Eindhoven · Netherlands
Marathon races near Eindhoven
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Run · trail · Marathon
GR Provincie Trail Luik
Hannuit · 39 km away
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19SEP
Run · road · Marathon
Mud Masters Airport Weeze - Herbst Edition
Weeze · 54 km away
26SEP
Run · road · Marathon
Estafettemarathon Schoonhoven-Nieuwpoort
Nieuwpoort · 69 km away
27SEP
Run · road · Marathon
Halve Marathon Turnhout
Turnhout · 40 km away
Eindhoven · 80 km
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Wilhelminaberg Trappen Marathon
The Wilhelminaberg Trappen Marathon course for runners includes a 248-meter staircase with 508 steps. This race takes place in Landgraaf, South Limburg, situated on the 93-meter Wilhelminaberg, which is the highest slag heap in the Netherlands. It is a lap-based road and stair race, offering distances from 5 km up to a marathon, alongside a kids run and a Business Run for teams of up to five.
Each standard lap is 1,090 meters. Consequently, the 5 km requires 5 laps, the 10 km is 10 laps, the 10 mile is 16 laps, the half marathon is 21 laps, and the marathon is 42 laps. The full marathon involves runners ascending the staircase 44 times, totaling 22,350 steps. This is why Dutch media refers to it as the toughest marathon in the Netherlands. The kids run features a scaled-down version of the central element: it begins at the base of the stairs and concludes at the summit.
Marathon Eindhoven
Marathon Eindhoven occupies a full October weekend in Eindhoven, with the marathon typically held on the second Sunday and concluding on the Vestdijk. The primary race covers 42.195 km with a six-hour time limit. The event also features a half marathon, quarter marathon, 5 km, CityRuns, Kids Runs, business runs, Urban Walks of 10 and 15 km, and a relay where four participants each run slightly over 10.5 km. It ranks as the third largest marathon in the Netherlands, following Rotterdam and Amsterdam. The broader event attracts over 38,000 participants and more than 200,000 spectators.
The race originated as the Lichtstad Marathon, with initial editions seeing only about 50 to 60 participants. It was later revived for Eindhoven’s city anniversary, and subsequent runner advocacy ensured its continuation. The course has been modified multiple times to extend deeper into the city. The race has a significant Belgian contingent; the Belgian Championship Marathon is integrated into the Sunday schedule, and Belgian runners frequently feature prominently among the elite field. Eindhoven is a fast marathon course, evidenced by a men's course record below 2:05, a women's record under 2:23, and one of the world's fastest average top-ten marathon times. The event contributes to KWF Kankerbestrijding, enabling runners to fundraise for cancer research.
ASML Marathon Eindhoven
The ASML Marathon Eindhoven takes place over two days on the second weekend of October. It stands as North Brabant's largest two-day sports event, featuring a full marathon, half marathon, quarter marathon, City Run, Kids Run, Urban Walk, and Your Marathon Challenge. The half marathon attracts the most runners, and the main race accommodates up to 15,000 participants.
The course is flat and wide, facilitating fast times, with a finish in the city center. Supporters line the route, and the event welcomes club runners, charity participants, families, and newcomers. A local tradition involves a connection with KWF's Run Against Cancer, allowing participants to fundraise for guaranteed entry spots when standard registration closes.
Linker Oevert Marathon Antwerpen
The Linker Oevert Marathon Antwerpen is a city road race in Antwerp, Belgium, held in mid-October. Participants can select 10 km, half marathon, or full marathon distances, accommodating both those advancing from shorter races and experienced marathoners.
Each distance features a single-loop course: 10 km, 21.0975 km, or 42.195 km. The route crosses Antwerp, offering sights of the River Scheldt and city landmarks. Spectators can cheer runners, then explore Antwerp's attractions such as the zoo, the MAS museum, or the diamond district.
TREK Antwerp Marathon
The TREK Antwerp Marathon is an October running event in Antwerp, a Belgian port city on the Scheldt. Participants can select the full marathon, half marathon, or 10K, accommodating both long-distance runners and those seeking a shorter city race. The event draws a significant field for a Belgian city race, with approximately 20,000 runners participating across the three distances. This marks the sixth edition of the race.
The route crosses the center of Antwerp, passing historic landmarks instead of skirting the city's periphery. Marathon participants are supported by pacers identified by colored target-time flags. The course features aid stations and distinct kilometer and time markers. All finishers are awarded a medal, and marathon entrants also receive an event T-shirt. Additionally, runners have the option to pay after completing the race to have their medal engraved with their name and finish time. Timing is managed via electronic chip with live results available online. The practical arrangements include changing tents and secure bag storage, but showers are not provided at the venue.
Marathon Eindhoven 10 km run by night
The Marathon Eindhoven 10 km run by night is the 10K race held during the Eindhoven Marathon weekend, taking place in Eindhoven every second Sunday in October. This larger event has been held annually since 1990 and features marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K races, positioning the night 10K as part of a broader city running program.
The available information does not detail the 10K route specifically. However, the event is part of a marathon series known for its competitive depth. The marathon records are notable: Dickson Kiptolo Chumba set the men's record at 2:05:46, and Georgina Rono holds the women's record at 2:24:33.
