How hilly is the Alkmaar City Run by Night 5K?
The Alkmaar City Run by Night 5K is described as pancake flat.
Alkmaar City Run by Night 5K
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Alkmaar City Run by Night 5K at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 9:00/km
- Typical conditions
- 82/100
- Evidence depth
- 38 verified facts
45:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Alkmaar City Run by Night 5K has known course details for its 5k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 5 km
- Terrain
- Road
- Scenery
- City, Countryside, Riverside, Historic, Waterfront, Parkland
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Alkmaar City Run by Night 5K route go?
The Alkmaar City Run by Night 5K route starts at Molenbuurt, near the Kerkplein and finishes at Kerkplein. Underfoot, expect paved city streets through the historic centre of Alkmaar. It passes Clarissenbolwerk, Kennemersingel, Vrouwenstraat, Ritsevoort and Oudegracht.
What should runners know on race day for the Alkmaar City Run by Night 5K?
Over 35 locations along the course feature DJs, acts and cheer zones, including named zones at Langestraat, Waagplein, De Laat, Bocht van Zuid, Oudegracht and Koorstraat. 1.
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Countryside
- Riverside
- Historic
- Waterfront
- Parkland
Atmosphere
- Nighttime
- Festival
- Community
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Pancake Flat
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- Around 10,000 runners from the region expected at the start (12th edition, 2026).
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Cut-off
- 45 minute time limit; finish closes at midnight.
- Sold out
- Yes
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 1
- Race village
- No
- On-course music
- Over 35 locations along the course feature DJs, acts and cheer zones, including named zones at Langestraat, Waagplein, De Laat, Bocht van Zuid, Oudegracht and Koorstraat.
Access and course status
- Start
- Molenbuurt, near the Kerkplein
- Finish
- Kerkplein
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- Paved city streets through the historic centre of Alkmaar
- Landmarks
- Clarissenbolwerk, Kennemersingel, Vrouwenstraat, Ritsevoort, Oudegracht, De Laat, Platte Stenenbrug, Luttik Oudorp, Paardenmarkt, Waagplein, Langestraat
- Notable features
- Lichtact op het Water: an annual light performance by firefighters in the canal between the Brillesteegbrug and Ridderstraatbrug
- LED screens and warm-up at the start
- Candy Sticks light performers at surprise locations
- After Run Party in the Grote Kerk with DJ from 21:00 to 01:00, plus a children's disco from 19:00 to 20:30
- Programme also includes a Rollebol Kids Run (ages 4-12), a Heroes Run and a corporate Business Run (5 km and 10 km)
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 13°CTypical temperature
- 23 kphTypical wind
- 1 mmTypical rainfall
- 82Favourability /100