Warande By Night University Urbanrun

Warandeloop Tilburg is a three-day cross-country running weekend held in the Oude Warande, within Stadsbos013 near Tilburg University. It takes place annually at the end of November. The races utilize forest paths, and the program accommodates recreational runners, students, youth, adults, and walkers, alongside elite fields. Approximately 5,000 runners and 6,000 spectators attend each year, with some editions exceeding 5,500 participants. The event, which began in 1956, is one of the Netherlands' oldest cross-country meetings. It is part of the World Athletics Cross Country Tour, attracting strong Dutch and European competitors. The race can also function as the Dutch cross-country championship and a qualifier for the European Cross Country Championships. Notable past participants include Sifan Hassan, Khalid Choukoud, and Mike Foppen. The weekend also features Warande by Night, an evening urban run through Tilburg University buildings with a Cirque du Warande theme.