Registration for KiKa Hilversum City Run 2026 is now open

Registration for the 22nd edition of the KiKa Hilversum City Run is now open. Runners can register again for the largest single-day running event in het Gooi, taking place on Sunday, 12 April 2026. The run through the heart of Hilversum is renowned for its varied urban routes, the vibrant atmosphere at the Marktplein, and the unique passage by the Media Park: the ultimate place where sports and the media city meet.

Participants can choose between two distances: the 10 km and 5 km. The longest distance leads past Sound & Vision, Dudok's Town Hall, and through lively restaurant and bar streets back towards the finish at the Marktplein. The 5 km is an accessible city loop through the Gooi neighborhoods, featuring an atmospheric stretch along the Groest: ideal for novice runners and fast participants alike. Companies can opt for the Business Run for both distances, where teams start together and benefit from various extras.

Young sports enthusiasts have not been forgotten either. The Bink Kids Run (800 and 1,500 meters) and the Bink Family Run are a cheerful highlight every year. With enthusiastic supporters along the course and an unforgettable finish at the Marktplein, it is a festive experience for every young runner.

A sporting tradition in het Gooi

The KiKa Hilversum City Run has been bringing thousands of participants to their feet for more than twenty years. What began as a local city run has grown into an annual tradition where families, schools, businesses, and avid runners come together. Music points, cheering spectators along the route, and a lively start/finish area at the Marktplein create an energetic atmosphere in the city center, on a day when Hilversum is visibly on the move.

Run for KiKa

KiKa (Stichting Kinderen Kankervrij) is not only the title partner of the Hilversum City Run, but also its designated charity. Participants can make a voluntary donation during registration and thereby contribute to vital research into childhood cancer. Those who want to make an even greater impact can start their own fundraising campaign.

Registration

Interest is high every year, so do not wait too long and secure your starting spot. Registration for the Kika Hilversum City Run closes on 30 March 2026, or earlier if the participant limit is reached.

Please note: registration for the Hilversum Walk will open at a later date. The registration that is currently open applies exclusively to the running events.