Spijkenisse-SPARK marathon

The Spijkenisse-SPARK Marathon begins and ends in Spijkenisse, Netherlands, offering four race distances: 5 km, 10 km, half marathon, and marathon. This road-running event, organized by a group associated with the Atletiekunie (the Dutch athletics federation), has a participant limit of 1,500. The marathon course primarily crosses the open polders of Nissewaard and follows the Bernisse. Consequently, wind and rain can influence the race more significantly than on a protected city course. This exposed nature contributes to its draw: some runners have participated in every edition. The race has attracted participants from Belgium, the United States, Norway, Germany, and Great Britain. Established in 2010, the event does not permit late registration.