Verkerkloop

The Verkerkloop is an annual race through Zwijndrecht, starting and finishing at Verkerk on Molenvliet. The event includes a fast street course with 5 km and 10 km distances for individual runners, a school race for children in various age categories, and a business race for teams. The route passes through the Molenvliet industrial estate and surrounding streets, with a turnaround point halfway through. The Verkerkloop is a sporting event that contributes to a healthy, close-knit community and attracts thousands of participants each year.

Start and finish at Verkerk, Molenvliet 1, in the Molenvliet industrial estate in Zwijndrecht. The school race is for children aged 6 and up, with distances from 600 to 1,200 metres. Business race teams consist of 4 or 5 runners; the finish times of the first 4 runners are added together. Every participant receives a commemorative medal. Race numbers can be transferred through a resale platform. A maximum of 3,500 participants are allowed. Registration opens on 1 February 2027. The event is held at Verkerk on Molenvliet and also includes youth and business activities.