Trappenmarathon

The Staircase Marathon on the Wilhelminaberg in Landgraaf is the toughest marathon in the Netherlands. It has been organised by Stichting Foras Events since 2014. The course, approximately 1,050 to 1,100 metres long, features a unique challenge: 507 steps spanning an elevation gain of 75 metres. In addition to the marathon, several distances are available, including a Kids Run, 5 km, 10 km, half marathon and Last Man Standing, where participants climb the stairs as many times as possible. Participants receive a chip to measure their lap times and distance, making for a challenging and interactive running experience.

The chip participants receive must be attached to or placed inside their shoes to measure lap times and distance. During the event, participants can view their elapsed time and distance at the top. Those who order a staircase marathon shirt can collect it when picking up their race number and chip. Various distances include climbs up 507 steps on the Wilhelminaberg course, a Last Man Standing challenge, registration including a race number and chip, and running distances for all levels.