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Participating in the Enschede Marathon means that you can cross the oldest and therefore very first marathon of the Netherlands and Western Europe off your list! The first edition took place in 1947 and in 2022 we have celebrated our 75th anniversary.
The fast route and good facilities ensure fast finishing times. Run across the campus of the University of Twente, run the F35 (so called cycle highway) and run through the fantastic H.J. van Heekpark before finishing in the bustling city centre. 80,000 supporters will enthusiastically encourage you!
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Take up the challenge and participate in the Elektramat Marathon on April 12. Register today!
Participate in and experience the oldest marathon in the Netherlands and Western Europe.
Registration fee Elektramat Marathon
Please note: If you register on or before March 19, you will receive a race bib with your first name and have the option to order the Enschede Marathon running shirt, socks, and BibBits. You will also be assigned to the appropriate starting area based on your submitted time. If you register after March 19, these options will no longer be available. You will automatically be placed in the last starting area and will no longer be able to order merchandise.
– Early registration (price includes 20% discount) until May 10, 2025: €55.00 (limited availability)
– Early registration until January 1, 2026: €65.00
– Early registration from January 2 to March 19, 2026: €70.00
– Early registration from March 20 to April 10, 2026: €75.00 (no name on bib and no longer able to choose a starting area)
– Registration during marathon weekend: €80.00 (no name on bib)
What is included in your registration?
– BIB number with integrated time registration
– Medal
– Your results on our website
– Certificate (download)
– Traffic-free and officially measured race course
– Water and refreshment stations (with sponges, water, sports drinks and fruit) along the route (+/- every 2.5 km) and after the finish
– Music along the route
– Possibility to join our pacers
– Possibility to book a locker.
Prize schedule Elektramat Marathon
The Enschede Marathon 2026 prize schedule
Start well-prepared
Want tips & tricks from professional coaches or need some extra motivation? Click on the “Preparation” tab in the menu to explore different options to help you prepare for your race distance as effectively as possible.
Course
Scroll down to view the course of the Elektramat Marathon (blue line) at the bottom of this page.
Enschede Münster Combi Marathon
You can now register again for the Enschede Münster Combi Marathon – 2026 edition.
Under the name “Enschede Münster Combi Marathon”, you’ll compete for the cross-border classification.
The final Combi ranking will be determined after the Volksbank Münster Marathon, which takes place on 13 September 2026. The Enschede Marathon will be held on Sunday, 12 April 2026. Read more here.
Club Challenge
Club Challenge: Take on the challenge as a club!
Take part in the marathon together with your club mates and accept the challenge. Who knows, your club might win the Marathon Club Challenge!
If you want to participate as a club, sign up with as many members as possible. The three fastest members of each club will make up the Marathon Club Challenge ranking. Show that your club is the fastest! Experience a fun and sporty day together, where your club has a chance to win a great prize (1st prize € 500,-, 2nd prize € 300,- 3rd prize € 200,-).
Winners Club Challenge 2025
- Hollandia – 7:44:33
- LAAC Twente – 8:09:08
- Lionitas – 8:24:43
How to register?
Register at least three members of your club individually for the Elektramat Marathon and send an email to [email protected] that your team will take on the challenge during Club Challenge.
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Additional information
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Starting time Elektramat Marathon
10.00 a.m.
Start and finish location
Boulevard 1945
Men
SEN (18 up to and including 34 years), M35, M40, M45, M50, M55 and M60
Women
SEN (18 up to and including 34 years), W35, W40, W45, W50, W55 and W60
The time limit for completing the Elektramat Marathon is a maximum of 5.5 hours. The finish line closes at 4 PM.
Runners must pass the 35.1 km mark before 3 PM. If you reach this point after this time, we kindly ask you to board the designated bus. Runners who have not passed the 41 km mark by 3:50 PM will no longer go through the finish line but will be directed to Van Heekplein.
When registering, you indicate your expected finish time. Based on this, you will be assigned a starting wave: blue, yellow, orange, red, or grey (for competitive runners). The color of your starting wave will be shown on your bib number.
Note: This only applies if you register on or before March 19, 2026. If you register later, you will automatically be placed in the last starting wave (red).
You can participate as a recreational or competitive runner. Only if you have a competition license from the Dutch Athletics Federation (Atletiekunie) can you start as a competitive runner. If you do not have one, you will automatically participate as a recreational runner.
Download the map of the starting waves, including the course layout, here.
The race course is officially measured and certified according to the guidelines of the Dutch Athletics Association (Atletiekunie) and AIMS – World Athletics.
Do you need a GPX file for Elektramat Marathon? Download it here.
If you think you can finish the marathon within the times mentioned below, you might be eligible for an invitation for the Elektramat Marathon. Please send an email with your personal data to Herman Moelard: [email protected] stating “Fast runners”.
Men: < 02:30:00
Women: < 02:45:00
You are then eligible for:
– Start directly behind the elite runners
– Dressing area within walking distance of start and finish
– Possibly hotel accommodation and pasta party on 20 April 2024
It is strictly prohibited to be accompanied by a cyclist who hands out water bottles on the course. Only cyclists possessing a valid course pass, provided by the organization, are allowed to ride on the course.
Water bottles are placed at designated stations in a manner that allows participants to easily grab them themselves or they are handed out by the person designated by the organization. Under no circumstances is it permitted to move on foot or by bike alongside a participant and hand them water bottles.
Violation of this rule will result in immediate disqualification of the involved participant.
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