Maasduinen Ultra

Start location:
DEV-Arcen

Kilometers / Altimeters

50 Kilometers

100 Altimeters

A beautiful, new 50k ultra

Run the 50km through beautiful forests, past little streams and follow paths on the banks of the Maas. It is also #3 of our Dutch Ultra Series 2026.

All finishers of our Ultra’s receive an UTMB index.

De Maasduinen Ultra

The beautiful and unique Maasduinen offer a wealth of beauty. Here you’ll discover stunning nature in a unique part of the Netherlands, where forest trails, sandy paths, water, and unique woodlands form the backdrop for an unforgettable ride.

The Maasduinen is the longest river dune belt in the Netherlands, with numerous forests, sand drifts, heathlands, and fens.

Participants can choose from a unique 50km ultra, run on GPX. There’s extensive support, and the distance between checkpoints is a maximum of 15km. A wonderful, varied ultra. You can be part of it! A maximum of 300 participants are allowed.

DEV Arcen is our partner at the Maasduinen Ultra. Parking is available at the facilities of the club, only use the marked spaces. We will build up a basecamp for the start and finish at the club.

Website: https://www.omni-arcen.nl/index.php?page=DEV_Home&sid=2

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08:30 AM Race office

09:00 AM Start 50k ultra

Participants have until 5:00 PM to finish

During the starting moment there is an explanation about the route and the area.

Information

Start: 09:00AM (the race office opens at 08:30AM)
You navigate using a GPX file via your own watch or phone.
Upon finishing, you will receive a UTMB index.
Time limit: You must finish before 5:00 PM.
Aid stations: Available 3 or 4 times along the route.
There are no cups at our aid stations, so make sure to bring your own race cup or soft flasks. If needed, you can purchase a Trailrunning Race Cup at the race office on the day of the event.

Participants will receive an email from us on the Thursday before the event at around 7:00 PM with all the information needed to arrive well-prepared at the start line.

The Maasduinen Ultra is part of the DUS2026

Trail Events organizes an ultra every last weekend of the month. These 12 ultras together form the Dutch Ultra Series (DUS).

Do you run 1, 2, or 3 ultras each quarter? Then by the end of the year, you will have earned the gold, silver, or bronze DUS2026 medal, respectively!

The DUS2026 is a challenge not everyone can conquer. Yet, there will be many participants in the race!

For more information and all participant lists, visit the DUS2026 page

An ultra every month!

Trail Events organizes an ultra in the last weekend of every month. Together, these ultras make up the Dutch Ultra Series (DUS).

So, do you have the ambition to run an ultra? There’s always a race in the Dutch Ultra Series that fits your schedule.

Set your goal and go for it. This is an experience you won’t forget.

All ultra’s from the Dutch Ultra Series