General

Previous edition I was required to provide a detailed starting list, is this still the case?

This year this is not required!

How do I reserve mountain bikes/dinner spots/etc?

In our webshop you can order those. Once you pay, they are confirmed.

Can I change details of my registration?

Yes, that is possible until the 1st of October! You can send an e-mail to veluweloop@veluweloop.nl and mention clearly your team captains name, team name and what you would like to change. Note that cancellation fees apply.

Can I participate in the Veluweloop with a team that is smaller than 12 runners?

Yes, it is possible to participate in a long-distance team with a maximum of 3 runners. You can also participate individually as a long-distance runner.
For the competition, it is not allowed to have one runner run multiple stages.

My team is not yet complete! How do I find extra people?

You can post a message on the Facebookgroup Find A Team.

I did not receive a conformation email about my registration, what now?

If you registered in our webshop and paid, you will receive a conformation email within 30 minutes. Don’t forget to check your spam box. If you have not received an email after half an hour, contact veluweloop@veluweloop.nl.

How do the different starting groups work?

There are two start groups at the start at the Bongerd and both restarts at Vredenoord. The difference is how fast on average teams run. We do this so that the runners are properly distributed along the tracks, road and road-crossings. Based on average team speed that you indicate, we'll assign your team to one of these starting groups.
At the restart at the Wageningen Campus, for the last stage, both starting groups start simultaneously.

Where can I find the results?

The results will be published afterwards on this page.

Can I also view the route digitally?

Yes, the entire route is visible via afstandmeten. The route can also be downloaded as a GPX file, so that it is visible on your cycling computer. Then you can navigate with that. More information on this page.

Does the male-female division ever change?

Yes, the first and last stage change annually. In 2025, the first stage will be for men and the last stage for women.

I have a food allergy/intolerance, can this be taken into account with the dinner?

Send an email to veluweloop@veluweloop.nl with more information about your allergy/intolerance and we can look together at the possibilities.

Will there still be an afterparty

Yes, there will be a nice afterparty (included in the price), with music and drinks. We'll announce details on our website in due time.

Is it possible to camp close by?

We offer the option to pitch your tent on a field at our Sports Centre. You can use the facilities of our sportscentre (showers, etc) and included in the price is an small breakfast in the morning.

Do I have to be an experienced runner to participate in the Veluweloop?

No, this is not required! The stages differ in length and height difference. You can discuss with your own team who is running which stage.

 

Volunteers

Can internationals also volunteer?

Yes, internationals can also participate as a volunteer but not all functions are open for you on the race day when you don't understand Dutch. This is due to potential communication issues with coordinators.

Can I sign up with a friend as volunteers?

Yes, there is a remark section at the end of the form. You can indicate at the remark section who you want to work together with. We will take this into account when the schedules are made!

Do I get volunteer training before the day I am going to volunteer?

This depends on the function. Most functions do not need any kind of training in advance. If you do need some kind of training, you will be informed well in advance. Everybody will get an email with clear instructions on what could be expected from you as a volunteer.

Can I still volunteer if I already participate as a runner in the Veluweloop?

Yes! Your help is needed before and after the race day, but unfortunately you won’t be able to help much on the race day itself. If you already participate as a runner you can make a remark in the form and e.g. assist in the morning or late afternoon/evening at the Bongerd.