De Kanaalrace takes place on Sun, Sep 6, 2026 in Oost-Souburg, Netherlands. The main route is 3 km.
- Date
- Sun, Sep 6, 2026
- Start
- Oost-Souburg 🇳🇱
- Distance
- 3 km
De Kanaalrace is a traditional open water swimming event held in the Kanaal door Walcheren in Oost-Souburg, organized by zwemvereniging De Zeeuwse Kust.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
De Kanaalrace demands sustained open water swimming capability over a 3 km distance in a traditional canal setting.
Continuous Aerobic Endurance
Covering 3 km entirely through open water swimming requires a well-developed aerobic base and the ability to maintain stroke efficiency without walls to push off from.
Open Water Navigation
Swimming in the Kanaal door Walcheren requires regular sighting and maintaining a straight line in an open water environment.
Your road to race day
Race day at De Kanaalrace is 2 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Taper1 week · Aug 24, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
02Race week1 week · Aug 31, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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