NN Egmond Halve Marathon takes place on Sun, Jan 10, 2027 in Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands. The main route is 21.1 km.
- Date
- Sun, Jan 10, 2027
- Start
- Egmond aan Zee 🇳🇱
- Distance
- 21.1 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 14-week plan to NN Egmond Halve Marathon
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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Renowned as one of the toughest half marathons in the Netherlands, the course features a challenging opening stretch along the North Sea beach followed by demanding dune trails.
What this race demands
This half marathon requires sustained running strength to handle an opening beach stretch and subsequent dune trails during the winter season.
Beach Running Mechanics
The opening stretch along the North Sea beach requires running on shifting, loose sand, demanding lower-leg strength and stability.
Dune Trail Durability
Navigating the demanding dune trails following the beach requires sustained cardiovascular effort and muscular endurance over the 21.1 km distance.
Winter Conditions
Taking place in January in the Netherlands, the event demands effective temperature regulation against cold and likely windy coastal weather.
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 NN Egmond Halve Marathon is 14 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base2 weeks · Oct 5, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 29, 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 30, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Jan 4, 2027 – Jan 10, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is NN Egmond Halve Marathon?
NN Egmond Halve Marathon takes place on Sun, Jan 10, 2027 in Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands.
How long is NN Egmond Halve Marathon?
The main route is 21.1 km.
What does NN Egmond Halve Marathon demand?
This half marathon requires sustained running strength to handle an opening beach stretch and subsequent dune trails during the winter season.
Who is NN Egmond Halve Marathon for?
NN Egmond Halve Marathon is open to all participants.
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