Internationale Vierdaagse Afstandsmarsen Nijmegen takes place on Jul 20 – 23, 2027 in Nijmegen, Netherlands. The main route is 40 km.
- Date
- Jul 20 – 23, 2027
- Start
- Nijmegen 🇳🇱
- Distance
- 40 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 41-week plan to Internationale Vierdaagse Afstandsmarsen Nijmegen
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 International Four Days Marches Nijmegen is the world's largest annual multi-day marching event, featuring tens of thousands of participants walking daily routes of 30, 40, or 50 kilometres through Nijmegen and its surrounding region.
What this race demands
This event demands sustained multi-day walking endurance to cover daily 40-kilometre routes over four consecutive days.
Multi-Day Durability
Because the event requires completing 40 kilometres every day for four days, athletes must possess exceptional recovery capabilities to handle consecutive bouts of high-volume stress.
Walking Economy
Covering a 40-kilometre distance on foot requires an efficient gait and meticulous foot care to prevent overuse injuries and fatigue over many hours of continuous movement.
A daily duration well exceeding 2.5 hours requires consistent intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy levels and support recovery.
Your road to race day
Race day at Internationale Vierdaagse Afstandsmarsen Nijmegen is 41 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base29 weeks · Oct 7, 2026 – Apr 27, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Apr 28, 2027 – Jun 8, 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 9, 2027 – Jun 29, 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 30, 2027 – Jul 13, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Jul 14, 2027 – Jul 20, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Internationale Vierdaagse Afstandsmarsen Nijmegen?
Internationale Vierdaagse Afstandsmarsen Nijmegen takes place on Jul 20 – 23, 2027 in Nijmegen, Netherlands.
How long is Internationale Vierdaagse Afstandsmarsen Nijmegen?
The main route is 40 km.
What does Internationale Vierdaagse Afstandsmarsen Nijmegen demand?
This event demands sustained multi-day walking endurance to cover daily 40-kilometre routes over four consecutive days.
Who is Internationale Vierdaagse Afstandsmarsen Nijmegen for?
Internationale Vierdaagse Afstandsmarsen Nijmegen is open to all participants.
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