Amerongse Berg Ultra takes place on Sat, Mar 27, 2027 in Overberg, Netherlands. The main route is 50 km.
- Date
- Sat, Mar 27, 2027
- Start
- Overberg 🇳🇱
- Distance
- 50 km
- Climbing
- 750 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 25-week plan to Amerongse Berg Ultra
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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The Amerongse Berg Ultra is a 50 km trail run starting at Boshotel Overberg that guides runners through the Amerongse Berg, Prattenburg, and Kwintelooijen nature reserves with challenging elevation changes.
What this race demands
The Amerongse Berg Ultra demands sustained endurance and consistent climbing capability over a 50 km trail distance with 750 meters of elevation.
Distance endurance
Covering 50 km on foot requires robust muscular and cardiovascular durability to sustain forward motion well beyond standard marathon distances.
Climbing economy
The course includes 750 meters of elevation change across local nature reserves, demanding efficient pacing on rolling terrain to preserve leg strength.
Spring trail resilience
A late March date in the Netherlands presents variable spring weather conditions, requiring proper thermoregulation and footwear for off-road trails.
Given a likely duration exceeding four hours, athletes should target 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy output.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at Amerongse Berg Ultra is 25 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base13 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Jan 3, 2027 – Feb 13, 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 · Feb 14, 2027 – Mar 6, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Mar 7, 2027 – Mar 20, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Mar 21, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Amerongse Berg Ultra?
Amerongse Berg Ultra takes place on Sat, Mar 27, 2027 in Overberg, Netherlands.
How long is Amerongse Berg Ultra?
The main route is 50 km.
What does Amerongse Berg Ultra demand?
The Amerongse Berg Ultra demands sustained endurance and consistent climbing capability over a 50 km trail distance with 750 meters of elevation.
How much climbing does Amerongse Berg Ultra have?
Amerongse Berg Ultra has 750 m of climbing.
Who is Amerongse Berg Ultra for?
Amerongse Berg Ultra is open to all participants.
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