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
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