MENZIS
singelloop
The most fun running course in the eastern Netherlands!
Will you be at the start of the Menzis Singelloop on Sunday, September 13 ? Participate in the main distance of 5 English Mile (8 km) anddon’t miss the most enjoyable running party in the east of the Netherlands!
round for everyone!
Will we see you at the start as well?
Also participate (again) in the Menzis Singelloop (5 EM/8 km) on Sunday, September 13. Every second Sunday in September, the Enschede canals are buzzing with runners. Once a year they are car-free and you have free runway! Whether you are that seasoned runner, just starting your running adventure, want to participate through Running Blind or as a frame runner, this lap of the canals is for everyone!
Party on running shoes
Imagine a nice morning sunshine in the Volkspark and thousands of enthusiastic runners getting ready to start their distance, just like you! The route takes you along the 10 Enschede canals and past a number of iconic and beautiful buildings, such as the Oude Ambachtsschool, Rijksmuseum Twenthe and the Pathmos neighborhood. But also past beautiful city parks, such as the Van Heekpark and Blijdensteinpark.
It’s not just all those supporters along the route that provide conviviality. The DJs, steel bands, mop bands and drummers you encounter every 500 m also make it a party with fine beats. This is not just another running race; this is a celebration of running shoes!
RUNNING BLIND AND FRAME RUNNING
The Singelloop is low-threshold and accessible to almost everyone. In addition to competitive athletes and thousands of recreational runners participating, runners who are visually impaired and frame runners also participate in the same race on the same course!
The frame runners use a “running frame”: a custom-made running bike with a chest support and three wheels. Under the guidance of a running buddy from the Running Blind Foundation, it is also possible to be at the start of the Singelloop even with an eye condition.
Grab those high fives!
After 8 kilometers, at the finish line, your medal, your fans and even more fellowship await you. And sure enough, a sense of pride, too. Dance your running legs loose to live music at one of the stages, share your running stories with other participants and enjoy a well-deserved snack or drink. In the meantime, your kids can enjoy sports and exercise in the Sports Zone and Kids Zone!
The Singelloop Enschede is not only about fast times, but also about celebrating a great running party and your achievement.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Registration for the Menzis Singelloop (8 km) is possible until Sunday, September 6. Please note: full = full. If the maximum number of registrations is reached earlier, registration will close earlier.
Am I already registered?
Not sure if you have already registered? Then go to register.com and check your registration here.
Can I post-register?
No, post-registration is unfortunately not possible.
Other deadlines sign up
- Koopmans Bouwgroep Double Singelloop: through Sept. 6
- Company run: through Sept. 4
- Pure Energy Kidsrun:
-> with special schools link through Wednesday, Sept. 9, 6 p.m.
-> regular (individual) through Friday, Sept. 11, 6 p.m.
Please note: full = full. If the maximum number of registrations is reached earlier, registration will close earlier.
Recreant
- 5 English Mile (8 km) €19.50
- 10 English Mile (16 km) € 21.50
Competition athlete (Athletics Union and NTB athletes with competition license)
- 5 English Mile (8 km) €19.50
- 10 English Mile (16 km) € 21.50
10:00 Koopmans Bouwgroep Double Singelloop (16 km)
10:00 Company Run (16 km)
10:28 Frame Runners (8 km)
10:30 Menzis Singelloop (8 km)
10:30 Corporate run (8 km)
12:20 Pure Energy Kidsrun group 1 + 2
12:40 Pure Energy Kidsrun group 3 + 4
13:00 Pure Energy Kidsrun group 5 + 6
13:20 Pure Energy Kidsrun group 7 + 8
You can participate as a recreational or competitive athlete. Only competitive athletes (Athletics Union and NTB athletes with a competition license) have a chance to win prize money.
Competition – Men
- Seniors
- M40
- M50
- Juniors <20
Contest – Women*
- Seniors
- Juniors <20
*In view of a small number of women participating in the competition, there are two categories here.
