What time can I start?

Each distance has its own starting times. Participants walking the 50km route start first, followed by those walking the 40 kilometres, and finally those who have registered for the 30 kilometres. In this way, we ensure the best possible spread of participants along the route. 

Starting times

In recent editions, the number of participants for the 50km has been approaching the number of participants for the 30km, while registrations for the 40km have slightly decreased. Therefore (provisionally), for the 107th 4Days Marches three starting times have been chosen:
- 50 km: 04:00 – 04:50 hrs CET  (50 minutes)
- 40 km: 05:00 – 06:50 hrs CET (1 hour and 50 minutes)
- 30 km: 07:00 – 08:00 hrs CET  (1 hour)

No starting groups

In recent months, intensive work has been done on the start procedure for 2025. This process was initiated following the elimination of the traditional start groups for the 40km and 30km in 2024, also known as 'Wandelschoen' and 'Gladiool'. This change ensures that participants can always start together with their walking companions, eliminating the need to exchange start permits among themselves. Additionally, this adjustment allows 40km and 30km participants to check in and out at any chosen checkpoint.

We have thoroughly evaluated this change using reports, analyses, and our satisfaction survey. The goal for 2025 is to ensure a start that not only runs smoothly but also helps to better distribute the crowd along the route.

With the above-mentioned starting times, each participant has enough time to finish before the 17:00 hrs CET deadline, with an extra hour until 18:00 hrs CET on Friday. We especially advise 40km participants to be mindful of potential congestion at the 05:00 hrs CET start. For a quieter start, it is recommended to arrive at the start/finish area around 06:00 hrs CET. Another tip is to use the additional starting gate at the Vierdaagseplein (also known as Omroep Gelderlandplein during the week).

Civilian groups

The starting times for a civilian group depend on the distance to be walked, and are located between:
- 50km: 04.00 - 04.30 hrs CET
- 40km: 04.45 - 05.30 hrs CET
- 30km: 06.45 - 07.15 hrs CET

Military participants

The starting times for military participants with the starting location Heumensoord are:
- Tuesday to Thursday: 04:30 - 07:00 hrs CET
- Friday: 03:30 - 06:30 hrs CET

How much time do I have to finish?

You need to sign off by a certain time on each walking day. You do this by having your wristband scanned at one of the registration desks at the start- and finish location. When you hand in your control card for that day ayou are signed off and will receive your checkpoint card for the following day, except of course on Friday, because then you will be handed your well-deserved reward after you sign off! 

Digital registration

When you sign in on Sunday or Monday, you will receive a wristband from us. This is scanned every walking day when you sign out. This will register whether you have finished.

Finish

How to sign off can be found in the table below

*Sign off on Friday is not at Julianapark, but at Sportpark de Kluis
** Sign off on Friday is not at Heumensoord, but at Charlemagne

How do I sign off?

Individual participants with start location de Wedren

From Tuesday to Thursday, you can sign off between 12:00 hrs CET and 17:00 hrs CET at Julianapark at one of the desks corresponding to your distance. The signs with the distance in kilometers are attached to the desks. Participants can spread out over different desks and join the shortest queue. When you unsubscribe, you will receive your control card for the next day.

On Friday, after completing the 4Days Marches, you can sign off and collect your well-deserved reward between 12:00 hrs CET and 18:00 hrs CET at one of the desks for the distance you have walked. Above the registration desks, there are signs with the numbers of the rewards being distributed there.

Military participants with start location Heumensoord

From Tuesday to Thursday, you can unsubscribe between 12:00 hrs CET and 17:00 hrs CET at one of the registration desks at Heumensoord. There are desks for individual participants and for detachments. Individual participants receive the control card for the next day upon unsubscribing.

On Friday you will not sign off at Heumensoord, but at Charlemagne. After receiving your reward, you will proceed with the glorious parade along the Via Gladiola.

Civilian groups

From Tuesday to Thursday, civilian groups can unsubscribe between 12:00 hrs CET and 17:00 hrs CET at the registration desk in Julianapark. When checking out, the group must be complete. After the group leader's control booklet has been signed, each group member's wristband will be scanned.

On Friday civilian groups will not sign off at Julianapark but at Sportpark de Kluis. After each group member has received their reward, the festive parade along the Via Gladiola will follow. You made it!