Marathon
Half Marathon
10K
Leiden Marathon
Leiden, South Holland - Netherlands
About This Race
Run through the historic university city of Leiden, birthplace of Rembrandt.
The Course
Course through historic university city
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
Historic 900-year-old city, birthplace of Rembrandt
Scenic route through the Green Heart (Groene Hart) countryside
Windmills, polders, and grazing cows along the course
Home of the Pilgrims for 12 years before America
Flat and fast single-loop course ideal for PBs
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)
Tags
Scenic
Historic
BQ Qualifier