Photo: Vincent van Zeijst · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Indiana Summer Trial
Gasselte, Netherlands
Date to be announcedDate TBA
100 km75 km50 km
ForestLakes & Ponds+2
NLRegional Running Calendar
Running Calendar Races in Drenthe: Races, Trails & Competitions
12 verified events (11 confirmed dates) and 41 races in Races in Drenthe with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events1211 confirmed dates
Competitions41Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 100 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+2,600 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Zevenheuvelenloop
Nijmegen, Netherlands
November 14, 2026 to November 15, 2026Date confirmed
15 km
City RunNight Run+2
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
Photo: Vincent van Zeijst · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Alfa Bear Trail
Schinnen, Netherlands
November 15, 2026Date confirmed
22 km13 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest
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: 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
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Indiana Summer Trial | Gasselte, Drenthe, NL | Trail Running | 100 km75 km50 km |
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | Zevenheuvelenloop | Nijmegen, Gelderland, NL | Road Running | 15 km |
| Nov 15, 2026 | De Ronde Venen Marathon | Abcoude, Utrecht, NL | Road Running | 42.2 km10 km |
| Nov 15, 2026 | Alfa Bear Trail | Schinnen, Limburg, NL | Trail Running | 22 km13 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 |
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 6, 2027 | Salland Trail | Nijverdal, Overijssel, NL | Trail Running | 100 km80 km60 km50 km |
| 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 20, 2027 - Mar 21, 2027 | Alfa Laval Stevensloop Nijmegen | Nijmegen, Gelderland, NL | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Races in Drenthe (Netherlands, Drenthe) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 12 public events and 41 individual races, including 11 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Mountain Biking. Key host locations include Gasselte, Nijmegen, Abcoude, and Schinnen. Notable events in the selection include Indiana Summer Trial, Zevenheuvelenloop, and De Ronde Venen Marathon.
Race distances span from 0.5 km to 100 km, reaching up to +2,600 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Drenthe 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 Drenthe?
RunningCompass currently lists 12 verified events with 41 individual races in Races in Drenthe. A total of 11 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Indiana Summer Trial, Zevenheuvelenloop, and De Ronde Venen Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Drenthe?
Events in Races in Drenthe focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Mountain Biking. Course distances range from 0.5 km entry-level races up to 100 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Gasselte, Nijmegen, Abcoude, and Schinnen.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Drenthe?
The most selective courses in Races in Drenthe climb up to +2,600 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 Drenthe?
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.