Extra info

Time limits

The limit times are as follows:
half marathon: 180 minutes
10 km: 90 minutes
5 km: 45 minutes

Bag drop off

At this edition, you can drop off your bags with one of our volunteers

Elite field

Participation athletes elite field (half marathon only):
Mail our race director Martijn Venhuizen via racedirector@venloop.nl. This e-mail address is intended for elite athletes and their managers.

Time registration

In the next edition of the event, bib tags will be used to time the participants. The race timer bib tag is attached to the bib with your race number. All the participant has to do is attach their race number. A shoelace chip is not required. The chip does not have to be returned. In addition to accurate time recording, the chip also records a personal video. To view the video, click the camera icon in the results after the event.

Running in heat

Running in different weather conditions is not without risk This article in SPORTgericht magazine explains some of the measures taken by organisers of running events to help minimise the risks. It also explains what you can do yourself to limit the risks.

Venloop Shirt

This year it is again possible to create a beautifully functional Running Shirt to order. For participants in the Koenen and Co Business Run, this shirt is included in the price. There is a choice of men’s, women’s and children’s shirts in various sizes. You can order shirts while stocks last via the registration module or via our webshop. Once the shirts are delivered, they can also be purchased during office hours at the Venloop office at Koninginnesingel 14 in Venlo.

Quick start corrals

A special procedure applies to register for the quick start corrals for the 5 km and 10 km events. After approval of your request, you will be sent a confirmation mail and can collect a special sticker at the registration desk in the Ewals Cargo Care pavilion in Julianapark, Venlo. Please attach this sticker visibly to your starting bib. Only runners with this sticker will be granted access to the quick start corral. More information about the procedure for the distance you have registered for is given below.

Registration quick start corral Viking 5 km

The quick start corral is intended for competitors in the Viking 5 km race who can finish the distance in a time less than 19:30 minutes (men) or 21:30 minutes (women). Access to the quick start corral is only granted after an official registration.
Procedure registration quick start corral To be eligible for the quick start corral, please send an email to inschrijven@venloop.nl stating your full name, date of birth and demonstrable proof that you have run 5 km in under 19.30 minutes (men) or 21.30 minutes (women) on a certified course in the past year. Send your email before Friday 15 March. You can also do this by enclosing a link to the results of another 5 km event.

Registration quick start corral Aartsen 10 km

The quick start corral is intended for competitors in the Aartsen 10 km race who can finish the distance in a time less than 37 minutes (men) or 41 minutes (women). Access to the quick start corral is only granted after an official registration.
Procedure registration quick start corral
To be eligible for the quick start corral, please send an email to inschrijven@venloop.nl stating your full name, date of birth and demonstrable proof that you have run 10 km in under 37 minutes (men) or 41 minutes (women) on a certified course in the past year. Send your email before Friday 15 March. You can also do this by enclosing a link to the results of another 10 km event.

Registration quick start corral Van der Valk Venlo half marathon

The quick start corral is intended for competitors in the Van der Valk Venlo half marathon who can finish the distance in a time less than the following limits. Access to the quick start corral is only granted after an official registration.
Procedure registration quick start corral To be eligible for the quick start corral in the Van der Valk Venlo half marathon, please contact our race director Martijn Venhuizen before Friday 1 March by email at racedirector@venloop.nl stating your full name, date of birth and demonstrable proof that you have run a half marathon in 2023 or 2024 within the limits below. These limits must have been run on a course certified by the World Athletics / Athletics Union.