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Half Marathon races near Nijmegen
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Upcoming Half Marathon races near Nijmegen
This week 2
4JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
353e Mollen Marathon Almere
Almere · 73 km away
7JUL
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Let's Go Running - UHT Driebergen - Rhenen
Zeist · 50 km away
JUL 3
12JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
HTV-Sparda Rheinuferlauf
Duisbourg · 77 km away
25JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
31. HTV-SPARDA-Rheinuferlauf, 46. Int. Volkslauf mit HM
Duisburg · 77 km away
25JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
356e Mollen Marathon Almere
Almere () · 73 km away
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AUG 4
23AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
21. Gladbecker Sparkassenlauf
Gladbeck · 79 km away
30AUG
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Rovertsche Leij Trail
Poppel () · 72 km away
30AUG
Run · trail · Half Marathon
N70 Trail - Welcome to the Dutch Alps
Ubbergen · 3 km away
30AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Bocholter Halbmarathon
Bocholt · 52 km away
SEP 11
4SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Dijkenloop Beneden-Leeuwen
Leeuwen · 71 km away
5SEP
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Yu Man Race Obstacle Run
Nijverdal · 70 km away
5SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Loopfestijn Dalfsen
Dalfsen · 79 km away
6SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
DijkenSport DijkenLoop
Beneden-Leeuwen · 25 km away
6SEP
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Trail des 3S
Silly · 58 km away
13SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Halve Marathon Deurne
Deurne · 47 km away
13SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
8. Brachter Depotlauf
Brüggen · 71 km away
13SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Groene Halve Marathon Hamont-Achel
Hamont · 70 km away
13SEP
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Airborne Freedom Run
Oosterbeek · 16 km away
20SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Mierdentrail
Hooge Mierde · 72 km away
26SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
RoldertorenRun
Run · 66 km away
Nijmegen · 80 km
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Recurring Half Marathon races near Nijmegen
Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly
NRZ Klosterlauf
The NRZ Klosterlauf is a running event held at Kloster Kamp in Kamp-Lintfort, named after its monastery location. Team Niederrhein organizes the event, which is part of the NRZ-Heimatläufer race series. Registration is available online and, in some years, also on-site.
The race is also included in the NRZ-Heimat-Dreilauf and has historically concluded the NRZ-Heimatläufer season. This event has a long local history, with its 30th edition already held. Demand can be high; places in the Heimatläufer series have previously sold out within hours.
Leersumse Veld Trail
The Leersumse Veld Trail begins near Molecaten Park Landgoed Ginkelduin in Leersum, Netherlands, and takes place on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug during autumn. It is a trail race offering 11 km and 21 km distances, though the shorter option has been noted to be closer to 12 km. Both distances commence and conclude at the same point, with the race confined to natural landscapes managed by Staatsbosbeheer and Recreatiepark De Ginkel Duin.
The initial loop guides all participants through the Leersumse Veld, incorporating narrow trails, sandy sections, woodland paths, and sufficient elevation changes to distinguish it from a simple flat run. The shorter course features aid stations around the 7 km and 11 km marks before returning via sandy terrain to the finish. The longer course includes a second loop extending towards the Amerongse Bossen. Course designer Chris van Beem, who frequently runs between De Ginkel and the Leersumse Veld, ranks this route among his personal favorites.
Let's Go Running - N70 Trail
Let's Go Running - N70 Trail is a monthly social trail run starting from the De Holdeurn parking lot in Berg en Dal, close to restaurant De Duivelsberg. Runners head into the N70 area for a relaxed run through nature reserves, featuring significant climbing but no set distance or elevation. The cost is €12.50, with a discount for Let's Go Running coachees.
The run consists of two loops, bringing runners back past their vehicles at the halfway point. The car trunks serve as an informal aid station for refreshments. Pace groups form around 6:00 per kilometer, emphasizing a shared outing over intense competition. A few days prior, participants get route details and a GPX file via email, and a post-run gathering at a local cafe is common.
Freedom Run 2018
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.
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Salland Zorgverzekeringen & Flynth Diepe Hel Holterbergloop
The Diepe Hel Holterbergloop guides runners and walkers up the Holterberg from Holten, Netherlands. This annual late-October event includes road running, walking, a Kidsrun, a Heroesloop, business categories, and main race distances of 6 km, 10 km, and a half marathon. The official title incorporates sponsors Salland Zorgverzekeringen and Flynth, with the organization affiliated with the Atletiekunie.
Saturday evening features a 6 km Nightrun and Nightwalk on an illuminated course; glow-in-the-dark outfits are encouraged. Sunday hosts the 10 km, half marathon, longer walks, and children’s events. The routes traverse the Sallandse Heuvelrug, utilizing rolling terrain, forest, and heathland instead of a flat city course. Thousands participate in the Holterberg challenge, with entries limited to 5,000 and no late registration, maintaining a local, organized atmosphere.
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.
Alphense Bergen Trail
The Alphense Bergen Trail begins in Alphen, North Brabant, leading runners into the Alphense Bergen, a woodland region situated between Alphen and Chaam. This trail race offers multiple distances, ranging from approximately 9 km to 24 km, allowing participants to select a brief off-road run or a more extended trail challenge.
