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Vuurtorenloop Vlieland
Vlieland, Netherlands
April 18, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km10 km5 km
Seaside & CoastNature & Off-Road+2
NLRegional Running Calendar
Running Calendar Races in Friesland: Races, Trails & Competitions
12 verified events (8 confirmed dates) and 36 races in Races in Friesland with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events128 confirmed dates
Competitions36Races & courses
Distances1.5 - 42.2 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+1,596 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Leeuwarden Winter Marathon
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km15 km10 km+3
City RunLakes & Ponds+3
Photo: Vincent van Zeijst · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Berenloop Terschelling Marathon
Sint Annaparochie, Netherlands
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
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Cross-Duathlon Ameland
Ameland, Netherlands
Date to be announcedDate TBA
37.5 km25 km
Seaside & CoastKids & Youth Races+2
Photo: Vincent van Zeijst · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Stortemelk Halve Marathon
Vlieland, Netherlands
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5.5 km
Seaside & CoastIsland+2
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
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2027 | Vuurtorenloop Vlieland | Vlieland, Friesland, NL | Trail Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Leeuwarden Winter Marathon | Leeuwarden, Friesland, NL | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km15 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Berenloop Terschelling Marathon | Sint Annaparochie, Friesland, NL | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Cross-Duathlon Ameland | Ameland, Friesland, NL | Duathlon | 37.5 km25 km |
| Date to be announced | Stortemelk Halve Marathon | Vlieland, Friesland, NL | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5.5 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 |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Races in Friesland (Netherlands, Friesland) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 12 public events and 36 individual races, including 8 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Duathlon. Key host locations include Vlieland, Leeuwarden, Sint Annaparochie, and Ameland. Notable events in the selection include Vuurtorenloop Vlieland, Leeuwarden Winter Marathon, and Berenloop Terschelling Marathon.
Race distances span from 1.5 km to 42.2 km, reaching up to +1,596 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Friesland 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 Friesland?
RunningCompass currently lists 12 verified events with 36 individual races in Races in Friesland. A total of 8 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Vuurtorenloop Vlieland, Leeuwarden Winter Marathon, and Berenloop Terschelling Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Friesland?
Events in Races in Friesland focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Duathlon. Course distances range from 1.5 km entry-level races up to 42.2 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Vlieland, Leeuwarden, Sint Annaparochie, and Ameland.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Friesland?
The most selective courses in Races in Friesland climb up to +1,596 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 Friesland?
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.