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The best running races across the Netherlands. Find your next challenge.
Looking for a race to train for with your Run Club or running friends? This is your calendar of upcoming running races across the Netherlands, from the TCS Amsterdam Marathon and NN Marathon Rotterdam to the Dam tot Damloop, Zevenheuvelenloop and the Egmond Halve Marathon. Browse marathons, half marathons, 10Ks, 15Ks and trail runs by city and distance, find a goal that fits your group, and sign up straight from each event.
Upcoming
4Jul
Rotterdam Ekiden
Sat, 4 July 2026Rotterdam
The best-known Dutch Ekiden: a six-person relay covering the full marathon distance in the Kralingse Bos, with legs of 5, 10 and 7.195 km.
Relay
4Sept
Leiden Ladies Run
Fri, 4 September 2026Leiden
A women-only evening running and walking event held annually on the first Friday of September in Leiden.
10K5K
6Sept
Cargill Singelloop Gouda
Sun, 6 September 2026Gouda
Gouda's canal-side road race with 5K and 10K plus family runs on Sunday, preceded by a 'by night' run on Saturday evening.
10K5K
20Sept
Dam tot DamloopPopular
Sun, 20 September 2026Amsterdam
The biggest 10-mile race in the Netherlands. From Amsterdam's Dam Square through the IJ Tunnel to Zaandam.
10 Miles5KKids Run
27Sept
De Posbankloop
Sun, 27 September 2026Rheden
Scenic 6 and 15 km run over forest and heathland roads through Nationaal Park Veluwezoom, including the Posbank hills.
15K6K
3Oct
Kustmarathon Zeeland
Sat, 3 October 2026Zoutelande
Point-to-point coastal marathon over Zeeland beaches and dunes finishing in Zoutelande, billed as the heaviest marathon in the Netherlands.
MarathonTrail10K5K
4Oct
Singelloop Utrecht
Sun, 4 October 2026Utrecht
Utrecht's biggest running event along the beautiful canals and through the historic city center.
Half Marathon10K5K
11Oct
ASML Marathon EindhovenPopular
Sun, 11 October 2026Eindhoven
Brabant's largest running weekend: marathon, half and quarter marathon on Sunday, with a 5K city run, kids run and urban walk on Saturday.
MarathonHalf MarathonQuarter Marathon5K
11Oct
4 Mijl van GroningenPopular
Sun, 11 October 2026Groningen
Point-to-point mass road race of 4 English miles from Haren to the Vismarkt in central Groningen, held on the second Sunday of October since 1987.
4 Miles
18Oct
TCS Amsterdam MarathonPopular
Sun, 18 October 2026Amsterdam
Run through historic Amsterdam, finishing inside the Olympic Stadium. An iconic fall marathon with fast times and incredible atmosphere.
MarathonHalf Marathon8K
24Oct
Droomtijdloop Delft
Sat, 24 October 2026Delft
A night half marathon through the city of Delft, organised by AV De Koplopers.
Half Marathon
25Oct
Van Oers Marathon Brabant
Sun, 25 October 2026Etten-Leur
Long-running road event in Etten-Leur offering marathon, half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and kids runs.
MarathonHalf Marathon10K5K
1Nov
NN Marathon The HaguePopular
Sun, 1 November 2026Den Haag
The Hague's city marathon along the coast and through the historic center. A fast autumn course with a marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids Runs for every level.
Marathon10K5KKids Run
1Nov
Berenloop Terschelling
Sun, 1 November 2026Terschelling
Iconic island road race on Terschelling; the marathon and half marathon run on Sunday, with the 'Kleintje Berenloop' 5K and 10K the day before.
MarathonHalf Marathon10K5K
8Nov
Bruggenloop Rotterdam
Sun, 8 November 2026Rotterdam
Cross the iconic bridges of Rotterdam in this scenic 15K through the city's skyline.
15K5K
14Nov
Garmin Zevenheuvelennacht
Sat, 14 November 2026Nijmegen
Evening 7 km race through Nijmegen, the sister event of the Zevenheuvelenloop, held the night before the main Sunday race.
7K
15Nov
Zevenheuvelenloop
Sun, 15 November 2026Nijmegen
A hilly 15K through the beautiful surroundings of Nijmegen. Known as one of the best organized races in the country.
15K
29Nov
Warandeloop
Sun, 29 November 2026Tilburg
Late-November cross country event in the Oude Warande in Tilburg, hosting recreational cross runs alongside elite and national championship races.
Cross Country10K5K
29Dec
Drenthe Trail Run
Tue, 29 December 2026Norg
A year-end trail run over forest, sand roads and single track in Drenthe, starting and finishing in Norg with 7, 18 and 26 km options.
Trail26K18K7K
31Dec
Intersport Sylvestercross
Thu, 31 December 2026Soest
Year-end cross country classic in the Lange Duinen of Soest, with fun runs on 30 December and the main competitions on New Year's Eve.
Cross Country
10Jan
NN Egmond Halve Marathon
Sun, 10 January 2027Egmond aan Zee
A tough and scenic half marathon along the North Sea coast and through the dunes. The perfect winter challenge.
Half Marathon10K
17Jan
Montferland Halve Marathon
Sun, 17 January 2027's-Heerenberg
Winter road race through the Montferland hills from 's-Heerenberg, organised by Stichting Zevenheuvelenloop as the successor to the Montferland Run.
