Which distance can I walk?
The 4Days Marches is a walking achievement event. What the achievement is exactly is described in our regulations. One of the main conditions is that as a participant you must walk at least the distance you are required to walk according to the regulations on four consecutive days. There are three different distances in the 4Days Marches: 30, 40 and 50 kilometers.
Military participants can walk the 40km route from either De Wedren or Camp Heumensoord. If you choose to participate on the military 40km route that starts from Heumensoord, you are obliged to also stay at Camp Heumensoord. The 30 and 50 km can only be walked from start and finish area De Wedren.
Regulation distance
The tables below show the distance(s) you can register for. The distance marked with an 'R' is the minimum distance for which you must register and is determined on the basis of your age and gender. This minimum distance is called the regulation distance. It is not possible to walk a distance shorter than the regulation distance.
Extended distance
It is possible to register for a longer distance than your regulatory distance. The distances marked with an 'E' are other distances for which you may register. These distances are not obligatory for your age and gender. This is why we call these distances extended distances.
Please note that you have to walk the full distance you are registered for on each of the four days. Once the 4Days Marches has begun, you can no longer change your distance.
Age table 2026
Women
| 1967-2000 | 40km (R) | 50km (E) | |
| 1966 or earlier | 30km (R) | 40km (E) | 50km (E) |
Men
| 1977-2000 | 50km (E)* | ||
| 1967-1976 | 40km (R) | 50km (E) | |
| 1966 or earlier | 30km (R) | 40km (E) | 50km (E) |
* Instead of the 50 km route, military servicemen can also choose to walk the military 40 km route starting from Heumensoord, providing they carry at least ten kilograms of marching kit.
More info
The minimum distance is called the regulatory distance. It is not possible to walk less than the regulatory distance. However, you can choose to register for a longer distance than your regulatory distance, which is referred to as an optional distance.
For individual male military participants born between 1974 and 1997, the regulatory distance includes the 40km, along with a requirement to carry at least 10 kilograms of backpack weight. Random checks may be conducted during the event to ensure compliance with this weight requirement. Failure to meet the 10kg weight requirement could result in disqualification.
The 4Days Marches is a walking achievement event that requires participants to adequately train and prepare. In exceptional cases, individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities can apply for dispensation under the 4Daagse dispensation policy. The Guide to Applying for Medical Dispensation for Participation in the 4Days Marches provides detailed information on this process.
