Spring Runs in the Netherlands – April

April is probably one of the best months to run in the Netherlands.

Wonderful weather for running, beautiful Spring nature and lots of fun runs.

 

• The first major event opening the April agenda is the iconic Cruyff Legacy 14K in Amsterdam. It has a great cause – to help children with disabilities to move and to do sports. The main distance is 14km, but you also can join 5km run or 14km Walk.

 

• This weekend also is a good time to be in Groningen – to explore the ever young city on the Groningen Urban Trail.

 

Mid April - you have so many beautiful run opportunities to explore the Netherlands!

• Mid of April is time to be in Rotterdam. There we have one of the biggest running events of Spring – NN Rotterdam Marathon. Here you have choice of various distances, either of them is a great opportunity to enjoy the city on the run. If you don’t run yourself – join the crowds of fans, watch world elite runners and support all the participants.

 

• Mid April you can also explore another town – Hilversum. During the Hilversum City Run you’ll cross vibrant city centre with different horeca squares, media park and charming neighbourhood of Gooi area.

 

• If you are in Amsterdam area this weekend – come to the southern suburbs, to Amstelveen. Join the Meent Run to enjoy 10km around the 2^nd greenest town of the country.

 

• The most colorful and flowerful run of the year takes place mid April, too. Come to Lisse and run through tulips, daffodiles and hyacinth fields during the Hollen door de Bollen. Truly an iconic Dutch run!

 

• A week later you can again run a flowerful run. 20^th April – come to Callantsoog to enjoy unique colorful trailrun. Run through tulip fields with the Tulpen Trailrun!

 

Ending the 3^rd week of April you have a tough choice to do to select between so many amazing running events!

 

• This weekend is the right time to come to Enschede – touch the history by running one of the Oldest marathons in the country!

 

• For Nature Lovers Netherlands offers an unique marathon through dunes and uncovered roads in South of the country. Come to Terneuzen for the Zeeuws-Vlanderen run. During this event you’ll cross boarders between Zeeland and Vlaanderen provinces – what a fun!

 

• Trail-Runners are welcome at Houttrail Delft. You can choose between 13, 24 and 35 km. Beautiful city, beautiful running routes. And great distances – perfect for training agendas!

 

• Breda is another beautiful Southern town to explore on the Run in April. Join the Breda Urban Trail! Keep an eye on Urban trail series events - It's such a great opportunity to discover the Netherlands on the run!

 

Finish April with the Royal Run!

• Come to Krabbendkijk for Oranjeloop or to Odiliapeel for Koningsloop! Check out Kingsday runs in your neighbourhood. Let’s Run Orange!

What’s your favorite Run of April?

What Running event should we add to this list?

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