Information:
Secretariat: W.M.Th. Woudenberg-Hulleman
Hulstweg 10, 7312 DX Apeldoorn, Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0)6 5700 2085
Rabobank: NL45 RABO 0300 8270 91
BIC code: RABONL2U
secretariaat@4daagseapeldoorn.nl
www.4daagseapeldoorn.nl
Start and finish location:
Sports complex v.v. Victoria Boys, Berghuizerweg 153, 7312 SN Apeldoorn, Netherlands.
The route and parking are indicated by signs.
Rules
A. General – applicable to all hikers
B. Four-day-hikers
C. Day-hikers
The three parts together form the rules and should be considered as one entity
A. General – applicable to all participants
A1. Definitions
• A four-day participant is a hiker who participates in the four-day hiking event with the intention of hiking the specified distance according to the applicable rules, and upon completion, they are eligible for a medal or keepsake.
• A day participant is a hiker who participates in the hiking event for one or more days according to the applicable rules, choosing a specific distance for each day. Even if a day hikes for four days, they are not eligible for a medal or keepsake, as these are reserved for four-day hikers.
A.2. Liability
The Stichting Internationale Vierdaagse Apeldoorn is not responsible and/or financially liable for any damage resulting from accidents and/or illness or theft of hikers’ belongings, regardless of the cause. By registering, hikers or the parents/guardians of minor hikers accept participation at their own risk and declare they are familiar with all regulations and prescriptions related to this event and accept them without reservation. Participants also agree to follow the instructions of authorized personnel, traffic controllers, and event staff. In the event that the event cannot proceed for any reason, there will be no compensation for costs and/or refund of registration fees.
A.3. Decision-making authority
In all cases not covered by these rules, or where additional or different measures are required, the board of the Stichting Internationale Vierdaagse Apeldoorn will make the final decision.
A.4. Participation
Participation in the 12 km hike is open to anyone who is 10 years or older on 31-12-2025. Longer distances are open to anyone who is 12 years or older on 31 December 2025. In case of doubt about the correct age or other incorrect data, the board has the right to refuse registration.
A.5. Maximum number of registrations per distance
Due to the unique nature of the routes, the board may decide to impose a participant limit for one or more distances.
A.6. Personal registration
Registration is personal and non-transferable. In case of doubt, the organization has the right to verify the correctness of the information provided, or, if refused, exclude the person from (further) participation.
A.7. Start times
• 12 km: between 08:30 and 11:30
• 20 km: between 07:30 and 11:00
• 30 km: between 07:00 and 10:00
• 40 km: between 06:30 and 07:30
A.8. Cancellation
You can cancel between 11:00 and 17:00 at the administration tent on the premises of v.v. Victoria Boys. If you cancel after 17:00, you are considered to have dropped out. A four-day participant who drops out can still hike the remaining days as a day participant at a self-chosen distance.
A.9. Medical examination
No medical certificate is required for participation. Participation is at your own risk.
A.10. Hiking pace
The available time for completing the routes is sufficient to cover the distance. Respect that not everyone hike at the same pace as you. Make room to be overtaken if necessary or only overtake where the paths allow. The following hiking paces are taken into account when setting the route: for the 40 km route: 7 km per hour; for 30 km: 6 km; for 20 km: 5 km and for 12 km: 4 km. If you hike faster, there is a risk that the arrows are not yet in place.
Please note the maximum passage times at the rest points. Ensure you leave on time, as the arrows may be removed.
A.11. Music and pets
It is not allowed to play audio devices audible to other hikers on the routes. Pets are not allowed on the routes with their unique character and are explicitly forbidden by some landowners. A guide dog is allowed, provided it is in function, on a leash with a vest indicating it is a guide dog.
A.12. Parking
There is ample parking space near v.v. Victoria Boys. You are strongly advised not to park cars in residential areas. Instructions from event staff must be followed. Incorrectly parked vehicles may be towed away. The organization is not liable for this.
A.13. Bicycle parking
There is ample space for parking bicycles. Instructions from event staff must be followed.
A.14. Smoking
The complex used by v.v. Victoria Boys is smoke-free. The organization of the four-day event also strives for a smoke-free hiking event. A smoking zone is available on the premises. Due to the risk of forest fires, smoking is strongly discouraged on the routes.
A.15. Use of likeness
Participants agree to the use of their likeness in print, on photo, film, video, etc., for promotional activities of the Stichting Internationale Vierdaagse Apeldoorn and the Koninklijke Wandel Bond Nederland without claiming compensation.
B. Four-day-march hikers
B.1. Daily distances
There is a choice of distances: 12 km, 20 km, 30 km, or 40 km. All distances are average distances per day. For ages eligible to participate, see General: A.4.
Changing the distance is possible until the online registration closes and on-site on Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning before the four-day event.
It is also possible for a four-day hiker to hike a shorter or longer distance on one or more days. You must report to the start desk worker of the original distance. If a shorter distance is hiked, only a medal for the shortest distance can be awarded.
Changing the distance does not consider the hiker as dropped out. There are no costs associated with changing distances. For distance changes, the four-day hiker must report to the start desk worker of the initially chosen distance.
