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Midwinter Marathon

Name: Midwinter Marathon
Start: 2026-01-30
End: 2026-02-01
Location: Apeldoorn

location_city Apeldoorn

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calendar_today 30 Jan, 2026 – 01 Feb, 2026

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About the Event

Challenge yourself at the source of Dutch winter running: the 51st Apeldoorn Midwinter Marathon on January 30 - February 1, 2026. This sold-out event, born in 1974 as a training race for spring marathons, has evolved into a prestigious multi-day festival. The courses are known for their demanding, scenic profiles through the winter woods, offering a true test of endurance. The 2026 weekend is a historic gathering for runners who value tough, authentic challenges and the unique camaraderie of a frosty winter classic.

Races Offered

Night run

Jan 30, 2026

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Distance — 4K

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Type — Road running

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42 km

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — 42K

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10 Mile

Feb 01, 2026

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Distance — 16.1K

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25 km

Feb 01, 2026

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Distance — 25K

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8 km

Feb 01, 2026

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Distance — 8K

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Type — Road running

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Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Apeldoorn.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 1.9° / 6.5°

wb_sunny -3.2° / 1.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 18.1 /

water_drop 86.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 1.9° / 6.5°

wb_sunny -3.2° / 1.6°

air 18.1 km/h

water_drop 86.0%

About Apeldoorn

Apeldoorn is a city with a royal touch, famous for its palace and beautiful gardens. It lies on the edge of National Park the Veluwe, and is an excellent base to explore this region's lush natural surroundings.