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353e Mollen Marathon Almere
Almere · 62 km away
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Biddinghuizen · 28 km away
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Recurring Marathon races near Zwolle
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Isoniq Urk Marathon
The Isoniq Urk Marathon begins and ends at the harbor in Urk. Runners depart beside the IJsselmeer during autumn. This road race offers a full marathon and a half marathon. The full marathon is presented as Flevoland’s sole marathon. The course is paved, certified, and designed for speed, not trail running.
The route follows Urk’s historic boulevard toward the dike, then consists of repeated laps: four for the marathon and two for the half. Loopgroep Urk, affiliated with Atletiekunie, organizes the event. Entry limits are 500 marathon runners and 200 half marathon runners, making it a focused local race instead of a large city marathon.
Landgoed Twente Marathon
The Landgoed Twente Marathon is a recreational marathon held in De Lutte, Overijssel, starting at Landgoedcamping Het Meuleman each October. It is not a chip-timed race, focusing more on completing the route than achieving an official time. Participants can run solo or as part of a duo, with the duo category being more popular than the solo.
The course features paved roads and unpaved sections within the Twente estate. Loopgroep Dionysos Denekamp organizes the event. Landgoed De Wilmersberg, a country estate with almost a century of history hosting holiday guests, has long supported the marathon. Duo participants are given a special bicycle sign, and the event includes music, local food, and drinks.
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.
TT City Run
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.
Bovenboerloop
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.
Dwingelderveld Marathon
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.
Boscross Diever
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.
Gaasterlan Run
The Gaasterlan Run is a road race held in late December in Gaasterland, Friesland, based in Balk. It offers runners a choice of distances, from approximately 7.5 km or 12 km up to the half marathon and full marathon, accommodating local joggers, club runners, and marathoners. Previous editions included a 4-mile option, but the current offerings focus on the 7.5 km, 12 km, half marathon, and marathon.
The route crosses the Gaasterland landscape, passing through its forested areas, a feature frequently mentioned by locals. The race was initiated by Voetbal Vereniging Balk, with a participant limit of 2,000. It is a straightforward, community-organized event: late registration is permitted if spots are available, and participants unable to compete can transfer their entry to another person for the same distance. The Gaasterland running schedule also features the Gaasterland Trail, a relaxed forest trail event where timing is applied only to the 50 km distance and it supports nature conservation.
Drenthe Trail
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.
Midwinter Marathon Apeldoorn
The Midwinter Marathon Apeldoorn begins and ends on the Loolaan, leading runners into the wooded, hilly outskirts of Apeldoorn during the Dutch winter. Taking place in January or February, it has been held annually since 1974, establishing it as the second oldest running event in the Netherlands. The weekend features multiple distances, including a full marathon, a 25 km Asselronde, a 10 English mile race, an 8 km race, and shorter options like kids' races and a night run.
The course primarily crosses forest and heathland rather than city streets, with some routes ascending to approximately 100 meters above sea level. The marathon is now presented as a trail run. Winter weather is integral to the race's character; past editions have included snow on the course, yet the event has never been canceled due to winter conditions. The Asselronde is a long-standing event in its own right, and the shorter races attract participants seeking the Apeldoorn atmosphere without committing to the full marathon. A summer counterpart event occurs in June, but the original race retains its cold-weather identity.
Mensinge Marathon
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.
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.
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About Marathon races in Zwolle
Zwolle Base Miles
Zwolle hosts 16 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 historic city centre when the day needs a short shakeout, intervals, or a quick start. The IJssel and Zwarte Water give you the easy long-run line, with relaxed kilometers when you want Z2 instead of drama. Het Engelse Werk and Agnietenberg add forest paths, hills, and turns when the legs need work. Dieze keeps it playful with street art routes. Social Runclub Zwolle meets every Saturday at 10:00 AM at the Havengebouw, and Run & Roll brings music, picnics, and park runs. Halve Marathon Zwolle, Westenholterun, Stadshagenrun Zwolle, Berkumloop Zwolle, and Sint Nicolaasloop Zwolle keep the calendar honest.
Locals ride the IJssel River paths for a gentle cruise, then head into the Salland countryside for a bigger effort. Rondje Zwolle gives you a signed loop, and the route covers 41.4 kilometers from junction 47 on Kranenburgweg back to Zwolle. GazGas is the club to know, with over 150 members and Tuesday and Thursday evening sessions from Café de Hete Brij. Tuesday brings time trials, climbing, intervals, and echelon riding, while Thursday keeps it to roughly two hours of endurance work. Agnietenberg gives the close hill hit, and TRC Zwolle - Lemelerberg-Toeristenweg Loop gives the bigger climbing day with 514 meters over 90.3 kilometers.
June and September are the months that feel busy, with races landing often enough that training has a proper anchor event. June and August also bring multiple running events, so the summer rhythm suits long evenings, tempo work, and a bit of gran fondo energy on the bike. GazGas keeps Sundays social, and the summer evening competition gives riders a reason to sharpen the crit legs. Winter changes the texture, not the habit. Cyclists move into mountain biking, ice skating, or track cycling, and runners lean harder on the city centre, Het Engelse Werk, Agnietenberg, and steady base miles along the water.