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Bearsports - Heuvelland marathon

42km870m 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 42.2 km and leads mostly over unpaved paths through the picturesque South Limburg hill landscape. The course is overall downhill, but make no mistake, our course designer has prepared some tough climbs for you!

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Bearsports - Heuvelland marathon

9.2 / 10

Review score in 2026

800

Max participants

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START Vaals

9:00

Sunday 14 March

AID STATIONS

4

on the course

Cut-off

6h30

Max time to finish

Course record

2h36

Fastest time ever

As a marathon runner, besides Rotterdam and Amsterdam, you must do this one at least once in your life.

INFORMATION

About the Marathon 42.2km

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EQUIPMENT

What to bring

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

This equipment is mandatory

Bib worn visibly

Personal drinking cup

Water supply of at least 0.5 liters

Recommended equipment

This equipment is strongly recommended for your safety and comfort.

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 - 9:00
Bib pick-up
Vaals
Sunday 14 March 2027
09:00
Start 42k
Vaals
Sunday 14 March 2027
11:30
First finisher
Gulpen
Sunday 14 March 2027
13:00
Start of shuttle buses from Gulpen to Vaals
Gulpen
Sunday 14 March 2027
16:00
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 roads - forest - paved

can be muddy

VERTICAL INDEX

21

Average

SPEED FACTOR

1.05

DRY CONDITIONS

SPEED FACTOR

1.10

WET CONDITIONS

OFFROAD RATIO

75%

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