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Run Winschoten
Winschoten, Netherlands
September 10, 2027 to September 11, 2027Date confirmed
100 km50 km
Point-to-PointNature & Off-Road+2
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Running Calendar Races in Groningen: Races, Trails & Competitions
12 verified events (9 confirmed dates) and 37 races in Races in Groningen with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events129 confirmed dates
Competitions37Races & courses
Distances5 - 150 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+2,600 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Semi-marathon de nuit Groningue
Groningen, Netherlands
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km16 km10 km5 km
Night RunCity Run
Photo: Vincent van Zeijst · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Marathon Lauwersmeer
Lauwersoog, Netherlands
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
Seaside & CoastPublic Park+2
Photo: Fukumoto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Cycling
Bauke Mollema Tour Ride
Groningen, Netherlands
Date to be announcedDate TBA
150 km90 km50 km
Kids & Youth RacesPoint-to-Point+1
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
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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
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
September 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2027 - Sep 11, 2027 | Run Winschoten | Winschoten, Groningen, NL | Road Running | 100 km50 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Semi-marathon de nuit Groningue | Groningen, Groningen, NL | Road Running | 21.1 km16 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Marathon Lauwersmeer | Lauwersoog, Groningen, NL | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Bauke Mollema Tour Ride | Groningen, Groningen, NL | Road Cycling | 150 km90 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 |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Races in Groningen (Netherlands, Groningen) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 12 public events and 37 individual races, including 9 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Road Cycling. Key host locations include Winschoten, Groningen, Lauwersoog, and Nijmegen. Notable events in the selection include Run Winschoten, Semi-marathon de nuit Groningue, and Marathon Lauwersmeer.
Race distances span from 5 km to 150 km, reaching up to +2,600 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Groningen 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 Groningen?
RunningCompass currently lists 12 verified events with 37 individual races in Races in Groningen. A total of 9 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Run Winschoten, Semi-marathon de nuit Groningue, and Marathon Lauwersmeer.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Groningen?
Events in Races in Groningen focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Road Cycling. Course distances range from 5 km entry-level races up to 150 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Winschoten, Groningen, Lauwersoog, and Nijmegen.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Groningen?
The most selective courses in Races in Groningen 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 Groningen?
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.