Utrecht Marathon: Sunday 31 May 2026
The Utrecht Marathon will take place on Sunday 31 May 2026, with the start and finish traditionally at Utrecht Science Park. A variety of races will be held on Sunday 31 May, catering for all types of runners and distances. The combination of running through the historic city centre and the beautiful green surroundings makes for a unique running experience.
The 2025 edition attracted more than 18,500 participants to Utrecht, making the event a household name for runners from Utrecht and beyond in recent years. This edition features a special addition: the Dutch Half Marathon Championships. A great mix of top-level athletics and recreational sport in the heart of the city.
Registration is now open!
Races for everyone
The Utrecht Marathon includes the following events:
- Utrecht Marathon (42,195 km)
- Half Marathon (21,1 km)
- 10 km
- Kids Mini Marathon (± 1,5 km)
- Business Runs: 10 km and Half Marathon
- Student Relay (Utregse Studentenbokaal)
Registration
Registration for all the Utrecht Marathon races is open! Please sign up via the website: www.utrechtmarathon.com.
Note: Employees of Utrecht University, UMC Utrecht and Olympos can sign up for free (up to a certain maximum number of participants). Please check your own organisation's Intranet or other internal communication channels for further information.
Running practice (free for OlymPas holders)
Want to arrive at the start of the race well prepared and set a fast time? Sign up for one of Olympos' running copurses / practices. You can choose from pratices for:
- beginners
- for the 5-10 km distances
- for the 10+ km (half/half marathon) races.
- all levels (innner city)
Participation (registration) is free for OlymPas holders!
Once-a-week practice sessions under the guidance of a professional instructor will ensure that you progress quickly and responsibly, improve your technique, and push your limits. The instructor will provide you with weekly feedback. Furthermore, running in a group is very motivating as well as fun! You will be running in the beautiful rural surroundings of the Utrecht Science Park, or in the inner city (on Wednesdays).
10-week sessions
The running practices are scheduled in consecutive periods of 10 weeks/lessons. You must, however, reregister for a next period of 10 weeks to give other athletes a chance to participate too. You can register and participate at any time, even after the practice period has already started. When signing up, your OlymPas must be valid until at least the end of the current practice period. You can choose a monthly OlymPas, an OlymPas for 3 months or an annual one (this latter one is relatively inexpensive).
Running practice schedule
Click here for more information about the running practices or to sign up directly.
OlymPas: wide range of sports programmes and rates
Click here for an overview of the sports programmes you can participate in as an OlymPas holder.
Students and employees of many (partner) organisations can purchase the OlymPas at a discount. Want to know which rate applies to you? Click here for an overview of the OlymPas rates.