Derde Kerstdagloop
Race snapshot
Race Day
36–45°F · Feels cold
Total elevation gain
Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change +0 ft
Participants
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Good crowd energy
The Lowdown
The Derde Kerstdagloop (Third Christmas Day Run) is an annual road race held every December 27 in the wooded hills on the northern edge of Arnhem, in the Dutch province of Gelderland. Organized by athletics club Ciko'66, the event offers a 7 km and a 14 km route alongside a 21.1 km half marathon that is widely regarded as one of the Netherlands' most scenic and toughest, climbing roughly 185 meters over mostly car-free paved bike paths through forest and heathland. All three distances start and finish at Sportcentrum Valkenhuizen, Ciko'66's home track. The 2026 edition, the race's 33rd, runs on Sunday, December 27, 2026, with the half marathon starting at 12:00, the 7 km at 12:10, and the 14 km at 12:20; pre-registration is open online only, closing December 26 at 20:00 or once 1,750 entries are reached. Physique, a local fitness chain, is the event's title sponsor.
Questions about the Derde Kerstdagloop 2026
When is the Derde Kerstdagloop 2026?
Sunday, December 27, 2026.
Where is the Derde Kerstdagloop?
Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands.
What time does the Derde Kerstdagloop start?
The race starts at 12:00 PM, local time.
What is the Derde Kerstdagloop time limit?
3 hours.
How do I enter the Derde Kerstdagloop 2026?
Registration is open. Dec 26, 2026: Pre-registration closes (or 1,750-entry cap reached). Ways in: Online pre-registration only via inschrijven.nl; no day-of/on-site registration.
How much does the Derde Kerstdagloop 2026 cost?
7 km: €10. 14 km: €15. 21.1 km Half Marathon: €20.
What is the Derde Kerstdagloop elevation gain?
185 m (607 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Moderate rolling hills.
What is the Derde Kerstdagloop course like?
It passes Sportcentrum Valkenhuizen (start/finish), Beukenlaan and Arnhemse bossen (Arnhem forest and heathland).
What is the weather like at the Derde Kerstdagloop?
Race-day temperatures are usually 2–7 °C (36–45 °F). Feels cold.
How many runners does the Derde Kerstdagloop have?
1,750 participants. Medium-sized race.
Where are the Derde Kerstdagloop results?
The official 2025 results are on the organizer's site. Official results
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