Kennedy-Mars Sittard,
April 4, 2026
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The Market Square
Experience it at the Market Square
The Kennedy-Mars walking tours start and finish at the market square in Sittard. To give walkers a festive welcome, the market square offers a varied program of music and activities. This means there is also plenty for supporters and visitors to experience.
Information
Everything you need to know
From bucket list to tradition – for the atmosphere along the route and the glass of wine at the finish.
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History
The rich history of the Kennedy-Mars Sittard
The Kennedy-Mars has a long and impressive history dating back to the early years of the event. What once began as a sporting challenge grew into an established tradition where perseverance, discipline, and togetherness take center stage.
1908
Theodore Roosevelt decrees that officers must be able to walk 80 kilometers within 20 hours.
1963
President John F. Kennedy asks whether this feat is still achievable in modern times.
1963
Robert Kennedy completes the trek in 17 hours and 50 minutes, sparking a worldwide hype.
1963
The first Kennedy-Mars is walked in Sittard by eleven young people
1964
Decision to organize the Kennedy-Mars annually
You might be here as a volunteer, but you feel like part of every finish. The gratitude, the atmosphere, and the pride make you come back every year.
