The Chocolademelkloop in Bilthoven is a friendly family run through the Leyense Bos, mostly on unpaved forest paths. Nobody is chasing records: you get a medal, a cup of hot chocolate and a Sinterklaas party at the finish, and Pieten join in the fun.
It is a lovely first race for children, and parents with a 5 km entry can run the 1 or 2 km with their kids at no extra cost.
- When: Sunday 15 November 2026. 1 km at 11:00, 2 km at 11:20, 5 km at 11:45, prize draw at 12:30
- Where: De Werkplaats Kindergemeenschap, Bilthoven
- Distances: 1 km and 2 km family runs, 5 km forest run
- Tickets: 5 km €9; registration open online until 31 October
- Getting there: Train to Bilthoven (via Utrecht Centraal), then a walk of about 15 minutes to the event grounds
Good to know: The 5 km is untimed, so bring your own watch or Strava if you care about the clock.
More races and walks: Running and walking events in the Netherlands 2026.
