Berenloop Terschelling
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Berenloop Terschelling Marathon
The 29th Berenloop Terschelling Marathon takes place on 1 November 2026 in West-Terschelling on the island of Terschelling. The event weekend includes runs on Saturday and the marathon day on Sunday.
Distances offered for the marathon event:
- 21.1 km half marathon
- 42.2 km full marathon
The half marathon route runs from West via the harbour and the Hoofdweg to Midsland and Formerum, then returns to West through forest, dunes and along the beach. The full marathon follows a route across the whole island to the Boschplaat and back, also passing dunes, forest and beach, with the finish in West under the Brandaris. Along the half route there is music and spectators providing encouragement.
Other runs on the weekend include the Kleintje Berenloop with 5 km and 10 km routes on Saturday morning, and a Jeugdloop for children aged 6 to 12 with distances of 600 m and 1,200 m. The Jeugdloop has no time registration; prizes are awarded to the first three in each category and every participant receives a medal.
Organisers named in the event information are Stichting Evenementen Terschelling and Sportvereniging Friesland. Main marathon and half marathon places are sold out; registration remained open only for the Jeugdloop. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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