Graef Castricum Trail

Castricum, Netherlands

Sunday, November 22, 2026

· In 3 weeks

Choose your distance

60K

Distance

60km

Start Time

08:15

Cutoff

8 hours

Terrain

Trail

Difficulty

Beginner

Overview

A 60K trail race starting in Castricum, Netherlands, at 08:15 on a Sunday morning in late November.

The course is flat. There is a cutoff of 8 hours.

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

Sportpark De Duinloper, Zeeweg 4, Castricum

Finish

Sportpark De Duinloper, Zeeweg 4, Castricum

Terrain

beach, dunes, lakes, forest

Route

25 km of the route is GPS-based. The route goes through the diverse dune area towards Egmond aan Zee, via the beach to the infiltration area, then through forest with a tough climb.

Getting There

Castricum has its own train station. OV-fiets available. About 20 minutes walk from station. No bus in winter.

Good to know

What to bring

own cup (eco cup) or hydration bladder/bottle

extra nutrition

What you get

Finisher medal

Food after the finish

finisher drink: isotonic alcohol-free wheat beer

timing chip provided

online results publication

Chip timingYes, timing is via Ipico chip provided with your race number. Return the chip after finish to avoid a €7.50 fee.

Race photosResults are published online. Photos by Zout Fotografie are available via Google Photos link on the website.

PrizesPrizes for overall top 3 men and women in trail run distances. No prizes for Walk, Kidstrail or 7 km.

On the day

ParkingParking is not at Sportpark De Duinloper. Use Camping Bakkum first, then Bezoekerscentrum De Hoep. Follow traffic controllers' instructions. Carpooling, cycling, walking or public transport encouraged.

Public transportCastricum has its own train station. OV-fiets available. About 20 minutes walk from station. No bus in winter.

Aid stationsAid stations are at various distances depending on the race. They offer sweet and savory snacks, sports drink, water, fruit, wine gums, chocolate, chips, peanuts.

Water on courseYes, the event is cup-free. Bring your own cup, hydration bladder or bottle.

Course markingGPX files are mentioned for the 60 km distance on the page, but no direct download link is provided.

Before you enter

TransfersTransfer of start number to another person is free until 31 August (email [email protected]). After 31 August, transfer possible on location for €5 cash. Changing to a shorter distance is possible once, subject to availability, no refund. Changing to a longer distance not possible. From 1 October, changes only on location for €5 cash.

Minimum ageYes, there is a Kidstrail distance available.

Time limitUltra 60: 8 hours, 35 km: 5 hours, 23 km: 3.5 hours, 11 km: 2 hours, 7 km: 1 hour.

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