Netherlands Events and Festivals

7/15/2009 - 7/18/2009Nijmegen Four Days' Marches

Up to 45,000 walkers take part in the biggest walking event in the world - the International Four Days' Marches of Nijmegen. Depending on ability, walkers can choose between the 30km (19 miles), 40km (25 miles) or 50km (31 miles) colour-coded rambles through the beautiful countryside and charming villages of the provinces of Gelderland Limburg and Brabant which surround the city. The number of participants is strictly controlled and registration takes place from 6 February to 13 April. The opening flag ceremony and the end of the walk can be watched from the comfort of the grandstands at Goffert Stadium.