450 years
Anniversary activity: Leiden Marathon
- Date
- Sunday 11 May 2025
- Address
- Garenmarktplein
Leiden
Our anniversary won’t be an anniversary without a bit of sport. Sport brings us together: shoulder to shoulder on the start line and cheering each other over the finish.
Leiden Marathon
Thousands of enthusiastic runners, walkers and spectators will gather in the historic centre of Leiden to experience a day full of sporting achievements. A celebration for all: from seasoned marathon runners to the very young. Click here for registration and more information about the Leiden Marathon.
450 sports shirt
Have you signed up? Come and collect a free jubilee running shirt at one of the Leiden University Sports Centre (USC) venues – all distances welcome.
How does it work?
- Register for the Leiden Marathon
- Show proof of registration to reception at one of the USC venues
- Show your LU card and receive your unique running shirt
Collect your shirt during regular opening hours – hurry while stocks last.
Venues
- Main USC Building – Einsteinweg 6, Leiden
- Plex-Fit (Plexus) – Kaiserstraat 25, Leiden
- The Buzz (The Beehive) – Turfmarkt 104, Den Haag
450th jubilee shirt
The shirt is a collaboration between Leiden University and Leiden Marathon. This unique shirt marks not only this running event but also Leiden University’s 450th anniversary.