Running or walking through historic Bergen op Zoom: on Sunday 1 November, the seventh edition of the Vestingloop Bergen op Zoom is scheduled. With distances of 1, 5 and 10 kilometers and a 5-kilometer walk, there is a suitable route for different ages and levels. The start and finish are at the Grote Markt.

Running through historic Bergen op Zoom

The routes take participants past various well-known places in the city. Runners will pass the Markiezenhof and the Lievevrouwepoort, among other places. The Ravelijn is also part of the 5-kilometer course and the walking tour.

The day begins at 12:00 with the 5-kilometer long walk. At 12:20 the starting signal is sounded for the 1-kilometer Familieloop. Then at 13:30 the 5-kilometer and at 14:30 the 10-kilometer races follow. At 16:30 the program ends.

For young and old

The Familieloop also makes the event accessible to young participants. The minimum age for this is 3 years. For the 5 kilometer race, the minimum age is 12 years, and for the 10 kilometer race 14 years.

Companies can also participate with a team in the 5 or 10 kilometer race. Those who prefer walking can choose the 5 kilometer long walking route. This way, the Vestingloop is not only about fast times, but also about moving together and discovering Bergen op Zoom in a sporty way.

Date Sunday 1 November 2026
Location: Start and finish at the Grote Markt, Bergen op Zoom
Programme 12.00 – 16.30 hours
Distances: 1 km Family Run, 5 km, 10 km and 5 km walking tour
Register via the Vestingloop website: https://www.vestinglopen.nl/bergenopzoom/afstanden

Photos: © Rob Sportfotografie