Nationaal Park Marathon Hoge Kempen
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Nationaal Park Marathon Hoge Kempen
The Nationaal Park Marathon Hoge Kempen is a weekend running and walking event set in the Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen. The organiser reports editions in late February and early March, with the 2026 edition held on 28 February and 1 March and the 2027 dates listed as 20 and 21 February. Walks take place on Saturday and running events on Sunday. The event has recorded editions with more than 7,500 participants and over 40 nationalities.
Distances offered
- 7 km: provisioning at finish
- 14 km: 1 supply point en route plus finish
- 21 km: 2 supply points en route plus finish
- 42,2 km: 3 to 4 supply points en route plus finish
The marathon field is limited to preserve the route experience. Each finisher receives a commemorative medal. Per registration a contribution goes to the Nationaal Park Fonds: €3 for the 7, 14 and 21 km distances and €4 for the full marathon. Funds supported projects in 2025 including a 1.5 hectare climate forest in Oudsbergen, 2 hectares of nature restoration in Zutendaal, and installation of 100 bat boxes for research.
Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen covers more than 12,000 hectares of forest and heath and extends across ten Limburg municipalities, including Maasmechelen where the event base is located. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
