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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, organized by Bearsports, is set to take place on March 16, 2025, featuring a scenic route from Maastricht to Vaals. Participants can choose between a full marathon (42 km), a half marathon (21 km), or relay options for teams of two or four. The course predominantly traverses unpaved paths, showcasing the beautiful Limburg Heuvelland landscape with its hills 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. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Netherlands Limburg 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 Feb 1

Trail des Rois Barges

Aywaille - 41 km from Vaals

8 km

20 km

32 km

The Trail des Rois Barges will take place in Aywaille on Saturday 1 February 2025. You can run between 8 and 32 kilometers.

Sat - Sun Feb 1-2

Drielandenpunt Trail | Trail des Trois Bornes

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The Drielandenpunt Trail, organized by Sportevents, is a thrilling running and walking event set to take place on February 1 and 2, 2025, at the Drielandenpunt in Vaals. Participants can choose from various distances, including 10km, 18km, 23km, 32km, and 50km for runners, as well as shorter walking..

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Sunday Feb 2

Zatopek en Famille

Oupeye - 27 km from Vaals

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La Zatopek en Famille is a family-oriented running event that celebrates health and fitness, first held in January 2007 to mark the launch of Zatopek magazine, named after the legendary long-distance runner Emil Zatopek. This event typically kicks off the running year in the region, featuring variou..

Sunday Feb 9

Jogging en Duo - Olne

Olne - 27 km from Vaals

11 km

Jogging en Duo 2025 is a unique trail running event taking place in Olne, where participants team up to complete an 11 km course together. The event emphasizes camaraderie, as both runners must cross the finish line simultaneously. Pre-registration is available until February 7, 2025, with a fee of ..

Sunday Feb 23

Danikerbosloop

Geleen - 25 km from Vaals

The Danikerbosloop is an annual running event held in Geleen, featuring three race distances: 5 km, 5 miles, and 10 miles, catering to both competitive runners and recreational participants. The event also includes a Kids-run of 1200 meters, making it family-friendly. The 2025 edition marks the 17th..

Sunday Feb 23

Nationaal Park Marathon Maasmechelen

Maasmechelen - 32 km from Vaals

The Nationaal Park Marathon in Maasmechelen is an exciting running event set in the scenic surroundings of the Hoge Kempen National Park. Participants can choose from various distances, including a full marathon (42 km), half marathon (21 km), and shorter runs of 8 km and 14 km. Registration is avai..