Races Half marathon · Oldenzaal, Netherlands
Halve Marathon Oldenzaal
Halve Marathon Oldenzaal is a hilly half marathon in Oldenzaal, Netherlands, held each October. Starts and finishes in the old centre of Oldenzaal and runs through hilly countryside towards Losser. The climbs include the Tankenberg, Wilmersberg, Hakenberg and Paasberg. Mild to cool in early October, with temperatures of 7 to 15°C and a fair chance of rain. A course as hilly as Halve Marathon Oldenzaal must be trained for specifically — long-run routes should mimic its climbs and descents.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
October
every year
Course
hilly
Half marathon
Conditions
Mild to cool in early October, with temperatures of 7 to 15°C and a fair chance of rain.
Racing this course well
Starts and finishes in the old centre of Oldenzaal and runs through hilly countryside towards Losser. The climbs include the Tankenberg, Wilmersberg, Hakenberg and Paasberg.
A course as hilly as Halve Marathon Oldenzaal must be trained for specifically — long-run routes should mimic its climbs and descents.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Entries open
- Early registration for 2026 opened on 1 May
- Price
- €23 until 1 September, then €28 (2026 race)
Official Halve Marathon Oldenzaal site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Start time
- 11:15
- Time limit
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Pacers
- Pacers for finish times from 1:30 to 2:15
- Also on the day
- 10k, 5k
The course in numbers
The Tankenberg, Wilmersberg, Hakenberg and Paasberg come in the countryside section outside the town.
- Layout
- Loop
- Surface
- Mostly asphalt
- Men's course record
- 1:06:17 (Tom Hendrikse, 2021)
- Women's course record
- 1:14:30 (Jacelyn Gruppen, 2021)
Worth knowing
- The race began as the Huttenkloasloop, organised by the athletics club LAAC Twente.
Getting there
- Rail station
- Oldenzaal station, about 800 m from the start and finish
Pick your goal for Oldenzaal
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
Build your training around Halve Marathon Oldenzaal.
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Asked often
- When is the Halve Marathon Oldenzaal?
- It is held each October in Oldenzaal, Netherlands. Check the official Halve Marathon Oldenzaal site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Halve Marathon Oldenzaal course flat?
- Starts and finishes in the old centre of Oldenzaal and runs through hilly countryside towards Losser. The climbs include the Tankenberg, Wilmersberg, Hakenberg and Paasberg.
- How do I enter the Halve Marathon Oldenzaal?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Early registration for 2026 opened on 1 May. Price: €23 until 1 September, then €28 (2026 race).
- How should I train for the Halve Marathon Oldenzaal?
- Match your preparation to Halve Marathon Oldenzaal's profile and the October 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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