10K races near Tubbergen

The Brekeld Runners Trail is a trail race held annually around Rijssen in the eastern Netherlands, taking place on the first Saturday of October. AV Rijssen has organized the event since 2018, offering three race distances from 12 to 30 kilometers. This is an off-road event, utilizing unpaved paths through the wooded area adjacent to the club’s athletics track. The route crosses forests and heathland, featuring a mix of single-track sections, short ascents, and wider paths. Participants can select a shorter trail distance or opt for the longer run up to 30 kilometers, accommodating both novice trail runners and those seeking a more challenging course. The event is affiliated with the Atletiekunie. A past edition was canceled due to organizational issues, and the organizing committee has stated a need for more volunteers to ensure the race continues.

The De Jong & Laan Halve Marathon Oldenzaal is an autumn running event held annually in Oldenzaal, Overijssel. The half marathon is the primary race, complemented by 10 km, 5 km, and youth 1 km and 2 km races. A business run and a school championship are also part of the event, broadening participation beyond just half-marathon competitors. Early registrants receive their start numbers by mail, while later entrants pick theirs up at the venue. During the LAAC Twente era, the race was known as the Halve van LAAC and utilized the outskirts of Oldenzaal. As development encroached on that area, organizers relocated the course towards Weerselo, eventually introducing a new route and the name Huttenkloasloop. That iteration guided participants through the scenic, undulating countryside surrounding Oldenzaal, bearing the motto “Not the fastest, but the most beautiful!” The event is now named Halve Marathon Oldenzaal, retaining the same route, and is managed by Stichting Halve Marathon Oldenzaal. De Jong & Laan serves as the main sponsor, and the event contributes to Kans voor een kind.

The Stadshagenrun starts and finishes at Winkelcentrum Stadshagen, the shopping centre in Zwolle's Stadshagen district. This October running event includes a Kidsrun, a 1-mile race, a 5 km, and a 10 km, accommodating children, beginners, and regular runners on the same race day. The 10 km course consists of two laps of the 5 km route, simplifying navigation for participants and observers. A recent running of the event saw 1,850 registrations, an increase of approximately 200 from the prior year, and was held under the KRC Van Elderen Stadshagenrun name. AV PEC 1910 is noted as an organizer for an upcoming edition. Local sponsors supporting the event include KRC Van Elderen, Snelle Sokken (for the 5 km), De Hypotheekshop Zwolle (for the medals), Lopers Company Zwolle, and Ouro Nutrition Endurance.

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.

Loop Esch Door Tubbergen is a compact road-running event in Tubbergen, Overijssel, taking place on the first Sunday of November. It starts and finishes on Raadhuisplein in the village center, with runners and spectators gathered around the square. The program offers several options: 5 km and 10 km races, a company run over 5 or 10 km, kids’ runs from 500 m to 1500 m, a 500 m Uitblinkers Run, and walking routes of 6 or 12 km. The course departs the center for the surrounding countryside, runs over the Tubbergse Esch, and returns to the village heart. The organizers describe it as challenging but fast, suitable for runners aiming for a quick 5 km or 10 km, as well as those seeking a local race-day atmosphere. The Uitblinkers Run is for participants with a disability and replaces the former G-Run name. Approximately 81 volunteers support the event, contributing to a day that feels like a broad village sports festival, not just a series of races.

The Kievit Sport Twentsche Cross Competitie features a running event in Goor, Overijssel, in the eastern Netherlands. Races are offered over 1.5 km, 5 km, and 10 km. Scheduled for early November, despite its name suggesting a cross competition, the stated surface is paved. This Goor event functions as a short road-race program rather than a muddy trail race. The 1.5 km distance provides a short option for younger runners, beginners, or those prioritizing speed. The 5 km and 10 km distances are suitable for local club runners and participants seeking a more challenging effort. The event is part of the Twentsche Cross Competitie calendar, with details available at twentsecrosscompetitie.nl.

NightRun Rijssen guides runners and walkers through Rijssen after dark, transforming the town center into a illuminated path instead of a typical road race. Participants can select a 5 or 10 km distance, with a children's run also available. Timing is not a focus; the emphasis is on moving through the course collectively and supporting a worthy cause, rather than competing for positions. The course winds through Rijssen's center, venturing inside buildings and local businesses, offering a distinct atmosphere compared to a standard street circuit. All participants carry lights, making the moving procession of runners and walkers a visual element of the event. The inaugural event attracted significant attention, with over 700 participants; the group comprised many women, had an average age of 38, and included seasoned runners, recreational athletes, walkers, and families.

The Springendalloop OLC'93 is a trail event held at Hoeve Springendal near Ootmarsum, starting and finishing on the farm. Participants can select routes of 5, 10, or 15 kilometers through the Springendal nature reserve, with an additional 8-kilometer walking route available. The Ootmarsumse Lopers Club organizes the event, capping participation at 500 runners and maintaining a recreational atmosphere over competitive timing. The course winds through the Springendal and Hezingen areas, with the natural setting being a focus since the event's inception. There is no official timing; participants record their own times if desired. Walkers follow a distinct approximately 8-kilometer path, children under 12 participate in the walk without charge, and this marks the event's eleventh year.

The Zwarte Dennen Cross is a November cross-country race held around De Zwarte Dennen, a recreational forest area within the Staatsbossen of Staphorst, near Punthorst. Participants can select from four race distances: 900 meters and 1,250 meters for youth, and 5 km and 10 km for adults. The course follows unpaved forest paths, sandy roads, and bridle paths, offering a true woodland cross-country run rather than a road race with some dirt sections. This event is included in the Vechtdal Crosscompetitie series. It accommodates up to 1,000 runners and maintains a practical setup with available parking, a first aid station, a supervised cloakroom, and registration on site.

The Mesumer Adventslauf is a local running event in Mesum, part of Rheine in North Rhine-Westphalia, offering flat 5k and 10k races for adults. The 5k begins in the early afternoon, with the 10k starting one hour later, allowing runners to select a short, fast race or a longer flat run on the same day. All races conclude at Hassenbrockweg 40 in Rheine-Mesum. The event also features races for children and young people, broadening its appeal beyond an adults-only road race and contributing to a family club-race atmosphere.

The Oostermaetloop is a winter cross run in Lettele, a village in the Salland region of the Netherlands. It is one race in the Sallands Cross Circuit, a series of ten winter cross-country events, offering runners four distances: 1 km for children up to 9, 2 km for youth up to 15, and 5 km or 10 km for runners aged 16 and over. The route crosses the De Oostermaet nature reserve, utilizing forest paths lined with rhododendron bushes and featuring muddy sections. On race day, Lettele becomes the sporting hub of Salland. This event is now in its ninth edition, with children, teenagers, and adult runners participating in the same winter-cross format.