The RUN Winschoten, the National Championships for ultrarunners over 100 kilometers, will have two Dutch championships added this year. National titles will also be competed for over 50 kilometers and in the 10×10 kilometer relay for municipalities.
Registration for the RUN Winschoten, which has been running since 1995, starts on Saturday, March 30. On Saturday, September 14, the national and international ultrarunners will take on the sporting challenge in the center of Winschoten at 50 and 100 kilometers. The 50 kilometer National Championships are taking place for the first time in history and have never before been run as a championship in the Netherlands. The Athletics Union has now given permission for this.
Also new is the National Championships, where athletes from municipalities across the country compete for the Dutch title during the 10×10 kilometer relay. This championship was set up in collaboration with the municipality of Oldambt. All 350 municipalities in the Netherlands are being invited to participate in this event.
Frame Running, a Paralympic sport, is also new among young people
On Friday, September 13, the Friday afternoon traditionally starts with the young runners during the LutjeRUN. The starting shot for youth from 4 to 15 years old will sound on the AV Aquilo athletics track. This will be expanded with a new section for the upcoming 48th edition of the RUN. Young people with disabilities can participate in Frame Running, a Paralympic sport in Paris 2024. You walk with a tricycle without pedals with a chest rest and handlebars.
Walking through sights
Furthermore, the 10×10 kilometer relay for associations, companies and recreationists and WandelRUN with a walk over 10, 20 or 30 kilometers are also on the program on Saturday. During this last part of the year, it is now also possible to walk with groups of 5 or more people, visiting several sights.
Further information: www.runwinschoten.nl
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