Frequently asked questions
Can I change my distance?
You can change your race distance by logging into your dashboard, provided the desired distance is still available. Upgrading to a longer distance is subject to payment of the price difference. If you downgrade to a shorter distance, no refund of the registration fee (or any portion thereof) will be issued.
Steps
- Log in to YOUR DASHBOARD The link is in the confirmation email;
- Click on “Change competition”;
- Select the distance you want to run and click on “continue”.
- If you have chosen a longer distance and there is a price difference, you must pay the amount due by clicking on “Pay”.
- If a distance is sold out, you cannot change the race
Can I cancel my registration?
You can only cancel if you are registered for the Utrecht Science Park Marathon (42.195 km) and you have purchased a cancellation policy. For more information, please see the terms and conditions. Cancellation requests must be submitted via the contact form no later than 12 April 2026.
If a participant in the “HiPRO Half Marathon” ’10 KM’ or “Utrecht Science Park Mini Marathon” is unable to participate in the event, the registration fee paid will not be refunded. If you have registered for the full marathon and have not taken out cancellation insurance, the registration fee paid will not be refunded.
I have not received a confirmation email, what to do?
After you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email. So make sure that your email address has been entered correctly. Also check your spam box if you have not received the email within 30 minutes. If it is not there either, please contact us.
Can I change my registration?
You can change your registration via your dashboard. You can change compaetitions there, add products and adjust data.
Is there a changing facility and bag drop-off?
The changing facilities and bag check-in are located in the Cambridgelaan parking garage (Cambridgelaan 106). You must indicate on the registration form in advance whether you wish to use the bag check-in service. The cost of the bag check-in service is €3.50. You can purchase or add this service through the registration system until Sunday, April 19. Changing rooms are available free of charge.
What are the minimum ages to participate?
For age limits, the age on the day of the event applies.
- Utrecht Science Park Marathon: 18 years
- HiPRO Half Marathon: 18 years
- 10 KM: 14 years
- Utrecht Science Park Mini Marathon: 4 – 12 years
Will I get a medal?
After crossing the finish line, you will receive a medal as a memento of the event. You can also have the medal engraved with your name and finish time.
Can I have my medal engraved?
All participants in the Sunday race can have their medals engraved immediately after the race. On the registration form, you can check the “medal engraving” option for €15, or €5 for the Kids Run. Medal engraving can be purchased as an add-on until April 16.
Will there be pacers?
The Dutch Pacing Team consists of experienced runners who set the pace for the full and half marathons. The pacers also wear bib numbers with the desired finishing time visible on them. You can join a pacer of your choice.
Click here for more information about the Dutch Pacing Team.
The target times for the pacers can be found on this page.
Disclaimer: It is possible that pacers drop out at the very last minute due to, for example, an acute injury. If this is the case, we will do everything we can to find replacements (which is sometimes no longer possible at short notice).
Can I take my backpack or camel bag into the start box?
We advise you to come to the start in running clothes. It is not permitted to take bags/backpacks into the start box (with the exception of camel bags) or to leave them unattended around the event site or course. Anything left unattended will be removed and discarded for safety reasons.
Starting box for fast runners:
Women have different schedules. We ask them to email proof of their schedule to info@utrechtmarathon.com by March 30.
Start times for the men’s fast-start heats:
Utrecht Science Park Marathon:
Starting block AA – subtop – Under 02:25 hours
Starting block A – Under 02:30 hours
HiPRO Haf Marathon:
Starting Block AA – subtop – under 01:15 hour.
10 KM
Starting block A – Under 39 minutes.
Click here for all information about receiving your race number.
You are urgently requested to complete the medical passport on the back of the bib number for your own safety. You must wear your bib number on your chest. The bib number is personal and non-transferable. In the event of an emergency, your bib number serves as a medical passport.
Can I transfer my starting permit?
We offer all individually registered participants the option to transfer their race number (including any additional products purchased) to someone else. The administration fee for transferring the Full Marathon is €5, and the fee for the other distances is €3,-. You can transfer your race number to someone else by logging in to Your dashboard anf follow the steps
Are you transferring your race number on or after April 19? If so, you are responsible for physically handing over the race number.
Which starting box should I start in?
