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For the die hards
The Forvis Mazars Half Marathon is the most popular distance of the Enschede Marathon. Thousands of participants take up the challenge and run the 21.1 km. A beautiful route and thousands of fans along the course. What a vibrant energy! This is what you have trained for!
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Take up the challenge and run this great half marathon in Enschede on Sunday April 12. Register today!
Participate in and experience the oldest marathon in the Netherlands and Western Europe.
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Joining with a group?
Companies and associations can register via the group registration form. Please note: group registration is possible with a minimum of 9 participants. Participants may be spread across different distances.
Participation Forvis Mazars Half Marathon
Please note: If you register on or before March 15, 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 on your submitted time. If you register after March 15, 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.
New this year:Until March 15, you can choose to have your BIB number sent by post within the Netherlands. This option costs €5 and can be selected during registration. Any questions? Check our FAQs.
Costs
– Early registration (price includes 20% discount) until May 10, 2025: €32.50 (limited availability)
– Early registration until January 1, 2026: €37.50
– Early registration from January 2 to March 15, 2026: €40.00
– Early registration from March 16 to April 10, 2026: €40.00 (no name on bib and no longer able to choose a starting area)
– Late registration during marathon weekend: €45.00 (no name on bib)
What is included in your registration?
– BIB number with integrated time registration
– Optional: Shipping of your BIB number by post within the Netherlands (€5).
See our FAQs for more information.
– 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.
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.
Run against cancer
Run against cancer during the Enschede Marathon. Alone or with a team of friends or colleagues. You can participate in two ways:
1. Register HERE via KWF. Raise at least 500 euros before March 1st, and KWF will arrange your entry ticket and the unique Run Against Cancer shirt.
2. Buy your own ticket. Create a fundraising page via HERE and start collecting donations. If you raise 500 euros, you’ll also receive the unique Run Against Cancer shirt!
Course
View the course of the Forvis Mazars Half Marathon (blue line) below.
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Additional information
Sunday, April 12, 2025
Starting time Forvis Mazars Half 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 maximum time allowed for completing the Forvis Mazars Half Marathon is 3 hours. The finish line closes at 1:15 PM.
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 15, 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.
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 Forvis Mazars Half Marathon? Download it here.
It is forbidden to be accompanied by a cyclist who offers drinks. Only cyclists with a valid course card (provided by the organization) have permission for this. Participants who do not comply with this rule will be disqualified.
Do you hold a valid competition license from the Dutch Athletics Federation (Atletiekunie)? Then you will compete in the competition category and may be eligible for prize money.
Important conditions:
– Prize money is only awarded if there are at least 6 participants in the category.
– Participants must hold a valid competition license from the Atletiekunie.
– Participants must comply with the competition regulations. In case of violation, the right to prize money expires.
– Prize money cannot be accumulated: if you are eligible in multiple categories, you will only receive the highest amount.
Prize scheme for competition license holders Forvis Mazars Half Marathon
The Enschede Marathon 2026 prize schedule
