Run van Gieten

The Magnesium Run van Gieten is a versatile running and walking event scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026, celebrating its 18th edition. Held on the Hondsrug ridge in the province of Drenthe, the event is known for its scenic yet challenging terrain. The race offers a wide range of distances, from a 250-meter children's dash to a full half marathon. A core element of the event is its charitable focus; 100% of the registration fees from the walking categories are donated to the patient association ReumActief, supported by financial contributions from local partners like Sfeer.nl.

Gieten is a village in the northern Netherlands with a population of approximately 5,000 residents, serving as the administrative center for the Aa en Hunze municipality. The area is part of the Hondsrug, the only UNESCO Global Geopark in the Netherlands, characterized by prehistoric monuments and ice-age geological formations. The demographic profile is primarily Dutch, with a strong emphasis on community-led sports and outdoor activities. The median standardized household income in the region is roughly €31,500. The village’s strategic location at the junction of major provincial roads makes it a central hub for athletes traveling from across Drenthe and Groningen.

The race organization is supported by a variety of local sponsors, including the Hondsrug Midwifery Practice and View Ultrasound Bureau. Results for all competitive categories are processed live and made available via sportrent.nl and uitslagen.nl. Participants are encouraged to review the official race regulations and additional course information available on the event website. Registration for the 2026 edition is currently open via the official portal, and the organizers often release promotional films featuring highlights from previous years to help runners prepare for the unique elevation changes of the local landscape.