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Bearsports - Heuvelland marathon

21km456m D+

The ultimate challenge in the Heuvelland! Start at the top of the Three-Country Point in Vaals and finish in Gulpen. The course covers 21.1 km and runs mostly over unpaved paths through the picturesque South Limburg hill landscape. The route has an overall downhill profile from Vaals to Gulpen and features 415 meters of elevation gain alongside 620 meters of elevation loss.

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Bearsports - Heuvelland marathon

9.2 / 10

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800

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START Vaals

11:00

Sunday 14 March

AID STATIONS

1

on the course

Cut-off

3h30

Max time to finish

The Heuvelland Half Marathon offers runners a beautiful, linear course from A to B.

INFORMATION

About the Half Marathon 21K

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EQUIPMENT

What you need to bring

Mandatory equipment

This equipment is mandatory

Bib worn visibly

Personal drinking cup

Recommended equipment

This equipment is strongly recommended for your safety and comfort.

Water supply of at least 0.5 liters

mobile phone in working order, fully charged

Clothing suitable for the weather

Identity card

GPS watch with route (GPX)

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TIMELINE

be in time !

Sunday 14 March 2027
8:00 - 11:30
Bib number pick-up
Vaals
Sunday 14 March 2027
11:00
Start 21km
Vaals
Sunday 14 March 2027
12:20
First finisher
Gulpen
Sunday 14 March 2027
13:00
Start of shuttle buses from Gulpen to Vaals
Gulpen
Sunday 14 March 2027
15:00
Last finisher
Gulpen
Sunday 14 March 2027
17:00
End of Event
Gulpen

COURSEspecifics

What to expect during your adventure

TECHNICAL

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not technical

TERRAIN

field paths - forest - paved

can be muddy

VERTICAL INDEX

20

Average

SPEED FACTOR

1.05

DRY CONDITIONS

SPEED FACTOR

1.10

WET CONDITIONS

OFFROAD RATIO

75%

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