Information Vuurtorenloop Vlieland

You'll find water stations every 5 km. At the finish you'll receive broth and fruit.

There are changing rooms and showers at the start/finish location on Sunday: Sportcentrum Flidunen.

The date of the Vuurtorenloop is Sunday 18 April 2027.

The distances of the running races are:

• 21.1 kilometres
• 10 kilometres
• 5 kilometres

The youth run has the following distances:

• Parent-and-child run (ages 3–5) and ages 6–8: approx. 700 metres
• Ages 9 to 12: approx. 1,400 metres
• Ages 13 to 15: approx. 2,100 metres

It is not permitted to take part with a dog (even on a lead).

• Youth run: €9 (free for children living on Vlieland)
• 21.1 km (half marathon): €29
• 10 km: €24
• 5 km: €19

For the current timetable and any changes to sailings, check the Rederij Doeksen website. Book your ferry in good time for both the outward and return journey. You can also hire a water taxi, for example via waddentaxi.nl or vlielandwatertaxi.nl.

For any queries, see our contact page.

All participants in the running races receive a lovely medal.

Medical facilities are available at the start, finish and along the course. First aiders are stationed along the route on foot and by bike.

Every participant takes part at their own risk and responsibility. The organisation accepts no liability whatsoever towards participants. Insurance is each participant's own concern. In the event of an unforeseen cancellation, no refund will be given.

Taking part in the Vuurtorenloop is ideal for a longer stay on Vlieland. See Accommodation on our website. For information on the many accommodation options and packages, contact the VVV Vlieland.

In Harlingen you can park within walking distance (approx. 10 minutes) of the ferry; follow the ‘Lang Parkeren’ (long-stay parking) signs.

You can leave your clothing and personal belongings in the sports hall at Sportcentrum Flidunen. There are no lockers available for all participants.

After the Vuurtorenloop, a large number of photos will be posted on this website.

The first, second and third finishers in each distance receive a trophy and prize money. The prize-giving for the youth run follows after the last distance, around 12.00. For all other distances, the prize-giving takes place at Sportcentrum Flidunen from 15.00.

Race numbers are not posted out. You can collect your documents on the day itself: Sunday from 10.00 at Sportcentrum Flidunen, where late entries for the running races can also still be made.

The race office of SV Friesland is located at Sportcentrum Flidunen on the Sunday itself. Jouke Valk, Klaas Taekesland 4, 9076 JA St.-Annaparochie, email: wedstrijd@vuurtorenloop.nl.

The (provisional) results will be available on this website from 19.00 on race day.

The start location for the running races is at Sportcentrum Flidunen, Uitlegger 2, 8899 CE Vlieland.

1. The youth run starts from 11.00
2. 11.4 nautical miles, 21.1 km: 12.15
3. 2.7 nautical miles, 5 km: 12.50
4. 5.4 nautical miles, 10 km: 13.00

The finish for all distances on Sunday closes at 15.00.

The running races of the Vuurtorenloop use the MYLAPS BibTag to record your time. An electronic chip and a plastic spacer are attached to the back of your race number.

Vortza is the training app that helps you train based on the data from your sports watch. From the analysis of all your sports data, Vortza determines the most optimal next training session, and the app helps you choose an ambitious but realistic goal for your next race.

Vortza is available via the Apple App Store and Google Play Store (Dutch and English). The first 14 days are free. What's more, for a limited time you can train for a further 4 months with a 25% discount (worth €12): order the Vortza discount voucher for €2 when you register for this event.