We can start (too) hard, but can you also run at a constant pace?
The starting procedure. At the start of a running race we often see busy, hectic and dangerous situations. In the first tens of meters, falls occur regularly, resulting in injuries or worse. To prevent this, starting areas are divided according to level during the 10vanNoordwijk.
This is not only for safety reasons. It is a fact that most runners start the first kilometers too fast out of enthusiasm or overestimation. As a result, they run a moderately structured race, or they 'break down' in the last kilometers.
Starting boxes
There are competition runners who, from 2019 to 2024, have run a race under 42 minutes (men) or 45 min. 00 sec. (women), special starting areas. They can request a sticker with proof of where and the running time for sections 1 or 2. The sticker can be found on the competition number.
Your requested sticker will be placed on the starting number. After registration, you can receive the sticker from the athlete coordinator Rob van Rooijen or Paul Barnhoorn (recognizable by a red cap). Location on race day at the Racetimer bus at the start and finish area on Wilhelmina Boulevard.
Information and request for the start area of the athletes' competition (with proof of where and the running time), Paul Barnhoorn paul10vanNoordwijk@ziggo.nl
There are three levels of starting boxes:
Section 1. Competitive runners (with special sticker*) level Men faster than 38'.00" and Women 41'.00"
Section 2. Competition runners (with special sticker*) level Men faster than 42'.00", and Women 45'.0" and the Business runners.
Section 3. Runners Men + 42'.00" and Women + 45'.00"
PLEASE NOTE that the starting areas are closed 5 minutes before the start.
The starting areas are indicated by indication signs and competition staff.
