Midwinter Marathon Apeldoorn
Race snapshot
Race Day
34–45°F · Feels cold
Total elevation gain
Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change +0 ft
Participants
Intimate field
Crowd Rating
Good crowd energy
The Lowdown
Midwinter Marathon Apeldoorn is a winter running weekend in Apeldoorn, Gelderland, with the marathon on Saturday morning. The 42 km route runs through the forests and heathland of the Veluwe, including the Kroondomein Het Loo, and about 900 m of it is loose sand in the dunes. Roughly half of the course is wide paved or gravel paths, 40% is wide half-paved forest paths and the rest is narrower sand and grass. The race starts at 10:30 from AV'34 at Sportpark Orderbos, the field is capped at 700 runners and the time limit is 5:30. Five refreshment stations offer water, sports drink, tea and fruit. Run as the Centraal Beheer Midwinter Marathon, it is now in its 52nd edition on 5 to 7 February 2027, with a 25 km, a 10 English miles, an 8 km and a night run on the same weekend. Every distance except the 25 km sold out before the end of October 2026.
Questions about the Midwinter Marathon Apeldoorn 2027
When is the Midwinter Marathon Apeldoorn 2027?
Saturday, February 6, 2027.
Where is the Midwinter Marathon Apeldoorn?
Apeldoorn, Gelderland, Netherlands.
What time does the Midwinter Marathon Apeldoorn start?
The race starts at 10:30 AM, local time.
What is the Midwinter Marathon Apeldoorn time limit?
5:30 hours; finish closes at 16:00.
How do I enter the Midwinter Marathon Apeldoorn 2027?
The race is sold out. Dec 17, 2026: Registration and transfer deadline. Ways in: Online registration on the official site; sales opened 14 October 2026 at 20:00 and the marathon is capped at 700 runners; Sold-out bibs can be resold via the Inschrijven.nl platform until 17 December 2026 at no more than 10% above the purchase price.
How much does the Midwinter Marathon Apeldoorn 2027 cost?
Marathon: €45.
What is the Midwinter Marathon Apeldoorn elevation gain?
250 m (820 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Moderate rolling hills.
What is the Midwinter Marathon Apeldoorn course like?
It passes Apenheul, Kruisjesdal and Assel.
What is the weather like at the Midwinter Marathon Apeldoorn?
Race-day temperatures are usually 1–7 °C (34–45 °F). Feels cold.
How many runners does the Midwinter Marathon Apeldoorn have?
700 participants. Intimate field.
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