This year, the Startbaanrun will also have a trail of 11.5 km and 175 meters of elevation for the first time. This will of course also run over the Soesterberg air base, but also through the Paltz estate.
This trail takes you past various highlights of these unique areas of the Utrecht Landscape, such as monuments from the Cold War, the sand excavation and the maze on the Paltz estate. The number of participants is currently limited to 150.
Distances RunwayRun Trail
You can at the Runway Run Trail participate in the following distances:
- 11.5 Kilometer
Details of this trail
- Runway Run Trail
- Date: November 3, 2024
- Location: Soesterberg, Utrecht
- To enrol: via this link.
Register StartbaanRun Trail
For more information and registration, please contact the organization of this event, via this link.
About the environment
The Utrecht landscape around Vliegbasis Soesterberg offers a unique and varied environment for trail running. This area, located on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug, combines a rich military history with vast nature. The former air base is now part of the National Military Museum and surrounding nature reserves, which makes for a special combination of culture and nature during your run.
The paths take you past open plains where planes used to take off, now overgrown with grasslands and bushes. You can also enjoy the beautiful forests and rolling hills of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug, where you can make challenging altitude meters. The Soesterduinen, a vast sand drift area nearby, offers an extra physical challenge due to the loose sand.
The expansive views and the silence of nature, in contrast to the heritage of the air base, make this area perfect for trail runners looking for variety, peace and adventure in a historic landscape.
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