B.2. Four-day hiker registration period
The online registration period closes at 24:00 on Friday 20 June 2025 or earlier if the maximum number of registrations is reached for the different distances. Registration is accepted once the fee is credited to the account of the Stichting Internatio-nale Vierdaagse Apeldoorn. After this, you can only register on Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning at a higher rate.
B.3. Registration fee
The registration fee is:
B3. Registration fee and registration
| Online registration valid until June 20, 2025 | ||
| Member* | Non-Member | |
| 4 days without medal | €35,00 | €40,00 |
| 4 days with medal | €43,50 | €48,50 |
| Rates during the 4Daagse week from July 8 to July 11, 2025 | ||
| Monday afternoon, July 7 and Tuesday morning, July 8, 2025 | ||
| Member* | Non-Member | |
| 4 days without medal | €40,00 | €45,00 |
| 4 days with medal | €48,50 | €53,50 |
* Member of the Royal Dutch Hiking Federation (KWBN), SGWB, or Hiking Sports Flanders
Reimbursement of the registration fee will take place on request and under strict conditions.
request by e-mail must be sent to secretariaat@4daagseapeldoorn.nl;
from 15 February to 1 June 2025: the registration fee will be refunded after deduction of € 5 administration costs.
from 1 June up to and including 20 June 2025: the registration fee will be refunded at the rate of 50% without further deductions.
no registration fees will be refunded after June 20, 2025.
The dates as mentioned above are the date on which the request should be received at the e-mail address; secretariaat@4daagaeapeldoorn.nl.
B.4. Registration for Four-Day hiker
Registration must take place on Monday, July 7, 2025, between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM or Tuesday, July 8, 2025, before the end of the start time of the respective distance at the sports complex v.v. Victoria Boys, Berghuizerweg 153, 7312 SN Apeldoorn. Upon submission of the registration certificate, the start/control card and the ‘Daily Report’ for the first day will be issued.
B.5. Start/Control Cards
On the day of registration, each participant will receive a start/control card for the first hiking day. Upon check-out after the hike, this card is collected and replaced with a start/control card and the ‘Daily Report’ for the next day. The start/control card is clipped at the beginning of each hiking day. During the course inspections, the start/control card must be shown personally.
B.6. Medal
Medals are available for an additional fee only to hikers who have completed the four-day event. During registration, it can be indicated for how many times the hiker has participated in the four-day event.
B.7. Hiking Kilometer Booklets and IVV Cards
On the 3rd day, four-day hikersreceive a hiking booklet sticker upon return, a stamp is ready on the round tables. IVV stamping is possible daily.
C. Day-hikers
C.1. Hiking Options
Per day, the day hiker can choose a different distance. There is a choice of: 12 km, 20 km, 30 km, or 40 km. All distances are average distances per day. For age requirements to participate, see General: A.4. The chosen distance is binding for the selected day. With online registration, you are required to specify the chosen days and distances. When changing the day or distance, the day card can be changed during the registration on the hiking days. You must adhere to the start time of the newly chosen distance.
C.2. Registration Period for Day hiker
The online registration period closes on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 24:00 or sooner if the maximum number of registrations is reached for the different distances. The registration is accepted once the due amount is credited to the account of the Apeldoorn International Four-Day March Foundation. After that, the day hiker can still register on Monday afternoon or on the hiking days at a higher rate.
C.3. Registration Fees
The registration fees are:
| Online registration valid until June 20, 2025 | ||
| Member* | Non-member | |
| 3 days | €27,00 | €30,00 |
| 2 days | €18,00 | €20,00 |
| 1 day | € 9,00 | €10,00 |
| Rates during the 4Daagse week from July 8 to July 11, 2025 | ||
| Member* | Non-member | |
| 3 days | €30,00 | €33,00 |
| 2 days | €20,00 | €22,00 |
| 1 day | €10,00 | €11,00 |
* member of the Royal Dutch Hiking Association (KWBN), SGWB or Hiking Sport Flanders
- Reimbursement of the registration fee will take place on request and under strict conditions.
- A request by e-mail must be sent to secretariaat@4daagseapeldoorn.nl;
- from 15 February to 1 June 2025: the registration fee will be refunded after deduction of € 5 administration costs.
- from 1 June up to and including 20 June 2025: the registration fee will be refunded at the rate of 50% without further deductions.
- no registration fees will be refunded after June 20, 2025.
- The dates as mentioned above are the date on which the request should be received at the e-mail address; secretariaat@4daagaeapeldoorn.nl.
C.4. Daily hiker registration
Registration must take place on the chosen hiking day before the end of the start time of the relevant distance at the sports complex of v.v. Victoria Boys, Berghuizerweg 153, 7312 SN Apeldoorn. Upon submission of the registration certificate, the start/control card and the ‘Daily Report’ for the hiking day will be issued.
C.5. Control cards
On the day of registration, each participant receives a control card for the hiking day. Upon checking out after the hike, this card will be collected and possibly replaced by a control card and the ‘Daily Report’ for the next day. The control card is punched at the start of each hiking day. During checks on the routes, the control card must be shown personally. You must check out in the tent after each hiking day.
C.6. Hiking booklets and IVV cards
Daily hikers can receive a hiking booklet sticker at the end of their hike each day at the starting office and stamp it on the round standing tables.
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