Often called “the most beautiful and toughest marathon in the Netherlands,” the Kustmarathon Zeeland offers a full weekend of athletic challenges from 3 to 5 October 2025. The main 42.195 km marathon, held on Saturday, features a stunning yet demanding course from Burgh-Haamstede to Zoutelande, covering sand dunes, beaches, forest paths, and the iconic Oosterscheldekering sea barrier. Additional events include a Friday Light Kustrun, Saturday MTB tour and Ladiesrun, and Sunday Trailrun and Wandelmarathon, creating a vibrant multi-day festival of endurance. Runners face unpredictable weather, coastal winds, and changing surfaces, making it a serious test of strength and spirit. Each event ends with cheering crowds and music at the festive Zoutelande finish zone.
Races
Marathon
16 km
11 km
10 km
5 km
Race Date:
04 October, 2025
Organized by the Stichting Kustmarathon Zeeland, the full marathon takes place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from Burgh-Haamstede to Zoutelande, Zeeland, Netherlands. Known as the toughest marathon in the Netherlands, it challenges runners with beach stretches, dunes, and over 200 meters of climbing.
Weather based on historical averages. Route data provided by Strava, based on last year's race.
FAQs
What is the Kustmarathon?
How long is the Kustmarathon?
Where does the Kustmarathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Kustmarathon?
How can I prepare for the Kustmarathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Kustmarathon?
Organized by the Stichting Kustmarathon Zeeland, the full marathon takes place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from Burgh-Haamstede to Zoutelande, Zeeland, Netherlands. Known as the toughest marathon in the Netherlands, it challenges runners with beach stretches, dunes, and over 200 meters of climbing.
The Kustmarathon is 42km long.
The Kustmarathon takes place in Burgh Haamstede, Zeeland, Netherlands.
Runna classifies the Kustmarathon elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Kustmarathon?
Organized by the Stichting Kustmarathon Zeeland, the full marathon takes place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from Burgh-Haamstede to Zoutelande, Zeeland, Netherlands. Known as the toughest marathon in the Netherlands, it challenges runners with beach stretches, dunes, and over 200 meters of climbing.
How long is the Kustmarathon?
The Kustmarathon is 42km long.
Where does the Kustmarathon take place?
The Kustmarathon takes place in Burgh Haamstede, Zeeland, Netherlands.
What is the elevation gain of the Kustmarathon?
Runna classifies the Kustmarathon elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Kustmarathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Kustmarathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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