Oliebollenloop

The Oliebollenloop is the final sporting challenge of the year in the north, held on 31 December in and around Gorredijk. The race offers 4-mile and 10 km distances, with separate starts for solo runners and businesses. There is also a kids’ run with three distances for different age groups. The route is safe from traffic and well marked, and a delicious reward awaits afterwards: oliebollen.

Kids’ run start times: 600m at 10:45, 900m at 11:00, 1600m at 11:15. 10 km starts at 12:05, 4 miles at 12:20. Business run available for teams of 3–5 participants; finishing time is based on the first 3 finishers. No race-day registration. Register online until 30 December at 22:00 or until the limit is reached. Entries in October and November receive a free Craft Oliebollen running shirt. Bib transfers are possible via the platform until 13 December at 23:59. Registration is online until 30 December; no race-day registration is available. Start times are around 12:00, with the start location at Sportcentrum Kortezwaag. Parking advice: cycle or carpool; road closure from 11:00.