IJsselloop takes place on Sun, Apr 11, 2027 in Deventer, Netherlands. The main route is 15 km.
- Date
- Sun, Apr 11, 2027
- Start
- Deventer 🇳🇱
- Distance
- 15 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 27-week plan to IJsselloop
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 IJsselloop is a popular annual running event in Deventer featuring a scenic course along the IJssel river and floodplains.
What this race demands
The IJsselloop demands a sustained, steady-state running effort over a 15 km distance along the IJssel river and floodplains.
Aerobic endurance
Covering 15 km requires a well-developed aerobic base capable of sustaining a continuous running pace well beyond standard 10 km distances.
Pacing discipline
The mid-range distance demands controlled early pacing to prevent premature fatigue before reaching the final kilometers of the river and floodplain course.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
1:15–1:30
Peak-week training
5–7 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at IJsselloop is 27 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base15 weeks · Oct 5, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Jan 18, 2027 – Feb 28, 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 · Mar 1, 2027 – Mar 21, 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 22, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Apr 5, 2027 – Apr 11, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is IJsselloop?
IJsselloop takes place on Sun, Apr 11, 2027 in Deventer, Netherlands.
How long is IJsselloop?
The main route is 15 km.
What does IJsselloop demand?
The IJsselloop demands a sustained, steady-state running effort over a 15 km distance along the IJssel river and floodplains.
Who is IJsselloop for?
IJsselloop is open to all participants.
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