Vuurtorenloop Vlieland routes
Beach, dune and forest: the distances compared
At the Vuurtorenloop you can choose from three stunning and highly varied routes: a half marathon (21.1 km), 10 km and 5 km. The half marathon is beautifully brutal, featuring a stretch of tough beach and two climbs up the Vuurboetsduin. The 10 km covers the same stretch of beach, with one climb up the Vuurboetsduin; the 5 km has no beach but does include that same climb once. All routes pass the lighthouse once. The youngsters run through the woods at Sportcentrum Flidunen. The distances are 700 metres, 1400 metres and 2100 metres.
Compare the distances
| Route | Distance | Difficulty | Beach | Vuurboetsduin | Start | Entry fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.1 km | 21.1 km | Beautifully brutal | Yes | 2× | 12.15pm | € 29 |
| 10 km | 10 km | Tough | Yes | 1× | 1.00pm | € 24 |
| 5 km | 5 km | Accessible | No | 1× | 12.50pm | € 19 |
| Youth Run | 700 / 1400 / 2100 m | For the youngsters | No | from 11.00am | € 9 — free for children living on Vlieland |
21.1 km — half marathon
11.4 nautical miles · start 12.15pm
Beautifully brutal: a stretch of tough beach, two climbs up the Vuurboetsduin, and of course past the lighthouse.
- Distance
- 21.1 km
- Difficulty
- Beautifully brutal
- Beach
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2× Vuurboetsduin
10 kilometres
5.4 nautical miles · start 1.00pm
A varied mix of paved roads and shell paths, with the same stretch of beach as the half marathon, one climb up the Vuurboetsduin and of course past the lighthouse.
- Distance
- 10 km
- Difficulty
- Tough
- Beach
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1× Vuurboetsduin
5 kilometres
2.7 nautical miles · start 12.50pm
The shortest distance, with no beach but with one climb up the Vuurboetsduin. Also great if this is your first time taking part.
- Distance
- 5 km
- Difficulty
- Accessible
- Beach
- No
- Elevation
- 1× Vuurboetsduin
Youth Run
700 / 1400 / 2100 metres · start from 11.00am
Through the woods around Sportcentrum Flidunen, for youngsters aged 3 to 15.
- Distance
- 700 / 1400 / 2100 m
- Difficulty
- For the youngsters
- Beach
- No
- Elevation
- Forest paths around Flidunen
Course
The course consists of paved roads, rolling shell paths and about 1 kilometre of beach. In very poor conditions, the beach section may be replaced with an alternative route. Start and finish are at Sportcentrum Flidunen; the finish closes for all distances at 3.00pm.