4Daagse Apeldoorn takes place on Jul 13 – 16, 2027 in Apeldoorn, Netherlands. The main route is 40 km.
- Date
- Jul 13 – 16, 2027
- Start
- Apeldoorn 🇳🇱
- Distance
- 40 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 40-week plan to 4Daagse Apeldoorn
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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Participants can choose from daily walking distances of 12, 20, 30, or 40 km through the unique Veluwe nature, including forests, heathlands, and sand drifts.
What this race demands
The 4Daagse Apeldoorn demands sustained endurance over consecutive days of walking 40 km each through varied terrain.
Continuous Endurance
Covering 40 km per day requires high aerobic capacity and the ability to maintain a steady walking pace over many hours.
Terrain Adaptability
Walking through forests, heathlands, and sand drifts places repeated stress on stabilizing muscles and requires durable footwear and preparation for uneven surfaces.
A walking effort of this duration requires consistent carbohydrate intake of 30 to 60 grams per hour to maintain energy levels throughout the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at 4Daagse Apeldoorn is 40 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base28 weeks · Oct 7, 2026 – Apr 20, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Apr 21, 2027 – Jun 1, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Jun 2, 2027 – Jun 22, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Jun 23, 2027 – Jul 6, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Jul 7, 2027 – Jul 13, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is 4Daagse Apeldoorn?
4Daagse Apeldoorn takes place on Jul 13 – 16, 2027 in Apeldoorn, Netherlands.
How long is 4Daagse Apeldoorn?
The main route is 40 km.
What does 4Daagse Apeldoorn demand?
The 4Daagse Apeldoorn demands sustained endurance over consecutive days of walking 40 km each through varied terrain.
Who is 4Daagse Apeldoorn for?
4Daagse Apeldoorn is open to all participants.
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