available for training, focusing on steady progress that’s suited to your level.
Key Sessions
The app automatically incorporates these sessions into your program, with intensities tailored to your level and goals.
Training in the Spring: Managing the Build-Up
From winter through late spring, your training evolves with the changing seasons. As the weather warms up, gradually increase your training volume to minimize the risk of injury. When temperatures rise, train during the cooler hours of the day and be sure to stay well-hydrated.
If something unexpected comes up, simply reschedule your session to Kotcha : your schedule will automatically adjust.
Race Day: How to Manage Your Race Effectively
Stick to your routine:
– Eat your usual breakfast 2 to 3 hours before departure;
– Choose equipment that you’ve already tested during practice.
From the very first kilometers, stick to your target pace to conserve your energy until the finish line. Also, take the time to fully enjoy the 40th edition of the D-Day Landings Marathon.
Check out our sports column produced in collaboration with Caen Athletic Club and Harmonie Mutuelle, health partner of D-Day Landings Marathon. On the agenda: tips, advice, and prevention to help you have the best possible experience on D-Day!
Beekeepers who harvest honey, Apirun is developing an eco-friendly, natural, and 100% French approach to nutrition. Born out of a passion for sports and beekeeping, the brand crafts its products using raw, carefully selected ingredients: pure honey, royal jelly, propolis, plants, and more.
Energy bars, sports cakes, honey sticks, herbal teas and fruit pastes will accompany you throughout your sports preparation to boost your performance on race day.
Apirun will be at the Marathon Expo on Friday, SATURDAY 6TH JUNE 5, and SATURDAY 6TH JUNE , to showcase its products and answer all your questions.
Naturally rich in carbohydrates, honey is a rapidly available source of energy, ideal for endurance efforts. It also contains minerals, antioxidants and vitamins, which are useful for performance and recovery. Easy to digest, it supports athletes before, during and after exercise, while respecting the body.
Get ready for D-Day Landings Marathon Accrosport, the event's sports and wellness partner. Based mainly in Normandy, in Caen, Le Havre, Auberville, and Rouen, the brand offers the ideal setting for training with confidence.
Personalized coaching, varied group classes, strengthening and cardio sessions: everything is designed to build a regular, progressive sports routine, whatever your level. Top-of-the-range equipment and the presence of attentive teams mean you can benefit from tailored advice throughout your training.
Accrosport offers personalized support to optimize your preparation for the big day. As part of this approach, muscle strengthening remains an essential asset to guarantee successful sports preparation, significantly reduce the risk of injury, and contribute to the body's stability, flexibility and endurance.
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Thalazur is partnering with D-Day Landings Marathon its 36th edition, which will take place from June 2 to 4 in Caen, Normandy.As the leading thalassotherapy provider in France with nine destinations along the French coast, Thalazur is giving athletes a special treat by offering them a wellness break at its four-star establishments in Cabourg and Ouistreham.
LocatedLocated 15 minutes from Caen, facing the dunes and the large Riva-Bella beach, the sky and sea come together to offer you a wellness break in the heart of the D-Day Landings Marathon route.
At the tip of Cabourg, land, sky and sea come together to offer you a well-being break. In a natural and wild setting, Thalazur Cabourg opens its doors to you: oxygenation guaranteed!
