Races Half marathon · Gouda, Netherlands
KPN Halve Marathon Gouda
KPN Halve Marathon Gouda is a flat half marathon in Gouda, Netherlands, held each November. Starts and finishes on the Markt in the historic centre. The route is on asphalt through the city and the lakes and parkland around Gouda, in low polder country with no climbs of note. November mornings are cool and often damp, typically 4 to 10°C, with wind a regular factor on the open stretches. Flat courses like Gouda's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
November
every year
Course
flat
Half marathon
Conditions
November mornings are cool and often damp, typically 4 to 10°C, with wind a regular factor on the open stretches.
Racing this course well
Starts and finishes on the Markt in the historic centre. The route is on asphalt through the city and the lakes and parkland around Gouda, in low polder country with no climbs of note.
Flat courses like Gouda's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Getting a place
- Does it sell out?
- YesThe organiser's entry page said the 2026 half marathon was completely sold out with no start numbers left.
Official KPN Halve Marathon Gouda site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Also on the day
- 10k
The course in numbers
Start and finish sit on the Markt, so the first and last kilometres are in the old centre. The middle of the route heads out towards the water and green areas.
- Layout
- Loop
- Surface
- Asphalt
Getting there
- Rail station
- Gouda station, about 1 km from the Markt
Pick your goal for Gouda
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
Build your training around KPN Halve Marathon Gouda.
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Asked often
- When is the KPN Halve Marathon Gouda?
- It is held each November in Gouda, Netherlands. Check the official KPN Halve Marathon Gouda site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the KPN Halve Marathon Gouda course flat?
- Starts and finishes on the Markt in the historic centre. The route is on asphalt through the city and the lakes and parkland around Gouda, in low polder country with no climbs of note.
- Does the KPN Halve Marathon Gouda sell out?
- Yes. The organiser's entry page said the 2026 half marathon was completely sold out with no start numbers left.
- How should I train for the KPN Halve Marathon Gouda?
- Match your preparation to KPN Halve Marathon Gouda's profile and the November weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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