The Hague to host inaugural NN Marathon in November 2026

The first NN Marathon The Hague is scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026. Organizers expect approximately 9,500 participants for the full 42.195-kilometer race, with over 21,000 people expected to participate across the entire event weekend, which includes 5km and 10km runs, kids' races, and walking events.

In the men's elite field, Kenyan runner Joshua Kipsang Kemboi is considered the favorite, holding a personal record of 2:08:09. Other notable competitors include Dutch marathoner Björn Koreman, who holds a personal best of 2:10:32, and Uganda's Alex Mutai. The race also features Kenyan debutant Elijah Saurey Kibet and Kelvin Kiptoo.