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Valley Trailrun 2026

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These dunes were formed from the remains of the old Wadden island of Huisduinen. South of this lie the Donkere Duinen (Dark Dunes). These originated from the small Wadden island of Ooghduinen. In the 16th...
Sat 19 Sep '26

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Walk through Mariendal, Donkereduinen and on the beach on September 19

Escape the asphalt

Fancy a run through nature? Then choose the Vallei Trailrun. On September 19th, you'll discover Mariendal, Donkereduinen, the Helderse dunes, the beach, and a stretch of dike. No time limits, no pressure. Just run and enjoy. The start is at the open-air theater of the Helderse Vallei.

Choose your distance

Choose 8.5, 17, 22, or 28 kilometers. The 28 km is new, especially for the fifth edition of this popular event. Prefer a shorter run? Kids can also participate with a 1.6 km trail run. The Vallei Trailrun is for everyone who wants to exercise in nature, regardless of experience or pace.

Trail running at its purest

The entire course is on unpaved paths. No timekeeping, no chips, or starting grids. You run at your own pace. Over sand, through woods, along the water. With plenty of space along the way to pause and look around. Or, as one participant said: "It's so beautiful here!"“

Participate in this anniversary edition

You can easily arrange participation via register.nl. For the youth run only, you register on-site. Please note: first come, first served. Want to experience this edition with the new 28 km? Mark your calendars!.

When

Sat 19 Sep '26

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Nature
These dunes were formed from the remains of the old Wadden island of Huisduinen. South of this lie the Donkere Duinen (Dark Dunes). These originated from the small Wadden island of Ooghduinen. In the 16th...

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