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Marathon races near Leiden
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Upcoming Marathon races near Leiden
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353e Mollen Marathon Almere
Almere · 55 km away
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356e Mollen Marathon Almere
Almere () · 55 km away
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Trails Herentals-Tielen
Kasterlee · 30 km away
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Halve Marathon Nieuwkoop
Nieuwkoop · 20 km away
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De One en Only
Roelofarendsveen · 11 km away
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Bouillon · 36 km away
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Nieuwpoort Marathon
Nieuwpoort · 1 km away
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Estafettemarathon Schoonhoven-Nieuwpoort
Nieuwpoort · 36 km away
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Earth Race
Amstelveen · 28 km away
27SEP
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Earth Race – Forest Edition
Amsterdam · 36 km away
27SEP
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Run for KiKa Amsterdam
Amsterdam · 36 km away
Leiden · 80 km
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Recurring Marathon races near Leiden
Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly
Urk Marathon
The Urk Marathon begins and ends at the harbor in Urk, a former island town on the edge of the IJsselmeer. It takes place on a Saturday in October and includes a full marathon and a half marathon. The full race is Flevoland’s only marathon, with capacity for 500 marathon runners and 200 half marathon runners. Loopgroep Urk arranges the event, affiliated with the Atletiekunie.
The course is officially certified and designed for speed. Runners depart the harbor along Urk’s historic boulevard toward the dike, then complete laps: four for the marathon and two for the half. The route also goes by the lighthouse, through wooded areas, and along the IJsselmeer shore. The Saturday timing accommodates runners who prefer not to compete on Sunday, and the event is open to all, from club runners aiming for a personal best to those running their first distance race.
TCS Amsterdam Marathon
The TCS Amsterdam Marathon is an October race weekend in Amsterdam with a full marathon as the main event, plus a half marathon and a 7.5K. The marathon starts and finishes inside the Olympic Stadium, which gives the day a very specific feel: thousands of runners begin either on the stadium field or nearby on Stadionweg, then return to finish back in the arena. It is a World Athletics Platinum Label race, and the course is flat and fast enough to draw runners chasing quick times as well as people who want a big-city marathon with a clear six-hour limit.
The route sends runners through Amsterdam and along the Amstel, using part of the old Olympic marathon course without turning the race into a city-center loop only. That stretch passes stately houses, windmills, open views, and working river traffic before the course comes back close to the center. Start waves are sorted by expected finish time, with bib colors matching wave colors, so the large field is managed in a fairly structured way.
TCS Amsterdam Marathon 2026
Runners begin and end inside Amsterdam’s historic Olympic Stadium, connecting the TCS Amsterdam Marathon to the city’s Olympic history. This annual road race in Amsterdam features the TCS Marathon as its primary distance. The course is flat and fast, appealing to participants seeking swift times and a major city race atmosphere.
The marathon course traces a section of the 1928 Olympic Games route along the Amstel River. It passes notable sights such as stately homes, windmills, the Rijksmuseum underpass, and the Heineken Experience, before looping through Vondelpark. The broader race weekend covers a half marathon, a 7.5 KM race, a Kids Run, a Heroes Run, Mini Marathons, and a Good Morning City Run. Additionally, there is a Marathon Expo, Pasta Party, a Business Run option, a charity program, and volunteer assistance coordinated by Le Champion.
41e BAX Halve Marathon van Doetinchem
The BAX Halve Marathon van Doetinchem begins on the recently renewed athletics track in Doetinchem, featuring five race distances from 1 km up to the half marathon. Participants can select from the 21.1 km half marathon, 15 km, 7.5 km, 2.5 km, or 1 km. This variety accommodates adults, youth runners, business teams, and adapted-sport participants. The event is affiliated with the Atletiekunie and has a participant cap of 1,500.
All distances follow routes through De Slangenburg, the nature reserve near Doetinchem, instead of solely using town streets. The shorter races make the event accessible for children and newer runners, while the 15 km and half marathon provide experienced runners with a longer route starting from the same athletics venue. This race marks its 41st edition and includes practical race-day facilities such as public transport access, parking, changing rooms, showers, first aid, and AEDs.
Marathon The Hague
Marathon The Hague is a running weekend in The Hague, featuring a 42.195 km marathon scheduled for November. The program includes a 5 km, a 10 km, a Business 10 km, 1 km and 2.5 km kids’ runs, a City Walk, a four-person Business Relay Marathon, and Marathon4ALL, a 1 km event for participants with physical or mental disabilities.
The route begins on Lange Voorhout and concludes on the Plein, incorporating the city, parks, beach, dunes, and Wassenaar into the marathon course. Runners will pass Madurodam, follow the Haringkade towards Scheveningen, go through Westbroekpark, reach the beach at Laan van Poot, run north along the harbor quays, enter the dunes at Wassenaarse Slag, pass near Landgoed Clingendael, and traverse the Haagse Bos before returning to the center. The event revives a Hague marathon tradition dating back to the older Den Haag Marathon, which was the first Dutch marathon held in autumn and previously offered a 60 km ultra, a half marathon, and a children’s race.
