Your can pick up your race number and Tag on Saterday or at the day of the event at the race secretariat (if you live in the Netherlands, your bib number will be sent to you). For your own safety you are strongly encouraged to complete the medical form on the back of the bib. You must wear your bib number on your chest. Your bib number is personal to you and is not transferable. In case of an emergency your bib number will serve as your passport.

During the ABN AMRO CPC Run The Hague a separate competition has been organised for Dutch businesses; the Business Runs, consist of the Business Run Half Marathon, the Business Run 10 km and the Business Run 5 km. Teams that take part in the Business Run Half Marathon are automatically entered for the Dutch Business Runs Championships.

The entryform is only in Dutch. If you want help, send an email to businessruns@like2run.nl.

Entries may be cancelled. However, the entry fee will not be refunded.

Along the course you will be served water and Extran Hydro Lemon at the service posts, which are situated at every five kilometre point. Taksi will be served at the Ernst & Bobbie Children's Run and the ABN AMRO Youth Run. Sufficient medical help will also be available. A special drink system will be used at the service posts.

The changing facility will be situated on the events terrain on the Malieveld.  The changing facility is accessible by participants only and not by those accompanying them. Entry to the changing facility before and after the ABN AMRO CPC Run The Hague will be granted only upon presentation of your bib number.

Opening times: 09.00 - 17.30 hrs.
There are no showers or safes in the changing facility.
 

You can change distances at the race secretariat on the Malieveld. You can only switch from a shorter distance to a longer distance.
Example: You have entered for the Dunea 10 km Run and would like to run the ABN AMRO Half Marathon.  Unfortunately it will not be possible to switch in the opposite direction.  If you switch distances you will be running without time registration.

The ABN AMRO CPC Run The Hague has associated itself with the AMREF Flying Doctors this year.

The course for the 38th edition of the ABN AMRO CPC Run The Hague on March 11, 2012 can be found here.

• ABN AMRO Half Marathon (21,1 km)
• Dunea 10K Run
• West 5K Run
• ABN AMRO Youth Run (2,5 km)
• Ernst & Bobbie Children's Run (1 km)

We have once again organised The Netherlands' nicest Schools' Run over various distances (with exception of the half marathon). The Business Run will take place over the three longest distances of the ABN AMRO CPC Run The Hague.

The 38th edition of the ABN AMRO CPC Run The Hague will take place on Sunday March 11, 2012.

The entry for the ABN AMRO CPC Run The Hague is closed. The maximum amount of entrees has been reached. 

Extran Hydro Lemon Ice will be served at all service posts during the ABN AMRO CPC Run The Hague. Extran Hydro Lemon will also be served after the finish.

The organisers advise all participants to come to the event using public transport wherever possible. The start is only a few minutes walk from the NS station The Hague Central (Den Haag Centraal).

There is lots to do in The Hague before and after the ABN AMRO CPC Run The Hague.

The kilometre points will be indicated by sign posts along the side of the road. On the half marathon course, the clocks will be positioned at the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15 and 20 km points and at the finish. On the 10 km course the digital clocks will be positioned at the 5 km point and at the finish.

The ABN AMRO CPC Run The Hague is approved by Like2Run.

Read this information well!

Advice for the preparation and before the run:

1. If you have issues with your health, which results in high risk of heart / vascular disease, such as overweight, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, earlier occurrences of heart /vascular disease, or it is prevalent in your family, or if you have injuries, we advise you to get yourself checked out by a sports medical specialist. In the Netherlands, that would be the Sport Medisch Adviesbureau (S.M.A.) or a sports policlinic. On the website www.sportzorg.nl you will find more information on check-ups, testing methods and a questionnaire (incl. A cardio vascular questionnaire) that you can fill in. After filling in the questionnaire you can determine whether it makes sense to have a cardio vascular check-up.

2. Clothing and weather:

• Above 15 degrees and especially 20 degrees you must wear light ventilating clothing. Otherwise the body can't dispel the heat causing it to build up. (do not wear cotton; it retains moisture)
• A thermal vest is best on the skin in cold weather (5 degrees and for slow runners 10 degrees). Wear a thin ventilated layer (no nylon) on top. A hat is recommended in wind and low wind chill factor.
• Tie your laces well (dubble loop) and make sure they don't become loose during the race.

Note: The slower you run the more clothing you will need (except at around 20 degrees).  The body cools down quickly when walking.  The wind chill factor is determined by the wind and humidity.  For example: When the temperature is +10°C with average wind (wind-force 5) it will feel like +4.  However, if it is 5°C with average wind, it will feel like -4°C. In Rotterdam the afternoon temperature often falls by 5 or 6°C, which means among the slower runners we often see cold runners.

3. Make a training plan. This will of course depend on the event you are taking part in.

4. Run only on well-worn shoes (never new!) and socks and keep an eye on the road surface during your training. Change from left to right while running and go off road whenever possible. Please don't wear brand new shoes and socks for the race.

