THE MARCHES

In addition to the Kennedymarch*EU, there will be two other distances: Marathon (42.2km and half marathon (21.1km). The marathon route is almost identical to the second half of the Kennedymarch, which is 40 kilometres long. We will therefore be offering a short loop of 1.1 kilometres very close to the Witte Stein, which must be run once for a half marathon or twice for the marathon. All distances and times will be recorded electronically. Accordingly, all participants will receive a certificate with their personal distance and time.

The Kennedymarch over 50 miles or 80 kilometers begins with a mass start on 28.06.2025 at 20:00 at the Witte Stein. The first section is around eleven kilometers long and leads into the heart of Brüggen. From there through the Tantelbruch to the Vennberg sports field, via Lüttelbracht and Boerholz to the Alster Kirchweg sports field in Bracht. And finally through the night and the forest back to the Witte Stein. The second half of the route will take place in the municipality of Beesel. There will also be three main stations here, at Swimming Pool De Bercken, at De Solberg sports park and on a farm in the north of Offenbek.

We start the marathon on 29 June 2025 at 07:00, the half marathon at 09:00. The start and finish will also be at the Witte Stein. Both distances will take place within the ‘cannon shot line‘.

We will not publish the exact routes or even route maps in advance. This is to prevent shortcuts and the obstruction of sports hikers by support teams. Sufficient parking spaces and waiting facilities are available for supporters at the official refreshment points. We ask for your understanding.