Half Marathon races near Roden

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.

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 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.

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.