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Join Walk the Walk for the Nijmegen Marches and take on the ultimate walking challenge with 45,000 participants from 70+ countries. This iconic event sold out in 2024, so act fast! For four unforgettable days, you’ll march 40 kilometers each day through picturesque villages and towns, with thousands of cheering locals lining the streets. The energy is electric, the support overwhelming, and the atmosphere is filled with high-fives, hugs, and pure joy… all leading you to the triumphant Finish Line!
In 2025, we’re staying at Center Parcs – Het Heijderbos! Enjoy 5 nights’ accommodation, hearty meals, transport to and from the Start Line, and much more… all included in this incredible package. Together, we’ll walk, sing, laugh, dance, and, most importantly, finish together to raise awareness for breast cancer and other cancers. Walking a marathon a day for four days is no small feat. But with years of experience behind us, we’re ready to take on this challenge, and we want YOU to join us!
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Nijmegen FAQs
How far is it? 160KM over 4 days… 40km each day!
- Day 1 – Monday – Arrive in Amsterdam, Netherlands and travel to Hotel: Center Parcs, Het Heijderbos to meet the rest of your Walk the Walk team!
- Day 2, 3, 4 and 5 – Tuesday – Friday – Time to tackle the Nijmegen Marches, 40km every day for 4 days! Explore the best of Nijmegen, with the marching feet of 45,000 others, side by side with your Walk the Walk Team all the way to the Finish Line!
- Day 6 – Saturday – Home Time – with your medal and memories!
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There is so much included within the package cost, all inclusive (except flights), with little to be spend whilst there… take a look at what is included below.
This year the Team will be staying at Center Parcs Het Heijderbos for 5 nights! You have a choice of staying in a Single or Twin Room
Deposit: £390 plus
- Single room £1290
- Twin room £945 (per person)
How can I pay?
There are 2 ways that you can pay for the Nijmegen Marches Challenge:
- Pay in full when registering
- Pay the deposit of £390 followed by monthly instalments on the 3rd of each month.
Money Back Scheme!
At Walk the Walk, if you raise £1,500 or more, to thank you for supporting us, we will refund you some of your Tour costs.
- 5 nights’ Hotel Accommodation, Center Parcs Het Heijderbos
- 4 x Breakfast Packs
- 1 x Breakfast buffet
- 4 x Pack Up Lunch
- 4 x Buffet Dinner and drinks
- 1 x 3 course evening meal
- Private Coach transport from the Hotel to the Start Line each day
- Hotel Coach transfer from the Finish area to the Hotel each day
- Nijmegen Race Entry into the 4 Day 40KM Challenge
- Briefing and Tactics Talk
- Walk the Walk Support – from the time of booking, every step of the way – even on the Marches itself!
- Training Plan
- 4 x Technical Bra T-Shirts
- Arm Warmers
- High Visibility Beanie Hat
- Brimmed Hat
- Bra – the famous bra to decorate
- Weather Protector
- Space Blanket
- Fundraising Support to hit and exceed the target
- Regular Update Emails
Not included
- Flights / Travel to the Netherlands
- Transfers from the airport to and from the Hotel
- Optional massages each night after the Marches – Price Coming Soon… well worth it!
- Travel around Nijmegen outside of the itinerary
- Personal spending money for drinks, snacks or souvenir
- Travel Insurance – this must be in place from your registration being accepted – please ensure that it covers you for this type of event
- Overseas postage for non UK residents: £20.00
- Lunch – Monday 14 July 2025
Getting there: We suggest that you book a flight to Amsterdam where you will be able to take a train to Nijmegen, and then a taxi to the hotel around 40 mins away.
Nijmegen Marches Rules and Regulations
Would you like to speak to someone about the Challenge? Give the Events Team a call on 01483 741430 or send them an email here.
We ask that everyone who enters The Nijmegen Marches raises a minimum of £850, with bite-sized targets to help stay on track and plenty of fundraising ideas for inspiration.
Download: Nijmegen Marches terms and conditions
This is a Team Challenge! and you have to walk as a team each day… we must start and finish together, and pass through a number of check points! This adds another level to the challenge, it is also part of what makes Nijmegen, Nimegen. Start as a team… finish as a family.
is provided for the challenge, which you will need to commit to training; with consecutive training walks. This is to prepare your body to walk 40km distances over the 4 days and enjoy it! We also recommend taking part in other exercises to increase your overall level of fitness.
Your goal in training will be to reach a walking pace of 15 – 16 minute miles. However, on the challenge itself, it is our aim to complete the 40K in 7 – 8 hours.
Before taking on this challenge, you should be able to comfortably complete a Marathon within 7 – 8 hours. As this is a Team challenge, this is important, as you and your team members will be relying on each other across each day to keep together and complete it together!
If you need any tips or advice just give us a call on 01483 741430 or email us here.
