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Inaugural NN Marathon The Hague

Overview

The inaugural NN Marathon The Hague took place on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The event, a collaboration between Golazo and the municipalities of The Hague and Westland with title sponsor Nationale-Nederlanden, saw a turnout of approximately 21,000 participants across various distances. About 9,500 runners completed the full 42.195 kilometer course, making it the third largest marathon in the Netherlands, trailing only Rotterdam and Amsterdam.

In the men’s race, Elijah Saurey Kibet won with a time of 2:09:04, finishing thirteen seconds ahead of runner-up Joshua Kipsang Kemboi, with Alex Mutai taking third place. Björn Koreman was the fastest Dutch man, finishing fifth. In the women’s category, Doreen Chesang secured victory in 2:24:34, finishing nearly seven minutes ahead of second-place Nigist Muluneh, with Sharon Jerono in third. Maxime Kromwijk was the top Dutch female finisher, placing sixth.

Following the event, medical experts from the Red Cross highlighted an increase in demand for assistance at large-scale running competitions. Specialists warned that runners face risks such as heatstroke or heat injury, even in cooler temperatures, if they wear non-breathable synthetic clothing like pure nylon, which can prevent effective sweat evaporation.

Entities

NN Marathon The Hague · The Hague · Westland · Golazo · Björn Koreman

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 10 sources
    The Hague hosts inaugural NN Marathon with 21,000 participants

    The inaugural NN Marathon The Hague saw 21,000 participants, with Elijah Saurey Kibet and Doreen Chesang winning the men's and women's races respectively.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    NN Marathon The Hague set for inaugural event on November 1

    The first NN Marathon The Hague will take place on November 1, featuring 9,500 marathon runners and favorable weather conditions across a course spanning the city, Westland, and the coast.

  3. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    The Hague to host inaugural NN Marathon in November 2026

    The inaugural NN Marathon The Hague will take place on November 1, 2026, expecting 9,500 marathon runners and over 21,000 total participants across various race distances.

Sources

bpnieuws.nl · czaslokalny.pl · haagsallerlei.nl · nasza-holandia.pl · nos.nl · omroepwest.nl · regioonline.nl · running.nl · westlandreport.nl · www2.u-trail.com

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