Hafkamp Groenewegen De Ronde Venen Marathon
The Hafkamp Groenewegen De Ronde Venen Marathon starts and finishes in the center of Abcoude, a village about 3 km south of Amsterdam. It is a November running event in the municipality of De Ronde Venen, with a full marathon, a duo marathon, a 10 km race, and a mini-marathon. The full marathon is a paved, single-loop course through the Groene Hart, the green rural area between major Dutch cities. The duo marathon gives two runners one marathon to share, with partners alternating between running and cycling.
The course visits all eight villages in De Ronde Venen and mixes village roads with open countryside. Runners pass rivers, meadows, a former railway line, a cattle farm, and the Botshol nature reserve. The official description calls the route fast and varied, which fits a course that keeps changing without leaving the flat Dutch landscape. The De Ronde Venen Marathon Foundation organizes the event, and the race is aimed at both recreational runners and more competitive runners who want a full-distance road marathon close to Amsterdam.
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.
Pre-Run Egmond Halve Marathon
The Pre-Run Egmond Halve Marathon is a trail training run in Egmond-Binnen, serving as preparation for the Egmond Half Marathon in January. It features 8 km and 16 km routes, with entry limited to 1,000 runners, making it feel like a focused rehearsal rather than a large-scale event. The run typically sells out, and late registration is not permitted.
The course provides a sample of Egmond's challenging terrain: beach, dunes, forest, heathland, and short, steep ascents. Some participants use it to refine their speed for later personal best attempts; others approach it as a demanding training session over varied ground. The participants include a broad spectrum of runners, from local regulars to those preparing for the main Egmond Half Marathon. Supporters line the course, and essential race-day services like first aid, parking, and a supervised cloakroom are provided.
Spijkenisse-SPARK marathon
The Spijkenisse-SPARK Marathon begins and ends in Spijkenisse, a town near Rotterdam in the Netherlands. This road-running event offers four distances: 5 km, 10 km, half marathon, and marathon, with a limit of 1,500 participants. The race has taken place annually since 2010 and is managed by the Atletiekunie, the Dutch athletics federation.
The marathon course primarily crosses the open polders of Nissewaard and follows the Bernisse. Consequently, wind and rain can be as significant as pacing. The course offers minimal shelter, adding a challenge beyond what a typical flat Dutch route might imply. Dedicated runners have participated in every edition, and the event attracts participants from Belgium, Germany, Great Britain, Norway, and the United States.
Halve Marathon van Haren
The Halve Marathon van Haren is a spring road race held in Haren, Groningen. The main half marathon begins at Geertsemaweg. The event also offers 10 km and 5 km races, alongside a short adapted-sport FrameRun. This setup accommodates regular runners, younger participants, and athletes using running frames. Entry is limited to 2,000 participants, with no late registration permitted.
The half marathon route winds through the Haren area, utilizing the Scharlakenhof sports centre as a nearby base. Participants should anticipate a walk of just under a kilometre from the sports centre to the start line. Parking may require extra time because of the area's popularity. ATC '75 is the organizer for this event, now in its fortieth edition. Available facilities include changing rooms, showers, massage services, first aid, AEDs, and parking.
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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About Marathon races in Leiden
Leiden Base Miles
Leiden hosts 24 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 singels, the Oude Rijn edges, and the tight city centre when they want quick intervals without leaving town. Leiden Run Club starts free social runs every Sunday at 10:30 AM from De Morspoort, with coffee after. Stichting We Run The City keeps the training steady in Leiden. The city centre gives you bridges, stones, corners, and that proper zweet op de kop feeling. The race calendar offers 195 km total. 100 Bruggenloop, Singelloop Leiden, Glibbertreel Leiden, Zorg en Zekerheid Circuit, and Leidse Houtloop keep the calendar honest.
Locals ride out fast because pedal power just works here. Swift-Leiden is the straight club option, and Raas rolls social rides every Thursday around 19:00h. Keytown cruisers gives the group-ride fix when solo Z2 starts getting boring. The Dune & Sea Route gives 33 km through Leiden, Wassenaar, and Katwijk, with North Sea air only 8 km from town. The Dune Region gives the nearest climbs, and the dunes reach 25 metres when you want something more than flat base miles. The Mills & More Route passes 20 windmills over 34.8 km. The Trekvaart route works the waterways of Leiden and Oegstgeest. The Limes Matilo route gives 15 km through Archeologisch Park Matilo.
South Holland works best in April-June and September-October, when legs come around and the calendar feels full. Spring gives 12-20°C days, and late April brings the Bollenstreek peak between Haarlem and Leiden. Leiden summer is long enough for evening intervals, easy spins to Katwijk, and heat-aware runs where locals watch heart rate and carry a water-and-salt plan. Early autumn gives 20-22°C days, which is perfect for gran fondo pace without drama. Winter changes the rhythm for both sports. The Netherlands often sits at 0-8°C in winter, and December can shrink daylight to 7-8 hours, so locals keep it short, steady, and close to home.