Practical information: prepare well
prepare well
Good preparation is half the work. On this page you will find the most important practical information clearly brought together. From registration and the course to facilities, catering and accessibility. That way you know exactly what to expect during the RUN weekend.
Registration dates and fees
For each distance, fixed registration periods and fees apply. Registering in advance is always cheaper, so do not wait too long to sign up.
Registration for all distances opens on 1 March 2026. The registration fee and the final registration date per distance can be found on the relevant distance page.
The 2026 programme
The RUN starts on Friday 11 September with the Oldenburger Fritom LutjeRUN. On Saturday 12 September, the ultraruns, relays, walking distances and the BUTIQ Optiek 5 km take place.
In the programme you will find:
- Start times per event
- locations
- schedule
Course and route maps
The 100 km, 50 km, marathon and 10x10 km relay are run on a 10 km course through Winschoten and Heiligerlee. The course is:
- officially measured with the Jones Counter
- completely traffic-free
- suitable for national, European and world records
Traffic marshals ensure safety along the course.
Competition regulations
Clear competition rules apply to all events, based on the regulations of the Atletiekunie. Special rules apply to ultrarunners, including:
- rules about music
- the NK conditions
- mandatory e-learning
- bib number distribution
Start and finish area & facilities
The start and finish area is located at the sports hall at Mr. D.U. Stikkerlaan 6 in Winschoten.
What will you find here?
- Changing rooms and showers
- Labelled bag drop-off for solo runners
- Special tent for ultrarunners
- Information via speakers, LED screens and the UltimateLIVE app for all distances
For spectators, this is the place to follow the race.
Runners’ village
The runners’ village is located right next to the start and finish and is intended for relay teams and the public. Here you will find, among other things, the team tents, catering points, seating areas and music.
Catering & amenities
Catering areas are set up around the sports hall and in the runners’ village:
- coffee, tea and soft drinks
- food and snacks
- seating areas to take a break
Payment is by card only. Bringing your own alcohol is not permitted.
Toilets are located on the left side of the sports hall.
Parking and accessibility
Parking is available, among other places, at Doc-Direkt (Transportbaan 12) and on the surrounding business park. From the parking locations, it is about a 400-metre walk to the start and finish.
Street prize
Along the course, residents create extra atmosphere with decorated streets. As every year, the
most beautifully decorated street has a chance to win the street prize!
Drones and footage
Would you like to take photos or videos with a drone? This is only allowed if you comply with the applicable safety and privacy rules. Flying is not permitted everywhere along the course. For the current rules, see the government website.