BIG SERIES
BIG10 + NK 10km
BIG 10 + NK 10KM
Step up to the challenge with the BIG 10, a one-of-a-kind running race designed to push your limits and redefine personal victory. Whether you're chasing a new PR or simply out to conquer the course, this event is all about you vs. you. Celebrate your grit, determination, and every step toward greatness. Are you ready to beat your best? The BIG 10 is waiting!
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RWC AHOY in Rotterdam
The location is accessible by car, bike and public transport.
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5/9/2026
17:30 HEAT 1
18:45 HEAT 2
20:00 HEAT 3
20:45 HEAT4 -
Provisional heat allocation
This is a first draft of the heat allocation, based on submitted goal times and NK categories. The allocation may change until 25 August. The final heat allocation will be confirmed after that date.
HEATS -
In each heat we have pacers.
These will be announced closer to the event
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Registration is open and is limited to 1500 10km spots.
Cost: € 27,50For elite runners the registration is free. (male <30min, female <33:30min) Please send an email to elite@bigseries.nl.
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Registration for the Dutch 10K Championships closes on Saturday, 22 August 2026 at 23:59.
A category will only have official championship status if at least three athletes start in that category. In addition, the Masters categories must meet the applicable medal standards.
Are you participating in the National 10 Kilometer Championships? Then read the competition regulations here (1). To register, you must have completed the bronze and silver modules of the doping modules. Any questions? Here (2) you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions.
BIG5 + BIG MILE
BIG 5 + BIG MILE
THE BIG 5 – SPEED, ENERGY & PURE RACING VIBES
Get ready to run faster than ever! The BIG 5 is the little brother of the BIG 10 – a high-speed 5K race on the legendary Nedereindse Berg cycling track in Utrecht. Expect fast times, fierce competition, and an electric atmosphere.
Races are divided into heats, so you’ll be matched with runners of similar speed. And for those who love an all-out sprint, we’re bringing you the BIG MILE – a full-throttle road mile on the course.
We’ve got everything to make it the ultimate race day: high-energy vibes, music, food stands, and a bar. Come for the speed, stay for the experience!
Are you ready to go all in?
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Nedereinds Berg, Utrecht.
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Program (Subject to change)
17:00 – Check-in & race village open
18:30 – Heat 1 – 5KM
19:15 – Heat 2 – 5KM
19:45 – Heat 3 – 5KM
20:15 – BIG MILE – Full gas on the road mile!
20:30 – Heat 4 (fastest heat) – 5KM
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START TIMES & HEATS
18:30 – 19:15 | Heat 1 >19min
19:15 – 19:45 | Heat 2 17-19min
19:45 – 20:15 | Heat 3 15-17min
20:15 – 20:30 | BIG MILE – A full-throttle road mile before the final heat!
20:30 – 21:00 | Heat 4 <15min
Find heat layout here
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HEAT 1:
19:00
20:00
21:00
22:00
23:00
24:00
HEAT 2:
17:00
17:30
18:00
18:30
19:00
HEAT 3:
15:00
15:30
16:00
16:30
17:00
HEAT 4:
13:45
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Registration is open and is limited to 1000 5km spots and 500 Mile spots.
Cost:5km: € 25,00
Mile € 16,09
For elite runners the registration is free. (male <15min, female <16min) Please send an email to elite@bigseries.nl.