Marathon Kasterlee
Marathon Kasterlee is a running event in Kasterlee, Belgium. Both the marathon and half marathon begin at 10:00 AM in mid-November. The race uses a 21 km loop; marathon participants complete the loop twice, and half marathoners complete it once. This is not a fast, city-road race, as approximately 90 percent of the course runs through forest and field paths.
The route is suitable for runners who prefer soft ground, varied footing, and a rural setting that can become challenging after rain. The participant list frequently includes triathletes and duathletes using this event as a final preparation before the Hel van Kasterlee, the local winter duathlon. One sold-out edition attracted 300 marathon runners and 1,600 half marathon runners, contributing to the event's significant participation while maintaining its local identity.
Van Oers Marathon Brabant
On the last Sunday of October, Etten-Leur dedicates its streets and outer roads to the Van Oers Marathon Brabant. Participants can select from a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or full marathon. A 2.5K race is available for ages 10 to 16, and a family run is offered for younger children. This event is a wide-ranging local race day, attracting thousands of runners and supporters to the town center and surrounding areas.
The course, as described by the organizers, is varied, incorporating both central Etten-Leur and its environs. The event originated over 40 years ago, linked to the 15th anniversary of the athletics club Achilles. While its distances and route have evolved, the race continues to rely on club involvement, local backing, and a large race-day crowd. Businesses can also compete in the “Fastest Company in West Brabant” challenge, open to companies from beyond the immediate region.
Nationaal Park Marathon Hoge Kempen
The Nationaal Park Marathon Hoge Kempen guides participants off-road through Hoge Kempen National Park in Maasmechelen, Limburg. This late-winter Sunday event offers four distances: 7 km, 14 km, 21 km, and 42 km, suitable for short-distance hikers, trail runners, half-marathoners, and marathon runners.
The route highlights the park's unique landscapes, Belgium’s only national park. Participants can register online, find support along the course, and use chip timing. A portion of each registration fee supports nature projects within the park.
Halve Marathon de Waal
The Halve Marathon de Waal is a small annual road race held in De Waal on Texel, starting at Langwaal 9. AV Texel, along with the village committee, organizes the event. The program includes youth races of 1.2 and 2.5 km, alongside 5 km, 10.6 km, and the 21.1 km half marathon. For many local runners, it marks the start of the road running season on the island. The field is limited to 250 participants.
The routes traverse the Waal and Burg area, a rural part of Texel situated just outside the village. The event has taken place since the eighties, giving it the character of a local tradition rather than a large-scale production. Participants travel from beyond Texel, yet the race retains village-race customs: late entries are managed at the village hall, free soup is provided post-finish, and the raffle’s main prize is a duvet.
Two Rivers Marathon
The Two Rivers Marathon begins and ends in Zaltbommel, a Dutch city known for its medieval center. Runners complete a full 42.2 kilometers along the Waal and Maas rivers. This is a small marathon, limited to approximately 1,000 participants. It features an individual race and a Duo Marathon, where two runners share the distance, switching at the halfway point. The event frequently encounters raw spring weather, aligning with its practical origins. It was established as a training marathon for those preparing for the Two Oceans Marathon and Comrades Marathon, and it continues to serve as an official qualifier for both.
The course primarily follows dikes through the Bommelerwaard region, with the two rivers flanking the route for a significant portion. Runners preparing for the Two Oceans and Comrades Marathons still participate, alongside regular Dutch marathoners and individuals seeking a low-key, personal event over a large city race. Aid stations are positioned every 5 kilometers. Following the finish, participants take a short walk to a park located on the old city wall. Here, they can collect their belongings, shower, eat, and enjoy the beer and braai (barbecue) that have become integral to the race's character.
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Eindhoven Training Notes
Eindhoven hosts 15 Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals run the Dommel River Trail when they want water, shade, and easy distance without leaving town. Genneper Parken gives runners 7 to 10 km of mixed paths, and Philips de Jongh Park works well for a calm 3 to 4 km shakeout. Social Run Club Eindhoven meets on Wednesday at 19:30 and Saturday at 10:00. Tante Trail runs women-only 5 or 10 km trails on Saturday morning. Trailrunners Brabant does social trails and Hill Repeat Monday. ASML Marathon Eindhoven anchors the calendar, with Dommelloop Eindhoven, Genneper Parkenloop, Urban Trail Eindhoven, and Wasvenloop filling the year.
Locals ride Rondje Eindhoven when they want anything from 20 to 75 km without overthinking the route. Fietsrondje Noord-West gives riders 17 km past Philips de Jonghpark, Landgoed De Wielewaal, Genneper Parken, Philips Fruittuin, and De Herdgang. The Van Gogh Roosegaarde cycle path adds 600 meters of glow to an easy spin. Gravel riders start the 113 km route from Eindhoven, and 100 km of it runs on gravel with 28 mm tires still working fine. Onyva has speed groups, and its fastest group averages 29-32 km/h. Gulberg gives the climbs, with 60 meters above NAP and a mountain bike route.
Spring and summer suit both runners and riders best because the paths feel good and the parks stay easy for base miles, intervals, and long Z2. Hot days hit 32°C, so locals shift harder sessions earlier. Autumn and winter change the mood more than the map. Leenderheide, Leenderbos, Boktse Beemden, and the narrow unpaved bits can turn properly muddy, while frequent frosts make winter rides sharper, but normal winters do not keep lasting snow cover.