Zevenheuvelentrail 2025 takes place on September 27, leading runners through the stunning ridgelines and wooded hills of the Nijmeegse stuwwal near Nijmegen. This fourth edition features six distances: 7 km, 14 km, 21 km (half marathon), 28 km, 42 km (marathon), and 56 km (ultra), with elevation gains ranging from ~228 m to over 1,000 m. The event also hosts the Dutch National Trailrunning Championships (NK Trailrunning) for licensed runners in the 28 km and 56 km races. All routes begin and end at Museumpark Orientalis, guiding participants over iconic segments such as Devil’s Hill, the Keteldal ravine, Elysee fields, and the Leemkuil forest. Designed for trail runners of all levels, the event offers a highly immersive nature experience while challenging strength, stamina, and technical skill.
Races
56 km
Marathon
28 km
Half Marathon
14 km
7 km
Race Date:
27 September, 2025
The 56 km ultra-distance trail features over 1,000 meters of elevation gain and doubles as the Dutch Long Trail Championship (NK Lange Trail), offering steep ascents, technical descents, and extensive views across the Nijmegen hills. It will be held on 27 September 2025, organized by Stichting Zevenheuvelenloop, beginning and ending at Museumpark Orientalis.
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FAQs
What is the Zevenheuvelentrail 56km?
How long is the Zevenheuvelentrail 56km?
Where does the Zevenheuvelentrail 56km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Zevenheuvelentrail 56km?
How can I prepare for the Zevenheuvelentrail 56km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Zevenheuvelentrail 56km?
The 56 km ultra-distance trail features over 1,000 meters of elevation gain and doubles as the Dutch Long Trail Championship (NK Lange Trail), offering steep ascents, technical descents, and extensive views across the Nijmegen hills. It will be held on 27 September 2025, organized by Stichting Zevenheuvelenloop, beginning and ending at Museumpark Orientalis.
The Zevenheuvelentrail 56km is 56km long.
The Zevenheuvelentrail 56km takes place in Nijmegen, Netherlands.
The Zevenheuvelentrail 56km elevation gain is 1000 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Zevenheuvelentrail 56km?
The 56 km ultra-distance trail features over 1,000 meters of elevation gain and doubles as the Dutch Long Trail Championship (NK Lange Trail), offering steep ascents, technical descents, and extensive views across the Nijmegen hills. It will be held on 27 September 2025, organized by Stichting Zevenheuvelenloop, beginning and ending at Museumpark Orientalis.
How long is the Zevenheuvelentrail 56km?
The Zevenheuvelentrail 56km is 56km long.
Where does the Zevenheuvelentrail 56km take place?
The Zevenheuvelentrail 56km takes place in Nijmegen, Netherlands.
What is the elevation gain of the Zevenheuvelentrail 56km?
The Zevenheuvelentrail 56km elevation gain is 1000 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
How can I prepare for the Zevenheuvelentrail 56km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Zevenheuvelentrail 56km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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