Run2Day Vlinderloop

The Run2Day Vlinderloop in Houten is a monthly performance run held on the second Saturday of every month from September through May. The route runs through the countryside around Houten, passing sights including Heemstede Castle and the Amsterdam–Rhine Canal, and offers a lovely mix of nature and culture. There are several distances, from 5.2 km to the half marathon, and the event is suitable for both children and adults. The start is at Korfbal Vereniging Victum, and the atmosphere is friendly and sporty, with an emphasis on running together and having fun.

There is a 2,500-metre SAMSAMLOOP, where you run with another person and cross the finish line together. There is also a team run in which four runners finish together. Race numbers can be collected from 16:00 on the day of the run. Digital late registration is available until 18:00 on the day of the run, as long as the maximum number of participants has not been reached. There are water stations along the course and a warm-up for the different distances. The route is not entirely closed to traffic, but it is clearly marked with route signs and arrows. A monthly performance run with different distances, suitable for recreational and competitive runners.