Saturday, December 19, 2026
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The Berkelloop Almen is a winter running event staged in the village of Almen, in the Dutch province of Gelderland, on Saturday 19 December 2026. Participants choose between a half marathon and 10 km, 8 km and 5 km distances, with the shorter options offered as a nature run through the surrounding countryside or as a walked route for those who prefer a gentler pace. A team relay is also part of the programme, so clubs, colleagues and groups of friends can share the distance between them. Runners can expect a midwinter day in the rural Achterhoek, with a mix of surfaced village roads and unpaved nature paths underfoot.
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No. The Berkelloop is an open event with distances from 5 km upwards, and the shorter routes are also offered as a walked option, so recreational runners and walkers are just as welcome as club athletes. Any licence or membership requirement, if there is one, will be stated in the entry conditions on the organiser's website.
Yes. Alongside the nature runs, the 5 km and 8 km distances are also offered as a wandelloop, a walked route, so you can take part at a walking pace. The organiser's website lists which distance is run and which is walked.
The team estafette is a relay in which the distance is divided between the members of a team. It is a good option for clubs, workplaces and groups of friends who want to take part together. Team size and the exact format are confirmed by the organiser.
Facilities such as baggage storage, changing space and toilets are arranged at the event venue by the club. Check the practical information section of the organiser's website, as these arrangements can change from year to year.
Yes. This is a village event and spectators are welcome at the start and finish area, with the nature run routes passing through the countryside around Almen. Because December weather can be harsh, spectators should dress warmly and expect to move between viewing spots on foot.
Almen, Netherlands
Saturday, December 19, 2026
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