Groningen · Netherlands
Half Marathon races near Groningen
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Upcoming Half Marathon races near Groningen
JUL 2
11JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Wiekenloop Bovensmilde
Bovensmilde · 28 km away
26JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Ronde van Stiens
Van Stiens · 53 km away
SEP 3
13SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
EE-Run Stiens (Fr)
Stiens · 54 km away
26SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Roldertoren Run
Rolde · 27 km away
27SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
41. Volkswandertag
Wymeer · 46 km away
Groningen · 80 km
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Recurring Half Marathon races near Groningen
Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly
Lauwersmeer Najaarsrun
The Lauwersmeer Najaarstocht begins and ends in Lauwersoog, located by the Staatsbosbeheer activity centre at the entrance to Lauwersmeer National Park. This autumn trail run and walking event offers routes of 5 km, 10 km, 15 km, and a half marathon. Stichting 40Mijl is the organizer, providing the same distance options for both runners and walkers.
The routes traverse the Lauwersmeer area along unpaved paths, featuring open nature and a tranquil national park environment instead of urban streets. Shorter distances are available for beginners, while the 15 km or half marathon can be tackled by experienced runners and walkers. Camping is available nearby, and specific details regarding timing, parking, and routes will be communicated via newsletter a few weeks prior.
TT City Run
The TT City Run begins on the TT Circuit and concludes in Assen's center, connecting the city’s motor-racing venue with its festival streets. Participants can select from 5.4 km, 10 km, or 14.6 km distances. The event inaugurates the TT Festival, integrating it with Assen’s broader TT week instead of functioning as an independent road race.
The primary courses all lead from the circuit towards the city center. Meanwhile, children compete over shorter distances within Assen: 500 meters for the youngest participants and 1.2 km for older children. The schedule also features TT Circuit Laps, allowing individuals to traverse the circuit at their own speed, accommodating those using mobility aids. Additionally, there is a Business Run for teams and a College Run for local students. All finishers are awarded a TT City Run medal.
7e Pepernotenrun
The Pepernotenrun is a December running event in Franeker, timed around the Sinterklaas season and capped at 1,000 participants. It starts from Jan Rodenhuisplein in the city center and offers races for children as well as longer options for adults, including 5.5 km, 10 km, 16 km, and a half marathon distance of 21.1 km. Beginners, club runners, families, and more experienced runners can all find a distance that fits.
The route goes through Franeker’s historic center, past old streets and monuments, with the start and finish on the central city square. Local runners line up alongside people coming from farther away, and the practical setup includes public transport access, parking, changing rooms, showers, first aid, AEDs, water points, and guarded storage. The clearest tradition comes after the finish: every participant gets hot chocolate and pepernoten.
Bovenboerloop
The Bovenboerloop is a December running event in Nijeveen, Drenthe, offering distances from 6 km to the half marathon. It is run as a fun run, not a large-scale city race, with approximately 120 participants reported. Local triathlon club TZT86 organizes the event, with online registration and race numbers/timing chips collected at the DOS’46 korfball club canteen.
The route leads through the open countryside surrounding Nijeveen, where wind and rain can be significant factors due to limited shelter. The half marathon has seen personal-best performances, such as Paul Hanique's reported 1:25:49 finish. The race has a history spanning over thirty editions, and the local setup continues post-race with showers and refreshments available at the canteen.
Ameland Adventurerun
The Ameland Adventurerun is a December running event on the Wadden island of Ameland, taking place during Advent between the Wadden Sea and the North Sea. Adult participants can select 5, 10, or 21 kilometers, while children have designated 1 or 2 kilometer races. The event's program is centered in Nes, hosting the starts, finishes, and award ceremonies.
The routes circumnavigate the center of Nes, integrating the event with the island village rather than a secluded sports course. Many participants travel by ferry from the mainland; one description notes the boat was full of people en route for the race. The evening prior features a race office and a pre-party. Race day includes warm-ups, multiple starts, and prize ceremonies. It attracts serious runners, novices, children, and groups of friends who combine the trip to Ameland with the race and a pre-Christmas island excursion.
Gaasterlan Run
The Gaasterlan Run is a road race held in late December in Gaasterland, Friesland, based in Balk. It offers runners a choice of distances, from approximately 7.5 km or 12 km up to the half marathon and full marathon, accommodating local joggers, club runners, and marathoners. Previous editions included a 4-mile option, but the current offerings focus on the 7.5 km, 12 km, half marathon, and marathon.
The route crosses the Gaasterland landscape, passing through its forested areas, a feature frequently mentioned by locals. The race was initiated by Voetbal Vereniging Balk, with a participant limit of 2,000. It is a straightforward, community-organized event: late registration is permitted if spots are available, and participants unable to compete can transfer their entry to another person for the same distance. The Gaasterland running schedule also features the Gaasterland Trail, a relaxed forest trail event where timing is applied only to the 50 km distance and it supports nature conservation.
Slachterin, Wommels (Fr)
Slachterin is a road race in Wommels, a village in Friesland, Netherlands, utilizing the Slachtedijk and Slachtebrug. Runners can select routes from 5 km to 21 km, with 10 km and half marathon options. The participants range from youth on shorter distances to adults on longer ones. SV Friesland organizes the event, affiliated with the Atletiekunie.
The start is at the edge of Wommels near Het Bosk and It Dielhus, with the finish located close to registration and changing facilities, simplifying logistics. The race is limited to 350 participants. Parking, first aid, AEDs, changing rooms, and showers are available at the tennis court adjacent to the finish. SV Friesland members receive a discount, and early registration is less expensive. Late registration is permitted if spots remain.
Oudejaarscross Stiens
The Oudejaarscross Stiens is a short cross-country run held on New Year's Eve in the Stienser forest, near Stiens in Friesland. The format involves runners completing a shared lap of approximately 2 km with trainers, followed by up to 45 minutes of running at their own pace.
This event is a small, capped race with a limit of 150 participants and no late registration, differing from larger road races. Sportvereniging Friesland manages the organization and communication. Members of the club can pre-register at no cost, while non-members incur a small entry fee. The course area is basic, with no facilities such as toilets, changing rooms, or showers provided at the venue.
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About Half Marathon races in Groningen
Groningen Training Notes
Groningen hosts 13 Half Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
The Stadspark loop is 5 km for intervals. 4 km. The Reitdiepgebied suits easy Z2 when you want space, and Paterswoldsemeer gives a full loop of about 11 km. Run Club Groningen hosts free weekly runs around the city, and Slow Runners Groningen keeps the pace friendly. The 4 Mijl van Groningen, Martini Marathon, Dwars door Groningen, Campus Trail, and KardingeRun sit as the anchor races.
Locals ride from the city because Groningen is just big and small enough for fantastic rides. The junction network gives you freedom, so riders build base miles on Around Groningen, Along the Reitdiep, Wind along to the mill, or Cycling from city to polder. Cycling Espresso Groningen leaves Doppio Espresso Brugstraat at 10:10 sharp on many second Sundays, with groups by speed and coffee talk after. Cycle Sport Groningen starts from the Stadspark parking lot opposite the trotting track. Kardingebult is the climb spot, and Kardingebultra is the anchor event when you want the legs to bite.
Spring and summer suit steady training, and locals still carry rain legs because very rainy periods are common in summer. Summer gives warm, humid days, so riders and runners often keep Z2 honest and save intervals for the cooler parts of the day. Autumn is when most people focus on the 4 Mijl van Groningen, and clubs run social events throughout the year. Winter stays cool and usually above freezing, but easterly winds can bring frost, snow often falls, and Cycling Espresso Groningen skips rides when roads are icy.