Van Brink tot Brink loop van Roden naar Norg
From Brink to Brink is a unique running event from the Brink in Roden to the atmospheric finish area in Norg. You run a varied course of 7 miles or a half marathon, on paved and partly unpaved paths through villages, forests and the Drenthe landscape.
Along the way, music, audience and aid stations provide extra energy. After the finish, a cozy festival site awaits with food trucks, music and a festive atmosphere.
https://www.vanbrinktotbrink.nl/.
Slag om Norg
Battle of Norg is an international one-day cycling race in Norg, in which professional and continental teams compete for victory on a challenging course with unpaved gravel strips. The race combines classic road discipline with spectacular gravel sections and is back on the UCI Europe Tour calendar.
https://courage-events.nl/slag-om-norg/.
Bartje 200
Bartje 200 is an annual mountain bike event for adventurous cyclists who want to push their limits. Participants choose from a tour of 100 or 200 kilometers on single tracks, gravel, sandy paths and forest paths through the Drenthe nature. Whether you participate or come to cheer on the participants, the atmosphere, perseverance and beautiful décor make Bartje 200 an impressive event for sports enthusiasts.
http://www.bartje200.nl.
Survivalrun Norg
12 April 2026
Survivalrun Norg is a challenging survival run in and around Norg in which running is combined with natural obstacles such as ropes, beams and nets, suitable for recreational and athletes.
https://www.survivalrunnorg.nl/.
Nationaal Festival Worteldagen Norg
22 May 2026
- 25 May 2026
The National Festival Worteldagen in Norg is a small-scale location theatre festival where young makers and theatre students present short performances at surprising indoor and outdoor locations in and around the village. Visitors walk or cycle along various routes full of creative theatrical experiences.
https://worteldagen.nl/.
Truckstar Festival
25 July 2026
- 26 July 2026
Experience a weekend full of impressive trucks during the annual Truckstar Festival at the TT Circuit Assen. Admire thousands of beautifully polished trucks from all over Europe, enjoy spectacular demonstrations, elections, entertainment and a cozy festival atmosphere. A unique event for truck enthusiasts and a surprisingly fun day out for the whole family.
https://www.truckstar.nl/truckstar-festival-home/.
Feestvierdaagse Norg
29 July 2026
- 2 August 2026
The Feestvierdaagse in Norg is a popular summer party week with quadrathlon games, live music, fair and game activities for young and old in the center of Norg. The event is known for conviviality, togetherness and festive evenings in July.
https://feestvierdaagsenorg.nl/.
Folly Art Norg
2 August 2026
- 30 August 2026
Folly Art Norg is a special art event in Norg where art, architecture and design come together in a 7.5 km long walking route. Along the route there are creative and often playful 'follies': striking structures without a practical function that allow visitors to marvel in the Drenthe landscape.
https://follyartnorg.nl/.
Groningse 4daagse
4 August 2026
- 7 August 2026
The Groningen 4 Days Marches is a popular multi-day walking event in which participants walk through the city and the surrounding landscape of Groningen for four days. The routes combine nature, culture and the characteristic atmosphere of the Groningen Ommeland.
https://www.groningse4daagse.nl/.
Noorderzon Groningen
20 August 2026
- 30 August 2026
The Noorderzon Festival of Performing Arts & Society is an international arts and performing arts festival in Groningen with theatre, dance, music, circus and free-access programmes in the Noorderplantsoen and the city centre. The festival combines exciting contemporary art with a summery festival atmosphere and attracts thousands of visitors every year.
https://www.noorderzon.nl/.
Eventing Norg
29 August 2026
- 30 August 2026
Eventing Norg is a spectacular equestrian event in the wooded area of Norg. Riders with horses and ponies compete against each other in the disciplines of dressage, jumping and a challenging cross-country with natural obstacles.
https://eventingnorg.nl/.
Bloemencorso Eelde
5 September 2026
Het Bloemencorso Eelde is een kleurrijke bloemenparade door het centrum van Eelde met prachtig versierde praalwagens van bloemen en planten, een geliefd cultureel evenement in Drenthe.
https://www.bloemencorsoeelde.nl/.
Veldslag om Norg
5 September 2026
The Battle of Norg is a popular mountain bike and gravel ride in Norg, featuring 50-, 80-, or 100-kilometer routes through forests, sand, and heathland, and a lively finish line with music and food.
https://www.veldslagomnorg.nl/.
De 4 Mijl van Groningen
11 October 2026
The Menzis 4 Miles of Groningen is the largest running event in the north of the Netherlands with about 6.4 km from Haren to the Vismarkt in Groningen, full of fun and spectators along the route.
https://4mijl.nl/.
Drenthe Trail Run Norg
29 December 2026
The Drenthe Trail Run is a winter trail run through the forests and heathland around Norg with multiple distances for both novice and experienced trail runners.
https://www.drenthetrailrun.nl/.
Drenthe 200 Norg
29 December 2026
The Drenthe 200 is one of the toughest winter mountain bike marathons in the Netherlands. Participants cycle 100 or 200 kilometers on forest, sand and gravel paths through the rugged landscape of Drenthe, with start and finish in Norg. The event is known for its combination of long distance, winter conditions and a real endurance challenge.
https://www.drenthe200.nl/.
Eurosonic ESNS Groningen
13 January 2027
- 16 January 2027
Eurosonic ESNS is the leading European showcase festival and music conference in Groningen where hundreds of emerging artists, music industry professionals and music lovers come together every year to discover new talent and strengthen networks.
https://esns.nl/.
Gravel One Fifty
24 April 2027
provisional
Gravel One Fifty is a challenging UCI gravel event in the Drenthe landscape around Roden. Participants choose 90 or 150 kilometers on a varied course with gravel strips, dirt roads and unpaved paths. The event is known for its sporting challenge, the international participants and the unique mix of speed and nature experience.
https://www.gravelonefifty.nl.
TT Assen
25 June 2027
- 27 June 2027
The TT Assen is the most iconic motorsport event in the Netherlands, where top MotoGP teams and riders compete at the legendary TT Circuit Assen in Drenthe for a weekend full of speed, adrenaline and spectacle.
https://www.ttcircuit.com/.
Haren-Haren bike tour
4 July 2027
provisional
The Haren–Haren bike tour is a fun and accessible tour for recreational and avid cyclists. From Haren you cycle a varied route through the Groningen and Drenthe landscape, along quiet roads, green views and characteristic villages. Along the way there is plenty of room to enjoy, catch up and be sporty together.
https://www.haren-haren.nl/.