Races by distance
Upcoming 5K races across the Netherlands.
Looking for a 5K in the Netherlands? Below are the upcoming 5K races, from big-city events to scenic classics, each with the date, location and a direct link to sign up. Browse other distances or filter by city on the main races page.
A women-only evening running and walking event held annually on the first Friday of September in Leiden.
Gouda's canal-side road race with 5K and 10K plus family runs on Sunday, preceded by a 'by night' run on Saturday evening.
The biggest 10-mile race in the Netherlands. From Amsterdam's Dam Square through the IJ Tunnel to Zaandam.
Point-to-point coastal marathon over Zeeland beaches and dunes finishing in Zoutelande, billed as the heaviest marathon in the Netherlands.
Utrecht's biggest running event along the beautiful canals and through the historic city center.
Brabant's largest running weekend: marathon, half and quarter marathon on Sunday, with a 5K city run, kids run and urban walk on Saturday.
Long-running road event in Etten-Leur offering marathon, half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and kids runs.
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.
Iconic island road race on Terschelling; the marathon and half marathon run on Sunday, with the 'Kleintje Berenloop' 5K and 10K the day before.
Cross the iconic bridges of Rotterdam in this scenic 15K through the city's skyline.
Late-November cross country event in the Oude Warande in Tilburg, hosting recreational cross runs alongside elite and national championship races.
Winter road race through the Montferland hills from 's-Heerenberg, organised by Stichting Zevenheuvelenloop as the successor to the Montferland Run.
Traditional season-opening road race of the Dutch calendar, headlined by its classic 20 km distance plus shorter runs.
One of the Netherlands' largest half marathons, drawing over 12,000 runners through the streets of Venlo, with 10K, 5K and kids runs alongside.
Nijmegen's main city half marathon with 5, 10 and 21.1 km distances plus a Saturday city cross.
Classic Breda road race along the city canals, returning in spring under organiser Le Champion for its 39th edition.
The oldest marathon in the Netherlands, offering a full marathon, half marathon and shorter distances.
Elite road race in Brunssum best known for its fast 10K, which has produced world-class times, alongside a 5K and public runs.
An evening run through the illuminated centre of Groningen, with start and finish on the Grote Markt.
A long-running half marathon in Harderwijk, starting and finishing on the boulevard, with quarter marathon, 5K and kids distances.
Amersfoort's main city running event starting from the Eemplein, with the half marathon as flagship distance plus 10K, 5K and kids runs.
The main city run of Den Bosch through the historic fortified centre, with 5, 10 and 15 km distances plus walking options.