Walking Marathons in Europe
Marathons in Europe that allow walkers.
Apeldoorn Vierdaagse - the Netherlands
Annual four days walk with 20, 30, 40 or 50K per day.
Annual four days walk with 20, 30, 40 or 50K per day.
Cinzano, Italy Marathon Walk
Spencer Lane reports on his first Italian marathon walk.
Spencer Lane reports on his first Italian marathon walk.
City of Rome Marathon
Marathon in March in Rome, Italy with 6.5 hour time limit.
Marathon in March in Rome, Italy with 6.5 hour time limit.
Copenhagen Marathon
May marathon, walkers allowed with 6 hr. time limit.
May marathon, walkers allowed with 6 hr. time limit.
Dublin Marathon
October marathon with 8-hour cutoff. Prior to 2001, this was a highly-regarded marathon for walkers with a 9.5 hour limit. But in 2001 the course began opening to traffic following an 18-minute mile pace. Slower walkers complained of lack of support, including lack of water, and fighting heavy traffic.
October marathon with 8-hour cutoff. Prior to 2001, this was a highly-regarded marathon for walkers with a 9.5 hour limit. But in 2001 the course began opening to traffic following an 18-minute mile pace. Slower walkers complained of lack of support, including lack of water, and fighting heavy traffic.
Flora London Marathon
April marathon in London, England. Walkers welcome, but course closes in 5.5 hrs.
April marathon in London, England. Walkers welcome, but course closes in 5.5 hrs.
Hærvejsmarathon in Viborg, Denmark
The Viborg Hærvejsmarchen is held yearly the last full weekend of June. It is an IML-sanctioned 2-day walk with 30, 40 or 45 kilometers each day.
The Viborg Hærvejsmarchen is held yearly the last full weekend of June. It is an IML-sanctioned 2-day walk with 30, 40 or 45 kilometers each day.
Hamburg Hansaplast Marathon, Germany
April marathon in Hamburg, Germany. Must be a fast walker - finish closes in 5.5 hrs.
April marathon in Hamburg, Germany. Must be a fast walker - finish closes in 5.5 hrs.
Iceland Marathon
Marathon and half marathon, fourth Sunday of August, in L�kjargata, immediate center of Reykjavik.
Marathon and half marathon, fourth Sunday of August, in L�kjargata, immediate center of Reykjavik.
Kudrna Goes Around Brno
International three-day march, IML and IVV sanctioned in the Czech Republic, September yearly. 10K, 20K, 30K, 42K, and 50K walks.
International three-day march, IML and IVV sanctioned in the Czech Republic, September yearly. 10K, 20K, 30K, 42K, and 50K walks.
Midnight Sun Marathon, Tromso, Norway
July marathon in Norway. Site is in Norwegian.
July marathon in Norway. Site is in Norwegian.
Nordmarka Forest Marathon
Oslo, Norway June event, with seven hour cut-off, through the forest.
Oslo, Norway June event, with seven hour cut-off, through the forest.
Playtex Moonwalk - London, England
Walk a marathon or half-marathon wearing a decorated bra from Hyde Park at night! This extreme-fun powerwalk raises money for breast cancer research. You won't be alone, over 15,000 women - and men - participated in 2005. June.
Walk a marathon or half-marathon wearing a decorated bra from Hyde Park at night! This extreme-fun powerwalk raises money for breast cancer research. You won't be alone, over 15,000 women - and men - participated in 2005. June.
Reykjavik Marathon
Iceland marathon in August. Half marathon also
Iceland marathon in August. Half marathon also
Seven Sisters Marathon Walk, England
Spencer Lane reports on this walk.
Spencer Lane reports on this walk.
Swiss Two-Day March, Bern
IML and IVV walking event with choice of distances including 40K each day.
IML and IVV walking event with choice of distances including 40K each day.
Turin Marathon, Italy
May marathon has a 6.5 hr. time limit and welcomes walkers.
May marathon has a 6.5 hr. time limit and welcomes walkers.
Vaasen Marssi Finland - IML
Three Day International Marching League yearly walk. Includes a Friday island walk and Saturday and Sunday 21KM or 42KM routes.
Three Day International Marching League yearly walk. Includes a Friday island walk and Saturday and Sunday 21KM or 42KM routes.
Venice Marathon
October marathon in Venice, Italy. Six hour time limit.
October marathon in Venice, Italy. Six hour time limit.
Wandelsportvereniging OLAT
Theo Tromp's page links to the long distance walks in the Netherlands and throughout Europe.
Theo Tromp's page links to the long distance walks in the Netherlands and throughout Europe.