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Kustmarathon Zeeland is a coastal running event in Zeeland, located in the southwest Netherlands, taking place in early October. The full marathon is 42.195 kilometers. The event also features a Ladiesrun, Light Kustrun, Mini Marathon, Bike Tour, Walking Marathon, Beach Challenge, Canitrail, and a 16-kilometer Trailrun. Over 10,000 participants attend, with runners from twelve countries, giving it the feel of a regional sports weekend rather than a single road race. The marathon course utilizes the Zeeland coast as its primary challenge: runners encounter climbs and descents, North Sea winds, sand, salt air, and long sections alongside water, beach, and dunes. The route incorporates a 9-kilometer stretch on the Oosterscheldekering storm-surge barrier, crosses the Veerse Gatdam between Noord-Beveland and Walcheren, passes Domburg, and includes parts of the Westkapelle Sea Dike. The Trailrun offers a more rugged version of this environment, with beach, forest, dunes, soft sand, muddy sections, and short elevation changes near Zoutelande. Sunday is traditionally set aside for the Walking Marathon, and Omroep Zeeland provides kilometer-by-kilometer coverage.

Marathon Eindhoven occupies a full October weekend in Eindhoven, with the marathon typically held on the second Sunday and concluding on the Vestdijk. The primary race covers 42.195 km with a six-hour time limit. The event also features a half marathon, quarter marathon, 5 km, CityRuns, Kids Runs, business runs, Urban Walks of 10 and 15 km, and a relay where four participants each run slightly over 10.5 km. It ranks as the third largest marathon in the Netherlands, following Rotterdam and Amsterdam. The broader event attracts over 38,000 participants and more than 200,000 spectators. The race originated as the Lichtstad Marathon, with initial editions seeing only about 50 to 60 participants. It was later revived for Eindhoven’s city anniversary, and subsequent runner advocacy ensured its continuation. The course has been modified multiple times to extend deeper into the city. The race has a significant Belgian contingent; the Belgian Championship Marathon is integrated into the Sunday schedule, and Belgian runners frequently feature prominently among the elite field. Eindhoven is a fast marathon course, evidenced by a men's course record below 2:05, a women's record under 2:23, and one of the world's fastest average top-ten marathon times. The event contributes to KWF Kankerbestrijding, enabling runners to fundraise for cancer research.

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.

The Brussels Ekiden is a 42-kilometer relay race held in Bruxelles each October. Rather than a single runner completing the entire distance, a team divides the race into segments, with runners taking turns. This format resembles a shared marathon more than an individual road race, drawing from the Japanese long-distance relay tradition of ekiden, which is centered on stage-to-stage running. The exchange of a cloth sash, known as a tasuki, between successive runners defines the ekiden. This practice originates from Japan's historical courier system, where messages were transported between stations. The modern racing adaptation traces its roots to an extended multi-day run between Kyoto and Tokyo. In Japan, ekiden is strongly associated with school, university, prefectural, and corporate teams, and the Brussels event reflects this team-racing culture over the typical mass-start marathon atmosphere.

The TREK Antwerp Marathon is an October running event in Antwerp, a Belgian port city on the Scheldt. Participants can select the full marathon, half marathon, or 10K, accommodating both long-distance runners and those seeking a shorter city race. The event draws a significant field for a Belgian city race, with approximately 20,000 runners participating across the three distances. This marks the sixth edition of the race. The route crosses the center of Antwerp, passing historic landmarks instead of skirting the city's periphery. Marathon participants are supported by pacers identified by colored target-time flags. The course features aid stations and distinct kilometer and time markers. All finishers are awarded a medal, and marathon entrants also receive an event T-shirt. Additionally, runners have the option to pay after completing the race to have their medal engraved with their name and finish time. Timing is managed via electronic chip with live results available online. The practical arrangements include changing tents and secure bag storage, but showers are not provided at the venue.

The Linker Oevert Marathon Antwerpen is a city road race in Antwerp, Belgium, held in mid-October. Participants can select 10 km, half marathon, or full marathon distances, accommodating both those advancing from shorter races and experienced marathoners. Each distance features a single-loop course: 10 km, 21.0975 km, or 42.195 km. The route crosses Antwerp, offering sights of the River Scheldt and city landmarks. Spectators can cheer runners, then explore Antwerp's attractions such as the zoo, the MAS museum, or the diamond district.

