International Four Days Marches Nijmegen

International Four Days Marches Nijmegen

The International Four Day Marches Nijmegen (or Vierdaagse) is the largest marching event in the world. It is organised every year in Nijmegen in mid-July as a means of promoting sport and exercise. Participants walk 30, 40 or 50 kilometers daily, and, on completion, receive a royally approved medal (Vierdaagsekruis). The participants are mostly civilians, but there are also a few thousand military participants.

40 km route distances:

• Day 1 45 km
• Day 2 36 km
• Day 3 39 km
• Day 4 44 km

Standard categories:

• 30 km x 4 days
• 40 km x 4 days
• 50 km x 4 days

Military category:

• 40 km x 4 days - Wearing uniform + at least 10 kg backpack for persons ages 18-49 (+ water, etc.)
• 50 km x 4 days