Saturday, January 2, 2027
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The Vrienden van de SM Loop is a marathon held in Meerssen in the southern Limburg region of the Netherlands, staged on Saturday 2 January 2027. Runners cover the classic 42 kilometre distance, with a Marathon Plus option also listed on the calendar. The event is organised by the local running group behind the Bemelen Beweegt initiative, and entries are handled through the SQMTIME registration platform. Full course, start time and entry details are published on the organiser's own website as race day approaches.
What to bring
Own bidon and/or cup
Sufficient food and drink for the route
On the day
Before you enter
Other questions
The event is scheduled for Saturday 2 January 2027 in Meerssen, in the province of Limburg in the Netherlands.
The organiser's website, bemelenbeweegt.nl, is the authoritative source. Start times, course details, and any last minute changes are published there, so it is worth checking again in the week before the race.
Early January in Limburg is typically cold, often close to freezing, and can be wet or icy. Bring layers you can remove as you warm up and consider shoes with good grip if the forecast suggests frost or snow.
Spectators are generally welcome at Dutch village races, and the flat layout of the area makes it easy to see runners more than once. Specific viewing points and facilities are not published on this page, so ask the organiser or check their site.
No, there is no possibility to leave baggage at the start or along the route. Take only what you need during the run.
Entry fee not listed
Check the race's registration page for pricing.Meerssen, Netherlands
Saturday, January 2, 2027
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