RunForestRun Indian Summer takes place on Sat, Oct 10, 2026 in Gasselte, Netherlands. The main route is 27 km.
- Date
- Sat, Oct 10, 2026
- Start
- Gasselte 🇳🇱
- Distance
- 27 km
- Level
- Open to all
The autumn RunForestRun trail run through the woods around Gasselte, starting at Camping Lente van Drenthe. 27 / 12 km.
What this race demands
The RunForestRun Indian Summer 27 km trail run requires sustained endurance and leg durability to navigate the wooded terrain of Gasselte through the autumn season.
Aerobic endurance
The 27 km distance demands a robust aerobic base to sustain forward motion over an extended duration on trail surfaces.
Trail durability
Running through the woods around Gasselte places repetitive impact stress on the lower limbs and requires stabilizing strength for uneven terrain.
A sustained effort over this duration requires regular carbohydrate intake of 40 to 60 grams per hour to maintain energy levels.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at RunForestRun Indian Summer is 5 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak2 weeks · Sep 6, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Sep 20, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Oct 4, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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