Gelderse Poort Ultra takes place on Sat, Sep 26, 2026 in Berg en Dal, Netherlands. The main route is 50 km.
- Date
- Sat, Sep 26, 2026
- Start
- Berg en Dal 🇳🇱
- Distance
- 50 km
- Climbing
- 850 m
- Level
- Open to all
The Gelderse Poort Ultra is a 50 km trail run featuring varied terrain through the floodplains of the Gelderse Poort, the forests around Berg en Dal, and the hills of the Duivelsberg.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
The Gelderse Poort Ultra demands sustained endurance and strong muscular resilience over a 50 km trail distance with 850 meters of elevation gain.
Distance Endurance
Covering 50 kilometers requires robust aerobic capacity and pacing control to manage physical fatigue over several hours.
Terrain Adaptability
The route features varied terrain through floodplains, forests, and hills, demanding continuous adjustments in running gait and ankle stability.
Climbing Resilience
Accumulating 850 meters of elevation gain across the hills of the Duivelsberg and Berg en Dal requires specific strength endurance in the lower limbs.
Given a likely duration exceeding 4 hours, athletes should aim for 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to sustain energy levels.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at Gelderse Poort Ultra is 5 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak2 weeks · Aug 23, 2026 – Sep 5, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Sep 6, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Sep 20, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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