Kerstloop Dronten - Halve Marathon takes place on Sun, Dec 20, 2026 in Dronten, Netherlands. The main route is 21.1 km.
- Date
- Sun, Dec 20, 2026
- Start
- Dronten 🇳🇱
- Distance
- 21.1 km
- Level
- Open to all
Half marathon of the Kerstloop Dronten, run as two laps of a 10.6 km circuit starting and finishing at Meerpaalplein in the town centre. The event also offers 5 km and 10 km.
Route and elevation
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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
1:45–2:10
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 Kerstloop Dronten - Halve Marathon is 14 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base2 weeks · Sep 14, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Sep 28, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026
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 · Nov 9, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Dec 14, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Kerstloop Dronten - Halve Marathon?
Kerstloop Dronten - Halve Marathon takes place on Sun, Dec 20, 2026 in Dronten, Netherlands.
How long is Kerstloop Dronten - Halve Marathon?
The main route is 21.1 km.
Who is Kerstloop Dronten - Halve Marathon for?
Kerstloop Dronten - Halve Marathon is open to all participants.
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