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Heuvelland Marathon

Name: Heuvelland Marathon
Start: 2025-03-16
End: 2025-03-16
Location: Vaals

Vaals, Netherlands • 16 Mar 2025

The Heuvelland Marathon is a scenic running event taking place on March 16, 2025, in the picturesque Limburg region of the Netherlands. Participants can choose from various distances, including a full marathon (42 km), a half marathon (21 km), and relay options for teams of two or four. The course primarily features unpaved paths, offering stunning views of the surrounding nature and charming villages. The event promotes sustainability by being cup-free, encouraging runners to bring their own reusable cups. A portion of the proceeds supports Kika, a charity dedicated to fighting childhood cancer, making this event both a personal challenge and a charitable endeavor. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Netherlands Limburg Nordrhein-Westfalen Vaals

Race information

Website Registration

UTMB 50K

42 km

42km Duo

42 km

42km Estafette 4 Personen

42 km

42km Solo

21 km

21km Solo

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Saturday Nov 23

Duinengordel Trail

Oudsbergen - 50 km from Vaals

The Duinengordel Trail, taking place on November 23, 2024, marks its fifth edition, organized by Go Dare. This unique running and walking event features routes over the renowned Oudsberg, offering participants stunning panoramic views. The event caters to various skill levels with four distance opti..

Sat - Sun Nov 23-24

Schneeberg Trail

The Schneeberg Trail is an exciting running event taking place on November 23-24, 2024, starting from Hoeve De Gastmolen in Vaals. This year marks the third edition, featuring a new night trail on Saturday evening and three distance options on Sunday: 11 km, 21 km, and 35 km. The trail showcases the..

Sunday Nov 24

Olne-Spa-Olne

Olne - 27 km from Vaals

71 km

The "Olne-Spa-Olne" is a trail running event that features a challenging 71 km course with a total elevation gain of 2296 meters. The race starts at the hall omnisport in Olne and is designed for participants who enjoy running in nature. Pre-registration is mandatory, with a maximum of 1000 particip..

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Sunday Dec 1

Sjef van Ooyen Kapellerbosloop

Landgraaf - 15 km from Vaals

0 km

The Sjef van Ooyen Kapellerbosloop will take place in Landgraaf on Sunday 1 December 2024.

Sunday Dec 1

Triplette des Fagnes

Jalhay - 24 km from Vaals

7 km

14 km

The Triplette des Fagnes is a running event featuring a 7.6 km course with an elevation gain of 161 meters. Participants can register as a triplet, with pre-registration costing €18 and on-site registration at €21. The event is timed, and while there is no refreshment station along the route, refres..

Sunday Dec 8

Terhills Trail

Maasmechelen - 32 km from Vaals

The Terhills Trail is a scenic trail running event taking place on December 8, 2024, in Maasmechelen, Belgium. Participants can choose from four distances: 11 km, 20 km, 30 km, and a new 43 km option. The course winds through the beautiful landscapes of the former Eisden mining site and the Hoge Kem..

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