Hoorn, North Holland, Netherlands
Classic Dutch polder racing: flat, fast and entirely at the mercy of the wind.
1.9 km swim in the Markermeer off Hoorn's historic harbour, cool and usually wetsuit legal.
Completely flat bike through the West Frisian polders — fast unless the North Sea wind blows.
Flat run through Hoorn's 17th-century harbour district with strong local support.
Actual monthly averages from the last 3 years (Open-Meteo). Real race day may vary.
Water temp uses athlete-reported values first, then official race data, then the marine archive (sea swims, measured at the nearest offshore point). Values tagged est. are modelled from recent air temperature for lakes and rivers, where no observational data exists.
Swim start area is slightly congested due to the large amount of competitors, in the small streets of Hoorn but well organised. Cycle course is fantastic, flat and clear on direction of the race. The run is four laps, which is pleasant, with plenty of aid stations. Would recommend for any first timers or anyone looking for a personal best!
Très belle organisation. Nage dans le lac pas très intéressante. Beaucoup de vent et pluie sur le vélo. Cap OK très plat.
Tolle Landschaft, sehr warmherzige, gastfreundliche Menschen, wunderschöne Stadt - war gut organisiert! Nur ca. 30 Minuten außerhalb von Amsterdam. Würde ich immer wieder machen :)
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