Course
The HiPRO Utrecht Marathon, supported by Utrecht Science Park, is the premier running event in Utrecht. Thousands of runners and enthusiastic spectators come together to make it a fantastic day in beautiful Utrecht. Utrecht Science Park serves as the event’s home base. Across a variety of exciting categories, all participants strive to achieve a great performance and earn a beautiful medal.
refreshment points en route and after the finish
There are several aid stations along the route of the HiPRO Utrecht Marathon. See the list on the right for all the stations and what they offer. Drinks will be served in cups.
TOGETHER, WE KEEP THE CITY CLEAN!
Keep the wrappers from energy gels and similar items with you and do not throw them away on the street. Dispose of wrappers and empty cups in the designated trash bins, which you will find at the aid stations and after the finish line.
AMACX ENERGY DRINK – ON THE GO
At various water stations, you’ll receive Amacx Energy Drink Lemon in a cup.
-Isotonic hydration mix. Contains 372 mg of sodium per 30 grams of carbohydrates
AMACX DRINK GEL – ON THE GO
At the Utrecht Science Park Marathon (at the 26km and 33km marks) and the HiPRO Half Marathon (at the 12km mark), participants will receive Amacx Drink Gel.
-Ready to use, making it easy to operate. Contains 30 grams of carbohydrates per drinkable gel (60 ml)
Participants in the Utrecht Science Park Marathon, HiPRO Half Marathon, 10K, Business Runs, and Utrecht Student Cup will receive water, a HiPRO product, Powerade recovery drink, and VITA COCO coconut water after crossing the finish line.
Event map
The start and finish of the HiPRO Utrecht Marathon are located at Utrecht Science Park. The start is at P4 Aarhuslaan, and the finish is on Sorbonnelaan. The event grounds are located at P6 Padualaan.
There is an exception for the Utrecht Science Park Mini Marathon: participants in this race will start and finish at P4 Aarhuslaan.
There is an exception for the Utrecht Science Park Mini Marathon: participants in this race will start and finish at P4 Aarhuslaan.
View the map of the event grounds.
starting blocks and starting waves
Thousands of participants will be at the starting line on Sunday, May 31. That is why we are asking for extra attention to be paid to the start procedure.
GETTING STARTED IN WAVES
During the HiPRO Utrecht Marathon, we use start waves. You will be assigned to a starting zone. All runners from your starting zone will cross the starting line in a “start wave.” A start wave lasts approximately 10 minutes. The time indicated is the time it takes for the first through the last runner in that wave to cross the starting line.
Are you at the front of the pack? If so, you’ll cross the starting line a few minutes earlier than the participants at the back of the pack. All races use a rolling start.
The start waves open 15 minutes before the start of each wave.
ASSIGNED STARTING WAVE
Thousands of participants will be at the starting line on Sunday, May 31. That’s why we’re asking for extra attention regarding the start procedure. It’s important to start in the wave that matches the finish time you submitted. You’ve received your assigned start wave via email.
Your race number will indicate your assigned start wave. The start waves are organized based on the estimated finish time you provided. It is not possible to switch to an earlier start wave. However, you are allowed to start in a later start wave.
Below is the estimated time for each wave.
| Time | Waves | Location |
| 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Pick up race numbers and shirts (if ordered) | Padualaan 99 – Outside |
| Startingtimes | ||
| 09:00 a.m | Startwave 1 – open at 08:45 a.m | Start – P4 Aarhuslaan |
| 09:15 a.m | Startwave 2 – openat 09:00 a.m | Start – P4 Aarhuslaan |
| 09:25 a.m | Startwave 3 – open at 09:10 a.m | Start – P4 Aarhuslaan |
| 09:35a.m | Startwave 4 – open at 09:20 a.m | Start – P4 Aarhuslaan |
| 09:45 a.m | Startwave 5 – open aat 09:30 a.m | Start – P4 Aarhuslaan |
| Times | Action | Location |
| 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Pick up race numbers and shirts (if ordered) | Padualaan 99 – Outside |
| Startingtimes | ||
| 10:30 .m | Startwave 1 – open at 10:15 a.m | Start – P4 Aarhuslaan |
| 10:40 a.m | Startwave 2 – open at10:25 a.m | Start – P4 Aarhuslaan |