The course crosses the nature reserve surrounding the Het Zand fen, utilizing woodland paths, heathland, single tracks, and numerous small inclines. The terrain is noted as demanding and diverse, with a course that continually shifts. Experienced trail runners will find a concise yet vigorous race, while road runners new to trail running can opt for a shorter distance to still experience the woods and heath.
Gooi Half Marathon
The Gooi Half Marathon debuts in the Dutch region of Het Gooi, starting and finishing at Het Arsenaal in the fortified town of Naarden Vesting. Scheduled for November, it includes more than just a half marathon: participants can opt for a quarter marathon or a kids run, and a walking tour is also available. The event originated from organizer Mees Kremer's relocation to Naarden and his appreciation for the local forests, heath, river landscape, and historic surroundings.
The half marathon course highlights well-known locations near Naarden, such as Muiderberg, the Naardermeer, and Valkeveen. The majority of the route is paved, with some forest path segments, meaning trail shoes are unnecessary. Kremer is organizing the event with Tempo AV from Bussum, receiving support from the municipality of Gooise Meren. The race is being developed as a community day for Naarden, Bussum, and neighboring villages, utilizing traffic-calmed roads and minimizing road closure times at intersections.
JP Balki Event
The JP Balki Event is a charity running race in Heeze, a village in North Brabant, starting on Boschlaan in the town center. Held in April, it includes timed races from short distances to a half marathon. Distances listed include 3 km, 7 km, 10 or 11 km, 14 km, and 21 km. The race honors Jean-Paul Balkestein, who passed away from cardiac arrest while jogging at 32. The event carries a personal local story alongside its sporting aspect.
The routes follow roads and paths around Kasteel Heeze, extending into nature areas managed by Brabants Landschap and Staatsbosbeheer. Participants are asked to respect these reserves, avoiding damage or pollution on the course. The event supports the Amsterdam UMC Foundation, funding experimental medical research, and Stichting Hartekind, which finances research into childhood heart defects. This dual purpose allows participants to race a set distance, join in local remembrance, and support the charities connected to the event's cause.
Vestingstad Run Woudrichem
Vestingstad Run Woudrichem is a paved running event starting at Atletiekpark Altena in Sleeuwijk. The half marathon route extends into the historic fortress town of Woudrichem. The event offers seven distances, including short youth races of 0.4, 0.8, and 1.2 km, alongside 5.2 km, 10.5 km, and 21.1 km options, catering to children, recreational runners, and half-marathon participants on the same afternoon.
All distances follow a single loop on roads with controlled traffic through the countryside surrounding Altena, Woudrichem, and Sleeuwijk. The half marathon has a 2.5-hour time limit, and its participants and recreational runners are grouped in the same classification. Altena Road Runners organizes the event, which is affiliated with the Atletiekunie and acts as the concluding race of the Blankers & Van Vark Altena Road Circuit. Pre-registration is mandatory, with a limit of 500 participants. Previous editions have featured close competition, such as a course record being improved by only two seconds in wet weather.
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About Half Marathon races in Nijmegen
Nijmegen Training Notes
Nijmegen hosts 47 Half 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 Goffertpark, the Ooijpolder, Het Bruggenrondje, Heumensoord, Rivierpark, Limes-route, and Hatertse Vennen when they want easy base miles without leaving town. Goffertpark gives you laps past the NEC stadium and onto the forest path. Het Bruggenrondje covers 5 km between the Waal Bridge and the railway bridge, and the Ooijpolder route gives 7.5 km of calm water and reeds. 024 Run Club, Social Run Club Nijmegen, and Tante Trail keep it social. Tante Trail meets every Saturday at 10:00 and runs 5 or 10 km. Zevenheuvelenloop, Alfa Laval Stevensloop, Staddijkloop, and the N70 Trail are the anchor races.
Cyclists ride north on the fietssnelweg to Arnhem over the Snelbinder bridge, or roll out through Lent, Ressen, Oosterhout, and the Over-Betuwe route for steady Z2. The numbered intersection network keeps road rides simple. Ronde van Nijmegen, Liberation Route Nijmegen, Water als Wapen - Rindern, and the Water as a Weapon - Driel route give plenty of event energy. The brief gives no cycling club name, so locals mostly point you to routes first. Groesbeek and Berg en Dal hold the climbs. Gravelroute Nijmegen runs slightly over 50 km through Groesbeek and the Reichswald, and the old fire watchtower south of Grafwegen makes you climb before the view.
April is the clean pick because April sees the least rainfall on average. July and August are the warmest months, so locals ride early, run shaded bits, and keep intervals honest when the city feels cooked. Vierdaagse lands in mid-July, and the roads and trails around Nijmegen get full of walkers, runners, and cyclists using the buzz. Summer base miles work well along the Waal River, the Ooijpolder, and the rolling lanes near Groesbeek. November through February are the coldest and wettest months, so runners lean into Goffertpark and bridge loops, while cyclists keep gravel, Z2, and wet-weather kit ready.