The Wase Marathon takes place at OC Troelant in Sint-Niklaas, East Flanders, offering races of various distances rather than a single marathon. The event includes a 5K Bokkenrun, 10 miles, a half marathon, and a 58 km ultramarathon, catering to local runners seeking shorter races and those desiring a long trail-style challenge. The courses traverse the Waasland countryside via rural and regional paths, described by organizers as a run through Wase nature. Running Team Sinaai vzw manages the event with volunteer support for marshalling, aid stations, catering, registration, and the finish area. The club has been recognized as Sint-Niklaas’s Ambassador of Sportiness by the city and sports council, reflecting the event's club-organized, community-focused character.

The Marathon Eindhoven 10 km run by night is the 10K race held during the Eindhoven Marathon weekend, taking place in Eindhoven every second Sunday in October. This larger event has been held annually since 1990 and features marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K races, positioning the night 10K as part of a broader city running program. The available information does not detail the 10K route specifically. However, the event is part of a marathon series known for its competitive depth. The marathon records are notable: Dickson Kiptolo Chumba set the men's record at 2:05:46, and Georgina Rono holds the women's record at 2:24:33.

Marathon Kasterlee is a running event in Kasterlee, Belgium. Both the marathon and half marathon begin at 10:00 AM in mid-November. The race uses a 21 km loop; marathon participants complete the loop twice, and half marathoners complete it once. This is not a fast, city-road race, as approximately 90 percent of the course runs through forest and field paths. The route is suitable for runners who prefer soft ground, varied footing, and a rural setting that can become challenging after rain. The participant list frequently includes triathletes and duathletes using this event as a final preparation before the Hel van Kasterlee, the local winter duathlon. One sold-out edition attracted 300 marathon runners and 1,600 half marathon runners, contributing to the event's significant participation while maintaining its local identity.

On the last Sunday of October, Etten-Leur dedicates its streets and outer roads to the Van Oers Marathon Brabant. Participants can select from a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or full marathon. A 2.5K race is available for ages 10 to 16, and a family run is offered for younger children. This event is a wide-ranging local race day, attracting thousands of runners and supporters to the town center and surrounding areas. The course, as described by the organizers, is varied, incorporating both central Etten-Leur and its environs. The event originated over 40 years ago, linked to the 15th anniversary of the athletics club Achilles. While its distances and route have evolved, the race continues to rely on club involvement, local backing, and a large race-day crowd. Businesses can also compete in the “Fastest Company in West Brabant” challenge, open to companies from beyond the immediate region.

The Spijkenisse-SPARK Marathon begins and ends in Spijkenisse, a town near Rotterdam in the Netherlands. This road-running event offers four distances: 5 km, 10 km, half marathon, and marathon, with a limit of 1,500 participants. The race has taken place annually since 2010 and is managed by the Atletiekunie, the Dutch athletics federation. The marathon course primarily crosses the open polders of Nissewaard and follows the Bernisse. Consequently, wind and rain can be as significant as pacing. The course offers minimal shelter, adding a challenge beyond what a typical flat Dutch route might imply. Dedicated runners have participated in every edition, and the event attracts participants from Belgium, Germany, Great Britain, Norway, and the United States.

Rotterdam’s marathon begins at the foot of the Erasmus Bridge and concludes on the Coolsingel, the broad city-centre street historically linked to the event. The NN Marathon Rotterdam takes place annually in April in the Netherlands’ second city, holding the distinction of being the country’s largest and fastest marathon. Its flat course has earned it a strong reputation among runners aiming for quick times; three marathon world records, for both men and women, have been set here. The race ranks among Europe’s largest marathons, contributing to its feel as a significant city occasion rather than a small gathering solely for runners. The weekend centers on the full marathon, but also features a 10 km race, a 4.2 km City Run, children’s races of 1 km and 2.5 km, and walking events covering 5 km, 10 km, and 15 km. The marathon also serves as the Dutch National Marathon Championship, attracting strong domestic competition alongside international elites and mass-participation runners. Rotterdam possesses marathon history dating back to the early twentieth century, with the modern annual race originating after local organizers, inspired by major city marathons in New York, Stockholm, and Cape Town, determined the city was capable of hosting its own.