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Leiden Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Leiden (South Holland, Netherlands)

LocationLeiden, South Holland, NetherlandsShow on map(52.1601° N, 4.4970° E)
Date & StatusMay 8, 2027 to May 9, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Leiden Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Leiden, South Holland, NL focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier, Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include Kids & Youth Races, City Run, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from May 8, 2027 to May 9, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (marathon.nl).

Official website
Leiden Marathon in Leiden (Work: "Netherlands, Veluwe (1), Epe, de Hooge Heide", Photo: Vincent van Zeijst, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Netherlands, Veluwe (1), Epe, de Hooge Heide" · Photo: Vincent van Zeijst · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Kids & Youth RacesCity RunMulti-Day

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m2 m - 82 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m5 m - 45 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m8 m - 27 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m11 m - 20 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
2 m - 82 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS52.1601° N, 4.4970° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 2 m to 82 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 82 m·at 15.2 km·Ø 0.9 %
2 m29 m55 m82 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km82 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Leiden Marathon take place?

Leiden Marathon takes place in Leiden, South Holland, NL (start area at coordinates 52.1601° N, 4.497° E). The next edition is officially confirmed from May 8, 2027 to May 9, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Leiden Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Leiden Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 2 m and 82 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Leiden Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (marathon.nl).