Starting waves and starting blocks are used for the different distances. The allocation of starting waves and starting blocks is determined based on your expected finish time as stated on the registration form. You will receive the allocation of your starting wave and starting block by email before the event.
In connection with the production of the start numbers, it is possible to enter your expected finish time until 19 April. After this, all participants are automatically assigned to the last start wave. Please note: changing your starting wave is no longer possible. You may always start in a later start wave.
What are the time limits for the Utrecht Marathon?
- Utrecht Science Park Marathon: 5 hours and 30 minutes
- HiPRO Half Marathon: 2 hours and 30 minutes
- 10 KM: 1 hour and 20 minutes
- Utrecht Science Park Mini Marathon: 20 minutes
Participants who cross the finish line after the deadline will not be included in the race results and will not receive a medal.
Is there time registration?
There is an electronic chip (Tag) and a plastic spacer on the back of your starting number (Bib). BibTag makes registering your times very easy, all you have to do is wear your starting number correctly.
Information to ensure good time registration:
- Wear your starting number visibly on your chest. Do not cover the bib number with a jacket or with your hands while passing the mats at the start and finish line. These mats receive the signal from your BibTag (also pay attention to pressing your own stopwatch on the start and finish line).
- Do not fold or wrinkle the bib number. Certainly not where the Tag is.
- Use four pins on the corners of the starting number, do not pierce the Tag.
- Do not remove the plastic spacer.
The Tags do not have to be taken back after the race, you can keep the bib number (with Tag) as a souvenir or throw it away with the normal waste (plastic).
What is the official result?
The official result is based on the gross time, which starts when the starting shot is fired and stops when the runner crosses the finish line.
The results also show your net time, which is your personal finish time. The net time is the time that starts when you cross the start line and stops when you cross the finish line.
Where are the toilets located?
Toilets are located at the start, along the route and at the finish line.
In order to participate in the HiPRO Utrecht Marathon in a responsible manner, good preparation is essential. In addition, it is important that you listen carefully to your body during and after your running performance. Read all the advice on this page to help you enjoy the HiPRO Utrecht Marathon well prepared.
What care will I receive during the race and after the finish?
See below for details on the services available along the route for each distance.
Please note: Keep sports drink containers and other items with you and dispose of them only in the designated trash bins at the aid stations. Together, we can keep the area clean.
The Utrecht Science Park Marathon
Throughout the marathon, aid stations will be set up where water, sports drinks, and sponges will be handed out.
at3 km, 5,5 km, 9,5 km, 14,5 km, 20,5 km, 26 km, 31,5 km, 35,5 km en 40,5 km there are aid stations with water and sports drinks.
at12,5 km, 17,5 km, 23 km, 29,5 km, 33,5 km en 37,5 km there are water and sponge stations for extra refreshment.
The HiPRO Half Marathon
There are several aid stations along the course during the half marathon.
at 4 km, 6,5 km, 10 km, 14,5 km en 19,5 km water and sports drinks will be handed out.
At 12 km en 16 km There are water and first-aid stations.
10 KM
During the 10K race, aid stations have been set up at strategic points.
AT3 km en 8,5 km there is a refreshment station with water and sports drinks.
AT 4,5 km There is a water and towel station.
Bij iedere verzorgingspost is een toilet aanwezig.
Running safely and responsibly
Failing to replenish fluids lost through sweating during endurance sports can lead to a decline in performance. Insufficient fluid intake can ultimately lead to health problems. Many athletes seem unaware that not only drinking too little, but also drinking too much, can pose a health risk. Maintaining the proper balance of fluids and electrolytes in the body is therefore particularly important.
While running, the body loses fluids and electrolytes through sweating and breathing. These are essential processes for maintaining a stable body temperature. Failure to replenish this fluid loss in a timely manner and in the correct amounts can lead to dehydration (from drinking too little) or hyponatremia (from drinking too much, resulting in a salt deficiency). This can affect your performance, as well as your physical and mental condition.
Replenishing fluids and electrolytes to an optimal level is highly individual and depends on factors such as weather conditions, the intensity and pace of your run, and personal characteristics such as fitness level, body weight, and choice of clothing.
Athletes have a personal responsibility in this regard. Drinking the right amount is a combination of knowing your own body and the way you’re used to drinking during workouts.
View the competition rules for the HiPRO Utrecht Marathon 2026 here.
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