Alkmaar City Run by Night turns the old cheese town into a party after dark: an evening race through the lit up historic centre, with music along the route and a finish on the Kerkplein. It is short, fast and very sociable, and the crowds make it feel like a festival.
It suits newer runners as well as those chasing a personal best, and the kids runs make it a family evening.
- When: Friday 7 May 2027, in the evening. Start times for 2027 are to be confirmed.
- Where: Starts from the Molenbuurt near the Kerkplein, finish on the Kerkplein, Alkmaar
- Distances: 5 km and 10 km, plus the Rollebol Kids Run and a Heroes Run
- Tickets: Regular registration for 2027 opens on Saturday 20 February 2027 at 09:00 on the official site. Fees for 2027 are to be confirmed.
- Getting there: Direct trains from Amsterdam Centraal and Haarlem to Alkmaar, then about a 10 minute walk into the old centre.
Good to know: Start numbers go fast in the final weeks, so register early once it opens.
More races and walks: Running and walking events in the Netherlands 2027.
