Races Marathon · Enschede, Netherlands
Enschede Marathon
Enschede Marathon is a flat marathon in Enschede, Netherlands, held each April. Runs past the University of Twente campus, along the F35 cycle highway and through the H.J. van Heekpark before finishing in the city centre. The organiser calls it a fast course, and a listing calls it flat. Mid-April is cool and changeable in Enschede, typically 4 to 14°C, with showers possible. Flat courses like Enschede's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
April
next: Sunday 11 April 2027
Course
flat
Marathon
Conditions
Mid-April is cool and changeable in Enschede, typically 4 to 14°C, with showers possible.
Racing this course well
Runs past the University of Twente campus, along the F35 cycle highway and through the H.J. van Heekpark before finishing in the city centre. The organiser calls it a fast course, and a listing calls it flat.
Flat courses like Enschede's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- €75 until 1 January 2027, rising to €92 on race weekend (2027 race)
Official Enschede Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 11 April 2027
- Start time
- 10:00
- Time limit
- 5 hours 30 minutes
- Also on the day
- half-marathon, 10k, 5k
The course in numbers
Start and finish are at Boulevard 1945. The route leaves through the university campus and returns by the Van Heekpark.
- Layout
- Point-to-point
- Course status
- Certified by Atletiekunie and AIMS, as stated by the organiser
Worth knowing
- First run in 1947.
Pick your goal for Enschede
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
The date shown is the one the organiser has announced. Change it if yours differs.
Build your training around Enschede Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Enschede Marathon?
- The next Enschede Marathon is on Sunday 11 April 2027 in Enschede, Netherlands. It is held each April.
- Is the Enschede Marathon course flat?
- Runs past the University of Twente campus, along the F35 cycle highway and through the H.J. van Heekpark before finishing in the city centre. The organiser calls it a fast course, and a listing calls it flat.
- How do I enter the Enschede Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: €75 until 1 January 2027, rising to €92 on race weekend (2027 race).
- How should I train for the Enschede Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Enschede Marathon's profile and the April weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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