The 10 km starts at Molenbuurt, near Canadaplein. From there, you run toward the Molen van Piet and pass several cheering zones where many supporters are there to encourage you. You continue via Nieuwlandersingel to Emmastraat, where a number of exciting acts will surprise you. Along Mauritskade to Toelstrakade, participants reach the 5 km mark. Then it’s through Kennemerpark to Oudegracht and Laat. From there, you run through the old city of Alkmaar via Platte Stenenburg to Luttik Oudorp and Paardenmarkt. In the final kilometers, you pass the busy Waagplein, where supporters help you push through the last stretch toward the finish. The finish is at Kerkplein, where your supporters will be waiting to cheer you across the line.
After the start, you run through De Geest via the Clarissenbolwerk, along Kennemersingel. Then you continue through Vrouwenstraat and Ritsevoort toward Oudegracht and the Laat shopping street. Next, you pass through the old city of Alkmaar via Platte Stenenbrug to Luttik Oudorp and Paardenmarkt. In the final kilometer, you go past Waagplein and along Langestraat, reaching the finish at Kerkplein.