Venloop
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About the race
The Arrow Venloop is a running event with a program for children, recreational runners and long-distance runners. The 20th edition is scheduled for 21 March 2027 and the event lists about 25,000 participants from around 30 nationalities.
Distances and minimum ages include:
- 500 m Bambinoloop for ages 4 to 6.
- 1000 m kids runs for ages 7 to 12.
- 1000 m Scelta Mushrooms G-loop from age 8.
- 5 km Viking run from age 13.
- 10 km Aartsen run from age 16.
- Half marathon (21,098 m) Van der Valk Hotel Venlo from age 18.
Registration for the 2027 edition opens on 1 August 2026. Fees vary by distance and age. The entry fee includes a personal start number with timing, water and sports drink on course for the 10 km and half marathon, a finish medal, drinks and a banana after the finish, free personal action photos, a digital goodybag and free bag storage. The half marathon is noted as sold out, but registration remains possible via sponsor codes or Newtone Business Run teams. A resale platform is available for private transfers during 13 to 27 March; seller and buyer are responsible for the physical transfer.
Participants can also join the Ren tegen kanker initiative via KWF: a free start number and a free Ren tegen kanker shirt are offered when at least €500 is raised before 1 February, or runners can buy their start number and fundraise for the shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
