Leiden Marathon route map
raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Leiden Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
Leiden Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Leiden Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 8:32/km
- Typical conditions
- 83/100
- Evidence depth
- 31 verified facts
6:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Leiden Marathon?
The Leiden Marathon is described as pancake flat.
Where does the Leiden Marathon route go?
The Leiden Marathon route starts at Koninginnelaan, Leiden (new start from 2026, moved from the Breestraat in the city centre for safety reasons) and finishes at Vismarkt, Leiden. Underfoot, expect mixed surfaces from asphalt to cycle paths, charming back roads and canalside lanes. It passes Leiden canals (grachten), Leiden historic city centre, Vismarkt, Groene Hart polders and windmills. Single loop combining the historic Leiden city centre with nine villages of the Groene Hart, passing typical Dutch polder landscape with mills and cows.
What should runners know on race day for the Leiden Marathon?
Many roads in the city are closed during the event.
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Historic
- Riverside
- Countryside
Atmosphere
- Scenic Tour
- Community
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Pancake Flat
- Technicality
- Non Technical
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Cut-off
- Marathon must be completed within 6 hours or the time is not recorded.
- Qualification status
- No qualifying time required; open entry.
Race day logistics
- Closed roads
- Many roads in the city are closed during the event.
Access and course status
- Start
- Koninginnelaan, Leiden (new start from 2026, moved from the Breestraat in the city centre for safety reasons)
- Finish
- Vismarkt, Leiden
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- Mixed surfaces from asphalt to cycle paths, charming back roads and canalside lanes.
- Landmarks
- Leiden canals (grachten), Leiden historic city centre, Vismarkt, Groene Hart polders, windmills
- Notable features
- The 2026 edition is the 35th Leiden Marathon, held over two days: a 5 km night run on Saturday 9 May plus the marathon, half marathon and 10 km on Sunday 10 May
- Single loop combining the historic Leiden city centre with nine villages of the Groene Hart, passing typical Dutch polder landscape with mills and cows
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 12°CTypical temperature
- 22 kphTypical wind
- 2 mmTypical rainfall
- 83Favourability /100