Registered no later than Aug. 8?
If you registered by Saturday, August 8, you will receive your start number at home*. Your start number will be mailed the week prior to the Singelloop to the address you entered when you registered. Are you moving in the interim? Please also provide your new address information by email before Aug. 8: info@singelloop-enschede.nl.
Registrations from Aug. 9
If you registered Aug. 9 or later, your start number will be waiting for you during the Singelloop weekend in the Volkspark.
Saturday, September 12: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 13: 08:30 – 30 minutes before the start
We encourage you to come on Saturday, Sept. 12 to avoid any wait times before the start!
*Note: participants in the company run and kidsrun registered via the link for schools are an exception to this. Please see the Practical Information on the relevant pages for this.
When you register, you give your expected finish time. Based on this, you will be assigned to start section A, B, C, D or W (race section). The letter of your start box is printed on your start number.
The starting boxes are spacious and will be opened one at a time. We use an hourglass start, giving you space to run quickly at your own pace.
At the Menzis arch, start your favorite running course!
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
The course is entirely paved. You walk clockwise along the inside of Enschede’s canals: from Tubantiasingel to Boddenkampsingel, Lasondersingel, Laaressingel, Oliemolensingel, Hogelandsingel, Varviksingel, Getfertsingel, Pathmossingel and Volksparksingel.
The “false flat” makes it a treacherous course: it seems flat, but there are some slight rises and falls in it.
Water and fruit stations
Along the way, you will encounter a water station every two kilometers. Only water is offered here, not sports drinks. Care stations are clearly identified by banners across the road. At each water station there are several stalls in a row.
Tip: Do not stop directly at the first table, but walk on to the second or third table and avoid a roadblock.
In the walk-out street in the Volkspark, you will receive a thirst quencher and fruit in addition to water.
Changing clothes and showering
This can be done from 09:00 – 15:00 in the Pathmoshal (Veilingstraat 20, 7513 CZ Enschede). This sports hall is located opposite the Volkspark, on the Volksparksingel side and is within walking distance of start/finish.
Toilets
Ample toilet units will be placed at the start and finish in the Volkspark.
Drop off luggage
On race day, you can drop off your luggage. The site for this is clearly visible in the Volkspark. Attached to your start number is a luggage tag that matches your start number. You attach the tag to your luggage and retrieve your bag after the finish line upon presentation of your start number.
Sports massage
Sports care Eastern Netherlands provides massages at Volkspark. The massage tent is easily recognizable during Singelloop weekend.
EHBO
EHBO Enschede will be present during the Singelloop. The first aid tents in the Volkspark can be identified by the first aid flags.
AEDs are provided by Twente Heart Safe. AEDs are available on the course as well as at the first aid station in the Volkspark.
Your race number includes a chip for electronic timekeeping. Be sure to attach your start number to your chest, not your back.
Timekeeping starts the moment you cross the starting line and stops when you cross the finish line.
You can find the results the same day on our website, at www.uitslagen.nl and via the MyLaps results page.
Of course, after the finish you will receive that well-deserved and beautiful Singelloop medal!
Medal engraving
When registering through August 8, you can check that you would like to have your medal engraved for an additional €7.00. A symbol is then printed on your start number, proving that you paid for this.
Didn’t indicate medal engraving at registration, but still want it on Sept. 13? No problem. You can also decide this on the spot! You will then pay €9.00 (pin or cash is both possible).
Every year a charity is linked to the Singelloop Enschede. Everyone participating individually can indicate at registration that they want to support the charity. In addition, the net proceeds of the company run go to the charity.
The 2026 charity will be announced soon.
Enschede and the Twente region have a lot to offer you! Explore the city and stay a night in one of the nice hotels, a bed & breakfast, camping or vacation home. View all accommodation options here. And get some ideas right away for 24 hours or 48 hours in Enschede!
Curious about what else Twente has to offer? On the Visit Twente website you’ll find everything you want to know!
