Even more schools training for the Leiden Marathon Kidsrun
Schools in Leiden, Leiderdorp, Zoeterwoude and Voorschoten are preparing for the Corpus Kidsrun of the Leiden Marathon on Sunday 10 May 2026. The event organisation is intensifying its collaboration with De Bewegingsambassadeurs and the Atletiekunie, with the aim of getting as many children moving as possible and excited about running.
During the previous edition, around 1,100 children already took part in an athletics clinic at school. The Atletiekunie, in collaboration with SPAR, provided special Ren.Spring.Gooi boxes for the participating schools. These boxes contained materials for various athletics disciplines and a comprehensive guide with lessons for all age groups.
Project expansion in 2026
For the 35th edition of the Leiden Marathon in 2026, schools in Leiden, Leiderdorp and Zoeterwoude are integrating athletics into their PE lessons. PE teachers receive support during a meeting of the Municipal PE Working Group. Additionally, pupils in years 3 to 6 at several opportunity development schools in Leiden will receive a four-week lesson series. In Voorschoten, children follow athletics clinics during school hours, with the option of after-school activities, in collaboration with Voorschoten Voor Elkaar. It is expected that 2,500 children in the region will come into contact with this wonderful sport in the coming months.
De Bewegingsambassadeurs coordinate the project at the various schools. The Leiderdorp-based company aims to get children moving more often, more diversely and better. The Atletiekunie supports the project with information, expertise and new Ren.Spring.Gooi boxes.
The spectacular kick-off takes place on Wednesday 25 February at Leiden Atletiek, featuring various athletics disciplines and a group four-minute run to close. Children from the region can participate for free. More information will follow.
Festive closing
The Corpus Kidsrun brings the Leiden Marathon to a festive close on Sunday 10 May. Children up to 12 years old will run a 2-kilometre loop through the city centre from 15:00, starting at the Garenmarkt and finishing at the Vismarkt, where the other distances also end. Participation is free. Registration is open at www.marathon.nl.
