De Ronde Venen Marathon 2026

If you’re looking for a race that smells of fresh air and wide-open spaces, the De Ronde Venen Marathon in Abcoude ticks all the boxes.

Here, you run in the heart of the Utrecht region, between lakes, ponds and paths that make you feel like you’re moving through a postcard.

You choose your adventure: 10 km to treat yourself without burning out, 42.195 km to tell yourself a real story from the first to the very last meter, or the marathon in duo version to share the highs, the lows, and the “come on, just a little bit more.”

The best part of it all is the local vibe: Abcoude has that calm Dutch charm, with water close by, open horizons, and an atmosphere that carries you when you start counting the signs.

And after you cross the finish line, you can keep the good times going without going far: go stretch your legs in Abcoude’s town center (little streets and terraces), swing by Gaasperplas to catch your breath by the water, head to Ouderkerk aan de Amstel for a stroll along the river, or push on to Amsterdam-Zuidoost to change scenery without making life complicated.

My local guide tip: come with someone—even if you’re running solo—because here the perfect plan is run, breathe, enjoy… and do it again next year, without overthinking it.