Photo: Vincent van Zeijst · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
De Ronde Venen Marathon
Abcoude, Netherlands
November 15, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km10 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+2
GBRunning Territory & Spot
Runs & Courses in Races in North Sea: Trails, Road Races & Events
132 verified events (36 confirmed dates) and 418 races in Races in North Sea with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events13236 confirmed dates
Competitions418Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 164 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+3,424 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: Vincent van Zeijst · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMountain Biking
MTB Beachrace Zandvoort
Zandvoort, Netherlands
November 15, 2026Date confirmed
42 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+2
Photo: Vincent van Zeijst · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Bruggenloop Rotterdam
Rotterdam, Netherlands
December 13, 2026Date confirmed
15 km
City RunCulture & History+1
Photo: Vincent van Zeijst · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Beat It (Amsterdam)
Amsterdam, Netherlands
December 19, 2026 to December 20, 2026Date confirmed
20 km15 km12 km
City RunMulti-Day+1
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMountain Biking
Open VTT Dunes of Flanders
Dunkerque, France
December 20, 2026Date confirmed
50 km33.5 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
Photo: BLMUtah · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsGravel Biking
GP Groot Egmond-Pier-Egmond
Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands
January 9, 2027Date confirmed
38 km11 km
Nature & Off-RoadSeaside & Coast+1
Photo: Vincent van Zeijst · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
The Hague Half Marathon (Cpc Loop Den Haag)
Den Haag, Netherlands
March 14, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunSeaside & Coast+2
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWorld Athletics Label
KPMG Amstelveen Spring Marathon
Amstelveen, Netherlands
March 20, 2027 to March 21, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km+2
City RunKids & Youth Races+5
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2026 | De Ronde Venen Marathon | Abcoude, Utrecht, NL | Road Running | 42.2 km10 km |
| Nov 15, 2026 | MTB Beachrace Zandvoort | Zandvoort, North Holland, NL | Mountain Biking | 42 km |
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2026 | Bruggenloop Rotterdam | Rotterdam, South Holland, NL | Road Running | 15 km |
| Dec 19, 2026 - Dec 20, 2026 | Beat It (Amsterdam) | Amsterdam, North Holland, NL | Road Running | 20 km15 km12 km |
| Dec 20, 2026 | Open VTT Dunes of Flanders | Dunkerque, Hauts-de-France, FR | Mountain Biking | 50 km33.5 km |
January 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2027 | GP Groot Egmond-Pier-Egmond | Egmond aan Zee, North Holland, NL | Gravel Biking | 38 km11 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2027 | The Hague Half Marathon (Cpc Loop Den Haag) | Den Haag, South Holland, NL | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Mar 20, 2027 - Mar 21, 2027 | KPMG Amstelveen Spring Marathon | Amstelveen, North Holland, NL | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Mar 21, 2027 | Ghent Marathon |  Ghent, Flanders, BE | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2027 - Apr 11, 2027 | Rotterdam Marathon | Rotterdam, South Holland, NL | Road Running | 42.2 km10.55 km4.2 km |
| Apr 18, 2027 | Vuurtorenloop Vlieland | Vlieland, Friesland, NL | Trail Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2027 - May 2, 2027 | Ultra X Scotland | Inverness, Scotland, GB | Trail Running | 164 km110 km60 km50 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running territory of Races in North Sea (Europe, North Sea, United Kingdom) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 132 public events and 418 individual races, including 36 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Mountain Biking, and Trail Running. Key host locations include Abcoude, Zandvoort, Rotterdam, and Amsterdam. Notable events in the selection include De Ronde Venen Marathon, MTB Beachrace Zandvoort, and Bruggenloop Rotterdam.
Race distances span from 0.5 km to 164 km, reaching up to +3,424 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in North Sea includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Races in North Sea?
RunningCompass currently lists 132 verified events with 418 individual races in Races in North Sea. A total of 36 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include De Ronde Venen Marathon, MTB Beachrace Zandvoort, and Bruggenloop Rotterdam.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in North Sea?
Events in Races in North Sea focus on Road Running, Mountain Biking, and Trail Running. Course distances range from 0.5 km entry-level races up to 164 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Abcoude, Zandvoort, Rotterdam, and Amsterdam.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in North Sea?
The most selective courses in Races in North Sea climb up to +3,424 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Races in North Sea?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.