RunForestRun Holtingerveld takes place on Sat, Nov 7, 2026 in Havelte, Netherlands. The main route is 26 km.
- Date
- Sat, Nov 7, 2026
- Start
- Havelte 🇳🇱
- Distance
- 26 km
- Level
- Open to all
A RunForestRun trail run past hunebedden, burial mounds and bomb craters in the Holtingerveld, starting at the Schaapskooi near Havelte. 26 / 17 / 11 km.
What this race demands
This 26 km trail run requires sustained endurance and strong running mechanics to cover the distance across varied forest terrain.
Aerobic Endurance
Covering 26 kilometers requires a high level of aerobic conditioning to maintain a steady running pace over the extended distance.
Trail Durability
Navigating forest paths, historical sites, and uneven terrain in Holtingerveld places continuous eccentric demands on the lower legs and stabilizing muscles.
Aim for 45 to 60 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy levels through the latter half of the run.
Your road to race day
Race day at RunForestRun Holtingerveld is 9 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build3 weeks · Sep 6, 2026 – Sep 26, 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 · Sep 27, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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