Half Marathon10K5K
14Feb
Groet uit Schoorl Run
Sun, 14 February 2027Schoorl
Early-season coastal race through the dunes and forests of Schoorl in Noord-Holland, known for fast times over 10, 21.1 and 30 km.
30KHalf Marathon10K
6Mar
SallandTrail
Sat, 6 March 2027Nijverdal
Trail-running event across the Sallandse Heuvelrug offering distances from 12 km up to a 100 km ultramarathon through forest and heathland.
Trail12K21K30K42K50K100K
7Mar
20 van Alphen
Sun, 7 March 2027Alphen aan den Rijn
Traditional season-opening road race of the Dutch calendar, headlined by its classic 20 km distance plus shorter runs.
20KHalf Marathon10K5K
21Mar
Arrow VenloopPopular
Sun, 21 March 2027Venlo
One of the Netherlands' largest half marathons, drawing over 12,000 runners through the streets of Venlo, with 10K, 5K and kids runs alongside.
Half Marathon10K5K
21Mar
Zandvoort Circuit Run
Sun, 21 March 2027Zandvoort
A road race starting on the pit lane of the Zandvoort circuit, with routes crossing the racetrack, beach, dunes and town centre.
10 Miles12K4K
21Mar
Alfa Laval Stevensloop
Sun, 21 March 2027Nijmegen
Nijmegen's main city half marathon with 5, 10 and 21.1 km distances plus a Saturday city cross.
Half Marathon10K5K
4Apr
Bredase Singelloop
Sun, 4 April 2027Breda
Classic Breda road race along the city canals, returning in spring under organiser Le Champion for its 39th edition.
Half Marathon10K5K
11Apr
Enschede Marathon
Sun, 11 April 2027Enschede
The oldest marathon in the Netherlands, offering a full marathon, half marathon and shorter distances.
MarathonHalf Marathon10K5K
24Apr
Batavierenrace
Sat, 24 April 2027Enschede
The world's largest relay race: over 175 km run overnight by hundreds of student teams from Nijmegen to Enschede, capped by a large campus party.
Relay
TBA
Parelloop
Date to be announcedBrunssum
Elite road race in Brunssum best known for its fast 10K, which has produced world-class times, alongside a 5K and public runs.
10K5K
TBA
Nacht van Groningen
Date to be announcedGroningen
An evening run through the illuminated centre of Groningen, with start and finish on the Grote Markt.
Half Marathon10 Miles10K5K
TBA
Broekhuis Halve Marathon Harderwijk
Date to be announcedHarderwijk
A long-running half marathon in Harderwijk, starting and finishing on the boulevard, with quarter marathon, 5K and kids distances.
Half MarathonQuarter Marathon5KKids Run
TBA
Marathon Amersfoort
Date to be announcedAmersfoort
Amersfoort's main city running event starting from the Eemplein, with the half marathon as flagship distance plus 10K, 5K and kids runs.
Half Marathon10K5K
TBA
Vestingloop 's-Hertogenbosch
Date to be announced's-Hertogenbosch
The main city run of Den Bosch through the historic fortified centre, with 5, 10 and 15 km distances plus walking options.
15K10K5KKids Run
Past
31May
HiPRO Utrecht MarathonPopular
Sun, 31 May 2026Utrecht
Run through Utrecht's historic city center and green surroundings, with start and finish at the Utrecht Science Park.
MarathonHalf Marathon10KMini Marathon
17May
Leiden Marathon
Sun, 17 May 2026Leiden
Run through the charming streets of Leiden, past canals, windmills, and tulip fields on the outskirts.
MarathonHalf Marathon10K
12Apr
NN Marathon RotterdamPopular
Sun, 12 April 2026Rotterdam
One of the fastest marathons in the world. Flat course through the heart of Rotterdam, attracting elite athletes and thousands of recreational runners.
MarathonHalf Marathon10K
12Apr
Cruyff Foundation 14K
Sun, 12 April 2026Amsterdam
Run for children who deserve the joy of sport. A unique 14K through Amsterdam celebrating the legacy of Johan Cruyff.
14K
8Mar
CPC Loop Den Haag
Sun, 8 March 2026Den Haag
One of the largest half marathons in the Netherlands, running from the city center to the coast at Scheveningen.
Half Marathon10K
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Frequently asked questions about running races in the Netherlands
What are the biggest running races in the Netherlands?
The best-known races include the TCS Amsterdam Marathon, NN Marathon Rotterdam, Dam tot Damloop, Zevenheuvelenloop and the NN Egmond Halve Marathon. RunClubs.nl tracks 36 upcoming races across 30 cities, from marathons and half marathons to 10Ks and trail runs.
When is the Amsterdam Marathon in 2026?
The TCS Amsterdam Marathon is held in October. You'll find the exact date, distances and a link to sign up in the calendar above, alongside every other major race in the Netherlands.
What running distances can I race in the Netherlands?
Dutch races cover every distance: 5K, 10K, 10 miles, 15K, half marathon and full marathon, plus kids runs and trail distances. Use the distance filter above to find races that match your goal.
How do I find a race near me?
Filter the calendar above by city to see upcoming races in your area, from Amsterdam and Rotterdam to Utrecht, Den Haag, Groningen and beyond. Each race links straight to the official sign-up page.
Are these races open to beginners?
Yes. Most Dutch races offer shorter distances like the 5K or 10K that are perfect for first-timers, alongside the marathon and half marathon for experienced runners.
Is a race missing from the calendar?
We add new races all the time. If you know a race that should be listed, tap "Suggest a race" and let us know: we'll add it for free.