Challenge Almere Middle Distance takes place on Sun, Sep 12, 2027 in Almere, Netherlands. The main route is 117 km.
- Date
- Sun, Sep 12, 2027
- Start
- Almere 🇳🇱
- Distance
- 117 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 48-week plan to Challenge Almere Middle Distance
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 Middle Distance at Challenge Almere-Amsterdam: 1.9 km swim, 94 km bike and 21.1 km run, part of the race weekend at the Esplanade in Almere (9–12 September 2027).
Your road to race day
Race day at Challenge Almere Middle Distance is 48 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base36 weeks · Oct 12, 2026 – Jun 20, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Jun 21, 2027 – Aug 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 · Aug 2, 2027 – Aug 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 · Aug 23, 2027 – Sep 5, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Sep 6, 2027 – Sep 12, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Challenge Almere Middle Distance?
Challenge Almere Middle Distance takes place on Sun, Sep 12, 2027 in Almere, Netherlands.
How long is Challenge Almere Middle Distance?
The main route is 117 km.
Who is Challenge Almere Middle Distance for?
Challenge Almere Middle Distance is open to all participants.
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