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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 a sustainable approach 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

Thursday Dec 26

Kerstcross Avon Heerlen

Heerlen - 13 km from Vaals

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The Kerstcross AVON Heerlen is a traditional cross-country running event held on the second day of Christmas at the Brunssummerheide, organized by the AVON athletics club. This year marks the 61st edition of the event, which welcomes participants of all ages to compete on a selective course through ..

Saturday Jan 4

Cauberg Trail

Valkenburg - 16 km from Vaals

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The Cauberg Trail is one of the most renowned trail running events in the Netherlands, taking place in Valkenburg aan de Geul. Participants can choose from various distances, including 9 km, 18 km, 30 km, 44 km, and 54 km, each featuring significant elevation gains and multiple aid stations. The eve..

Sunday Jan 5

Poort naar het Heuvelland

Beek - 24 km from Vaals

12 km

24 km

The Poort naar het Heuvelland will take place in Beek on Sunday 5 January 2025. You can run between 12 and 24 kilometers.

Saturday Jan 11

Gillrather Crosslauf

Geilenkirchen - 23 km from Vaals

The 49th Gillrather Crosslauf is a running event organized by DJK Gillrath, taking place in the scenic Gillrath forest area. Participants can choose from various distances, catering to different age groups, including children and adults. The event promises a challenging course, suitable for runners ..

Sunday Jan 12

Polar Bear Trail

Maastricht - 24 km from Vaals

10 km

20 km

28 km

The Polar Bear Trail is a winter trail running event organized by Bearsports, taking place in the scenic Savelsbos in Maastricht. Participants can choose from three distances: 11 km, 20 km, and 28 km, each featuring challenging climbs and single tracks. The event emphasizes sustainability by being c..

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Saturday Jan 18

Abdijcross - Kerkrade

Kerkrade - 11 km from Vaals

1 km

10 km

21 km

The 59th Abdijcross in Kerkrade is a prominent running event scheduled for January 18, 2025. Participants can register until January 12, 2025, with various race categories available, including a 10.5 km Eurode Trail Run and a 21 km Eurode Trail Run, as well as shorter distances for younger participa..