Starke Kerstloop Dronten
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Feels cold
Total elevation gain
Net elevation change +0 ft
Crowd Rating
Moderate spectator support
The Lowdown
The Starke Kerstloop Dronten is a Christmas-season road race held on a Sunday in December in Dronten, Flevoland. First run in 1989, it has grown to over 2,000 runners at its peak and is organised with athletics club AV Flevo Delta. The 2026 edition on 20 December offers a 5K, a 10K and, new this year, a half marathon (21.1 km), plus a 5K and 10K company run. The 5K and 10K courses have been redesigned for 2026. Membership of an athletics club is not required to enter. Starke Re-integratie & Personeelsdiensten has been the main sponsor since 2024, and the 2024 edition sold out all 1,000 places in under three months. Capacity rose to 2,500 for 2025.
Questions about the Starke Kerstloop Dronten 2026
When is the Starke Kerstloop Dronten 2026?
Sunday, December 20, 2026.
Where is the Starke Kerstloop Dronten?
Dronten, Flevoland, Netherlands.
What time does the Starke Kerstloop Dronten start?
The race starts at 1:30 PM, local time.
How do I enter the Starke Kerstloop Dronten 2026?
Registration is open. Ways in: Online registration through inschrijven.nl, individually or through a company team.
How much does the Starke Kerstloop Dronten 2026 cost?
10K: €15. 5K: €12.50.
What is the Starke Kerstloop Dronten elevation gain?
10 m (33 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft).
What is the weather like at the Starke Kerstloop Dronten?
The race-day average is 4 °C (39 °F). Feels cold.
Where are the Starke Kerstloop Dronten results?
The official 2025 results are on the organizer's site. Official results
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