Pierewaai Winter Trail

About this event

The Pierewaai Winter Trail takes runners along the Dutch coast on a January night, tracing a challenging route from Hoek van Holland to IJmuiden through beach, dunes, and forest. What makes this ultra demanding is the terrain — nearly all sand underfoot — combined with a self-supported format requiring solid navigation skills. Four distances are on offer: 25km, 50km, 70km, and the full 101km point-to-point coastal journey, while shorter options loop from IJmuiden. With modest elevation but relentless sandy surfaces, this event tests endurance differently than mountain running. The raw, windswept winter beach atmosphere draws runners seeking something beyond typical forest trails.

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