Marathon races near Haren

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.

The Halve Marathon Uithuizermeeden is a 21.1-kilometer road race held in Groningen, in the northern Netherlands. It takes place between Eemshaven and Uithuizermeeden, with over 300 participants in its first running from the port. Stichting Eemshemeeden established the race due to declining interest in the earlier Eemsmondloop 5k and 10k events. The initial course began at Borkumkade in Eemshaven and concluded at Johan Veenplein in Uithuizermeeden. Participants traveled from Uithuizermeeden to the start by train, providing a point-to-point course rather than a circuit. The first race acquired the local moniker “ordeal of the north” due to continuous snow and slick roads, making the half marathon more challenging than its distance implies. Local club runners played a significant role, with Artemis from Winsum achieving podium finishes in older age groups and setting six personal bests.

Boscross Diever is a trail and cross race in Diever, Netherlands, featuring a demanding course through the Drents-Friese Wold. Participants can select from 10.5 km, half marathon, 31.7 km, or full marathon distances, with all races commencing simultaneously at 11:00 AM. The 10.5 km course is a single loop. The longer distances extend this format up to 42.2 km. The event has a participant limit of 150, making it an intimate forest race rather than a large-scale urban event. Registration can be completed beforehand or on the day of the race. Changing facilities are available, and the organizing club is a member of the Atletiekunie, the national athletics federation of the Netherlands.

Run Forest Run Dwingelderveld is a trail race in Dwingeloo, in the southwest of Drenthe, with routes through National Park Dwingelderveld. The area is wet heathland, presenting runners with ponds, small lakes, forest tracks, and patches of drifting sand instead of a road-race setting. The event offers three distances from 15 km up to 44 km, making it a compact trail day rather than a single marathon-only race. The longest reported route is a 44 km loop near Dwingeloo. Entries are capped at 600 runners, with separate men’s and women’s categories, and no on-site registration is available. The start uses a Dutch “druppelstart,” a staggered start where runners scan their bib and go, which prevents the field from bunching up on the trails. Race-day logistics are simple and practical: traffic controllers guide cars to parking near the start and finish, and number pickup and toilets are handled efficiently, allowing runners to wait in the car to stay warm before starting.

The Drenthe Trail Run is a winter trail race held in Norg, located in the Noord-Drenthe region of the Netherlands. Participants can select routes from 7 kilometers up to 42 kilometers, with various distances available in between. This allows the event to cater to individuals seeking a brief off-road run as well as those preparing for a marathon-distance trail race. The course follows unpaved paths through the natural landscapes of Noord-Drenthe, avoiding city streets or repetitive road-race circuits. This event runs concurrently with the Drenthe 200 and attracts a significant annual gathering, having previously seen over 1,200 runners at the start. Accounts from prior races note moderate winter conditions and a robust participation, aligning with the race's straightforward draw: a winter day spent on soft terrain in the Dutch countryside.

The Mensinge Marathon begins in Roden, Drenthe, organized by Loopgroep Roden. This winter running event takes place on a Sunday morning in February, offering several distances: 17, 25, 34, and 43 kilometers. A 10-kilometer option was added for the anniversary edition to attract more local runners from Noordenveld. The course winds through the Mensingebos and Alteveer, featuring forests, open Drenthe landscapes, and historic farms. It attracts regional runners who appreciate the relaxed local atmosphere. Anniversary reports also note participants traveling from further afield, including young people from the Randstad visiting for the weekend. Spectators line sections of the route with music and signs, offering encouragement. Finishers receive local delicacies and a medal.