Leiden Marathon
About This Race
Run through the historic university city of Leiden, birthplace of Rembrandt.
The Course
Course through historic university city
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Race Details
Terrain
Road
Elevation
Flat
Participants
8,000 participants
Distances
Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K
What to Expect
Experience the most beautiful marathon course in the Netherlands, combining ancient Leiden with picturesque Dutch countryside. The flat, single-loop course passes windmills, polders, and historic villages before finishing in the heart of this vibrant university city.
Highlights
Race Information
Start Time
09:30
Aid Stations
8 stations
Cutoff Time
6:00:00
Typical Weather
10-16°C, partly cloudy with possible light rain, moderate wind
Established
1991
Course Records
Men's Course Record
2:13:22 (David Rutoh, Kenya)
Women's Course Record
2:37:32 (Jemila Wortesa Shure, Ethiopia)
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Quick Info
- May 17, 2026
- Leiden · Netherlands
- Road course
- Flat elevation
- 8,000 participants
Verified event information
- Last verified 3 days ago
- Data sourced from official website