The Hague local guide
Running in The Hague and Scheveningen: weekly run clubs, social runs and local events
Looking for a friendly way to start running in The Hague or Scheveningen? Whether you are an au pair, an expat, a host parent, a student or simply new to the city, running is one of the easiest ways to meet people and discover the area.
The Hague is a great running city. You can run through parks like Haagse Bos, Clingendael, Westbroekpark and Zuiderpark, follow city routes past the Malieveld and the Peace Palace, or head towards Scheveningen for beach and dune runs. Even better: there are several running groups and pop-up events where Dutch and English are commonly spoken, so you do not need to be a local to join.
Weekly and regular running groups in The Hague
The Hague Sunday Run Club
A social, international-feeling running group and a good option for au pairs, newcomers and anyone who wants a friendly Sunday run.
MEERrunning Run Club
A free social running club active around Voorburg and The Hague, with regular runs and an inclusive atmosphere.
Running Pack The Hague
A nice option if you want beach, boulevard or Scheveningen-based runs, often with a social finish afterwards.
TUNNELVISION
A social and pop-up run club in The Hague, useful if you like flexible community runs rather than a fixed weekly club.
Happy Legs Run Club
A friendly Sunday morning run club with a coffee-and-community feel.
Wolf Pack Running Group
An English-friendly Meetup-style running group, especially useful for internationals, expats and au pairs.
Zuiderpark parkrun
A free weekly 5 km event on Saturday mornings. You can run, jog or walk, which makes it perfect for beginners and casual runners.
Clingendael Run & Walk
A structured option with different running levels and walking options, convenient for people near Benoordenhout, Wassenaarseweg and Clingendael.
The Hague Road Runners
A larger traditional running club with training for different levels, from beginners to marathon runners.
Hardlopen Den Haag / We Run The City
A more training-focused option for people who want to build up safely, improve technique or run with guidance.
Bigger running events in The Hague and Scheveningen
- NN CPC Loop Den Haag: the city’s big classic running event.
- The Royal Ten: a well-known local race with 5 km, 10 km and family options.
- Beach Run Scheveningen: a winter beach run on the sand.
- Trailrun Kijkduin: a more adventurous run through dunes, beach and nature.
Best options by type of runner
- Social/international: The Hague Sunday Run Club, Wolf Pack Running Group or TUNNELVISION.
- Scheveningen/beach: Running Pack The Hague or beach pop-up runs.
- Beginners: Zuiderpark parkrun or Hardlopen Den Haag.
- Structure and coaching: The Hague Road Runners.
- Race goal: CPC, The Royal Ten, Beach Run Scheveningen or Trailrun Kijkduin.
Final thoughts
Running in The Hague and Scheveningen is not just about exercise. It is also a way to explore the city, meet new people and build a routine. You do not need to be fast, fluent in Dutch or already part of a group. In a city as international as The Hague, there is almost always a run where you can simply show up, say hello and start moving.