5. If you have or have had high temperature (>39o) in the week preceding the event, do not run.

Advice for directly before and after the run

1. How much you drink is dependent on the weather and how much you transpire (this is very personal). Drink up to 45 minutes before the start. The stop drinking and go to the toilet. Take a bottle (ca. 300 ml) with you to the starting pen and drink all of it 5-10 minutes before the start. This way you'll avoid having to go to the toilet during the race. Feeling thirsty is never a good measure. If you are not used to drinking, only drink water (100-200 ml) every 15 minutes. Drinks containing carbohydrates are also suitable. Make sure you consume about 70 grams of carbohydrates during the entire race. Bottles with measured amounts of sports drinks (that you carry with you in your belt) can help. If the weather is cool or if you are not a fast runner, consume energy drinks rather than solid food or fruit. The latter stays too long in the stomach. Remember: the difference in your weight before and after the race of 1 kg or more is the amount of liquid you have drunk too little. Try this out when you are training.
Click here for more information about drinking, individual liquid requirements and the drinking system during the ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam.

2. Listen to your body! If you don't feel well, stop running. The first signs of dehydration are: goose pimples on your chest and upper arms, shivers, pressure in the head, dizziness, later muscle cramp, vomiting and dry skin. These symptoms can quickly lead to disorientation and confusion. If you have experienced dehydration and/or high temperature then there is a high probability that you will experience it again, especially in warm weather. Do not run; there is no shame in dropping out!

3. If you have calf cramps run slowly or walk, do light stretches; don't stop but drink extra! Look out for dehydration.

4. Start slowly. Check your pace, every kilometre too fast at the beginning of the race can mean the loss of minutes per kilometre at the end of the race. Run at your own pace; avoid increasing your tempo or sprinting in the final kilometres.

5. STOP if you experience chest pain, abnormal shortness of breath or dizziness.

6. Keep an eye on the road surface and other situations around you.

7. Apply Vaseline to your nipples, thighs and other areas likely to chafe.

8. You are expected to carry medical information relating to illnesses (e.g. diabetes, medicines) with you -preferably written on the reverse of your bib number. Write also the telephone number of a person who can be contacted during the race. Also write your name, address and telephone number on the reverse of your bib number.

Advice for after the run

1.Drink a lot and warm down or cool down (depending on what you call it). Drink first and then eat a light meal (bread banana etc.)

2. Also in the days that follow walk regularly and drink more also consume more carbohydrates. Give yourself enough time to recover!

3. If the weather is cold, change your clothing immediately after the race and drink thee or broth. Do not drink any alcohol or coffee.

4. Directly after the finish it is sensible to drink lots and to consume enough carbohydrates. This will help you replenish the liquids and energy lost during the race. Recommended are sports drinks with carbohydrates, lots of water (>1/2 litre) and ripe bananas.

Urgent questions just before the race

If despite preparing well and reading the medical information you still have urgent questions, on the day before a running event, relating to training, injuries, nutrition etc. Please contact your local doctor.

We wish you all the best with your preparation!

The Medical Committee ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam
J.M. van Ochten, arts

There is a minimum age requirement for each distance
ABN AMRO Half Marathon - 18 years
Dunea 10K Run - 16 years
West 5K Run - 12 years
ABN AMRO Youth Run (2,5K) - 8 years - 12 year (incl.)
Ernst & Bobbie Children's Run - up to and incl. 10 years

The programme for the 38th edition of the ABN AMRO CPC Run The Hague on March 11 can be checked here.

If you have any questions about the race you can reach the race secretariat by info@cpcloopdenhaag.nl.

At the day of the event you can reach the race secretariat at the Malieveld. You can ask questions about your bib number, starting pens and time registration.

Openingtimes at Malieveld:

Saterday March 10 2012 from 10.00 untill 17.00 o'clock
Sunday March 11 2012 from 09.00 untill 14.00 o'clock

The results of all distances will be available to view on this website on Sunday, March 13 from 18:00.

The SMS Text Service gives you the opportunity to keep your own fans updated with your split times (only available for the Half Marathon). Provide us with the your friends or family member's number and they will receive your split times and expected finishing time on their telephone.

All participants who pass the finish will receive a unique ABN AMRO CPC Run The Hague medal.

To determine which starting pen you should be in you must choose one of the options below when you complete your entry form. State your realistic finishing time, as your stated time cannot be changed. You will receive a sticker for the relevant starting pen with your bib number.

ABN AMRO Half Marathon

Starting pen A: < 1.30 hr (only with proof)
Starting pen B: < 1.40 hr (only with proof)
Starting pen C: between 1.40 hr and 1.50 hrs
Starting pen D: target time between 1.50 and 2.30 hrs

Dunea 10 km Run

Starting pen A: < 45 min (only with proof)
Starting pen B: between 45 min and 55 min
Starting pen C: between 55 min and 60 min
Starting pen C: target time between 60 min and 80 min

West 5 km Run

Starting pen A: < 18 min (only with proof)
Starting pen B: target time between 18 min and 60 min

To be able to start in pens "only with proof" you must send proof of the time you have run after 1 March 2010, within 5 days. You can send the proof as an attachment in an email to info@cpcloopdenhaag.nl with "Starting Pen A" or "Starting Pen B" in the subject field, stating the time you have run and the date and place you ran that time.You can also fax the proof to +31 10-2919172 or by post to SMC B.V., Postbus 21955, 3001 AZ Rotterdam.

ABN AMRO Half Marathon - 150 minutes
Dunea 10 km Run - 80 minutes
West 5 km Run - 60 minutes
ABN AMRO Youth Run - 35 minutes
Ernst & Bobbie Children's Run - 25 minutes

Time registration during the ABN AMRO CPC Run The Hague, the 10K Run and the West 5K Run will take place via B-Tag.

Toilets are situated in the changing facilities, at the start and along the course.