Races Half marathon · Haarlem, Netherlands
Halve van Haarlem
Halve van Haarlem is a rolling half marathon in Haarlem, Netherlands, held each September. Starts on the Grote Markt and runs past canals and through wooded streets, then into the dunes towards Zandvoort. One runner's Strava track showed about 94 m of climbing, mostly in the dune section. Mild to warm in late September, typically 11 to 19°C, with some wind from the coast. The rises around Haarlem are small but relentless — train on similar terrain and race by effort, not pace.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
September
every year
Course
rolling
Half marathon
Conditions
Mild to warm in late September, typically 11 to 19°C, with some wind from the coast.
Racing this course well
Starts on the Grote Markt and runs past canals and through wooded streets, then into the dunes towards Zandvoort. One runner's Strava track showed about 94 m of climbing, mostly in the dune section.
The rises around Haarlem are small but relentless — train on similar terrain and race by effort, not pace.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- €37.50 pre-registration, €40 late (2026 race)
- Does it sell out?
- YesThe 2026 half marathon was marked sold out on the organiser's site.
Official Halve van Haarlem site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Time limit
- 2 hours 45 minutes
- Also on the day
- 10k, 5k
The course in numbers
The later part of the race heads into the dunes, where the climbing is concentrated.
- Layout
- Loop
- Surface
- Paved road
Getting there
- Rail station
- Haarlem
Pick your goal for Haarlem
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 Halve van Haarlem.
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Asked often
- When is the Halve van Haarlem?
- It is held each September in Haarlem, Netherlands. Check the official Halve van Haarlem site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Halve van Haarlem course flat?
- Starts on the Grote Markt and runs past canals and through wooded streets, then into the dunes towards Zandvoort. One runner's Strava track showed about 94 m of climbing, mostly in the dune section.
- How do I enter the Halve van Haarlem?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: €37.50 pre-registration, €40 late (2026 race).
- Does the Halve van Haarlem sell out?
- Yes. The 2026 half marathon was marked sold out on the organiser's site.
- How should I train for the Halve van Haarlem?
- Build for the course you'll actually race at the Halve van Haarlem: rolling terrain, September conditions. RunV Premium builds a training plan around your goal time and race date, and lets you adapt it when life interrupts the Haarlem build.
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