Leiden Marathon
Join Leiden Marathon 2026
The Leiden Marathon has a picturesque course that combines the best of the city landscapes and the green countryside in the Green Heart. This one loop course is very flat and fast so get ready to improve your personal best if that is your goal. The Leiden Marathon starts in the heart of ancient Leiden, a 900 years old city of Rembrandt, and takes you on a sightseeing trip through nine beautiful villages with the traditional polders, windmills and curious cows staring at you while you run through. You will get to enjoy the superb organization and exciting atmosphere aided by the enthusiastic spectators lining the streets of this marathon in Leiden.
Leiden Marathon – Running Through History
The Leiden Marathon is renowned for its smooth organization, personal attention to every runner, enthusiastic crowds, and an atmosphere that feels like one big celebration. The course is often called the most beautiful in the Netherlands: a single loop that starts and finishes in the heart of a 900-year-old city, birthplace of Rembrandt and home of the Pilgrims for 12 years before their journey to America.
Since 1991, thousands of runners have experienced the unique blend of ancient Leidenand the picturesque villages of the Green Heart. Along the way you pass windmills, polders, and grazing cows — a truly Dutch landscape. In 2025, more than 22,000 participants took part (including 2.300 marathoners and 2,500 walkers on Saturday), and the event keeps growing every year. With a six-hour time limit, the marathon welcomes both seasoned athletes and those chasing their first 42.195 km.
From New York to Leiden
The Leiden Marathon was born after members of the Leiden Road Runners Club ran the New York City Marathon in the 1980s. Inspired by its energy, they brought the idea home. With the support of 3M Netherlands, the first Leiden Marathon was held on 16 June 1991. Locals immediately embraced it, and a tradition was born.
Now, decades later, the Leiden Marathon has become a mature international race— combining top-level organization with a warm, personal touch.
Leiden Marathon – since 1991. Still growing, still unforgettable.
Course details
Start address: Stadhuisplein 1, 2311 EJ Leiden, Netherlands
Finish address: Vismarkt, 2311 EH Leiden, Netherlands
Mappa del percorso
Registrati
Registration closes on 01 maggio (198 giorni sinistra)
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Totale
È possibile, entro 24 ore dopo la vostra registrazione, ottenere un rimborso completo, se si cambia idea.
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What’s included
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done Finisher medal
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done Timing chip (single use)
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done Pacers
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done Photo Service
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done Video Service
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done Massage
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done Parking
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done Drink Stations info
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done Nutrition Stations info
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done Medical Assistance
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done Bag drop info
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done Toilets
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done Shower
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done Dressing rooms
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done A free beer (0.0)
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When and where can I collect my BIB/race pack?
Saturday, May 9, 2026 13:00 – 18:00: Garenmarktplein Sunday, May 10, 2026 7:00 AM: Garenmarktplein
Can someone collect my race pack for me?
Sure
How do I get to the race location?
Go to Leiden Centrum and ask for the Garenmarkt (park your car on the Haagweg 8 - free shuttle)
Can I change the distance after I purchase a ticket?
Sure
What is the cancellation/refund policy for this event?
Entry fees are non-refundable. You can sell your BIB-number to someone else.
How to get to Leiden?
How to get to Leiden? 20-30 min with direct train from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or 60 min with bus and train from Rotterdam The Hague Airport.
What are the age limits?
Full marathon 18 years, half marathon 16 years, 10K 12 years, Kidsrun for under 12 years
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