Airborne Freedom Run

The Airborne Freedom Run is an annual running event held in the Arnhem region of the Netherlands, commemorating the Battle of Arnhem during World War II. Scheduled for Sunday, 14 September 2025, the event offers various distances: 5 km and 10 km road runs, trail runs of 21 km, 30 km, 45 km, and a new 60 km ultra trail, as well as a mini run for children.

The run serves as a tribute to the soldiers who fought in Operation Market Garden and aims to raise awareness about the value of freedom. Participants pass by historical sites, including the Airborne War Cemetery, where they can place a remembrance cross; during this act, the race time is paused.

Organized by Stichting Airborne Freedom Run in collaboration with National Sports Centre Papendal, the event combines physical challenge with historical education, under the theme “Freedom, to do what’s right”.