Airborne Wandeltocht takes place on Sat, Sep 5, 2026 in Oosterbeek, Netherlands. The main route is 40 km.
- Date
- Sat, Sep 5, 2026
- Start
- Oosterbeek 🇳🇱
- Distance
- 40 km
- Level
- Open to all
The Airborne Wandeltocht is the world's largest one-day commemorative march, held annually in Oosterbeek to honor those who fell during the Battle of Arnhem.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
The Airborne Wandeltocht requires completing a 40-kilometer single-day hike in Oosterbeek. Athletes must sustain forward locomotion over a lengthy distance entirely on foot.
Extended Durability
Covering 40 kilometers on foot demands significant musculoskeletal resilience and cardiovascular endurance over many hours of continuous movement.
Pacing Control
Completing a single-day event of this magnitude requires disciplined energy distribution from the start to prevent premature fatigue.
A 40-kilometer hike will typically exceed 2.5 hours in duration, requiring a consistent intake of 30 to 60 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy levels.
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