Meeuwen Makrelen Loop takes place on Sat, Dec 12, 2026 in Scheveningen, The Hague, Netherlands. The main route is 16 km.
- Date
- Sat, Dec 12, 2026
- Start
- Scheveningen, The Hague 🇳🇱
- Distance
- 16 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 8-week plan to Meeuwen Makrelen Loop
The Build 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 Meeuwen Makrelen Loop is an approximately 16 km out-and-back beach run from Scheveningen toward Ter Heijde, with the turnaround at about 8 km.
Your road to race day
Race day at Meeuwen Makrelen Loop is 8 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build2 weeks · Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
02Peak3 weeks · Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Nov 22, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Dec 6, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Meeuwen Makrelen Loop?
Meeuwen Makrelen Loop takes place on Sat, Dec 12, 2026 in Scheveningen, The Hague, Netherlands.
How long is Meeuwen Makrelen Loop?
The main route is 16 km.
Who is Meeuwen Makrelen Loop for?
Meeuwen Makrelen Loop is open to all participants.
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