Spring runs in the Netherlands – March

Netherlands is one of the most running countries in the world, with at least every 3rd Dutchie running recreationally. And around 1M Dutchies run 10+K events. With so many gorgeous running trails and so much love for run - no wonder there are so many rvunning events in the country! You can join some fun run literally every weekend. Up to your choice if it's a cozy local run or some gala running masterpiece like TCS Amsterdam.

Let's highlight some of the major weekend runs to join in March:

• We start the running spring with Cheese - come to iconic Dutch cheese town of Gouda🙂

• If  you rather choose to start ‘slim’ - join 20 van Alphen. Perfect prep for big running distances in Spring.

• The Grand start of the Running Spring is celebrated the 2nd weekend of March. We come to the real capital of the Netherlands to join the CPC Run in Den Haag.

In 2024 we open the Running season with the National Half-Marathon record - run by Abdi Nageeye!

The CPC Run in Den Haag unleashes the whole realm of running celebrations in the Spring.

• Mid March we actually start the Spring hence we run the KPMG Lentemarathon in Amstelveen.

Your route will run you through Amsterdamse Bos and through lovely blossoming streets of Southern suburbs of Amsterdam – the Amstelveen. It is also known to be one of the most international cities in the country – you’ll feel the international vibes during the run, too!

• During the same Mid-March weekend you have a choice to explore on the run the 2 great rivers of the country: Maas and Waal. The run naming signifies the route: Two Rivers Marathon!

Start & Finish your run in the Fortress town of Zaltbommel. How exciting!

• Next weekend (24^th March) let’s go South!
  • In Sittard you can choose to run different.. hours! It’s the 24hrs Sittard run!

• • Would you rather experience stepping into Max Verstappen’ shoes, feel like a speed champ?:) Come to Zandvoort:

You will start your walk / run on the Formula 1 track, continue on the beach, maybe checkout dunes and finish at the Formula 1 track again.

• • This weekend also starts series of Urban Trails across the country – begin city runs with the Rotterdam Urban trail.

• Last weekend of March continue with more Running Trails:
  • Next city to explore on the Urban Trail – Utrecht

• • More of ‘wild’ run – De Cauberg trail. At the beginning you’ll run through grots of Valkenburg and from there you’ll experience everything that Limburg’s nature has to offer!

• • There are numerous local runs to celebrate Easter. Join your own egg-hunting fun!

The next biggest Spring runs in the Netherlands happen in April – the NN Rotterdam Marathon – and in May – the Leiden marathon.

There are plenty of amazing and unique running events every weekend of April and May – Stay on &

Check 52weekz calendar for more running, walking and other sports events !

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