RopaTrail Beekbergen

The 8 kilometre course is the shortest option and the usual starting point for runners new to off-road racing. The 12 kilometre route suits runners already comfortable on forest tracks, while the 25 kilometre route asks for a longer day out on the trails with more time on your feet.

The event runs through the Veluwe, a large forest and heath landscape in Gelderland. Expect a mix of forest tracks, sandy paths and open heathland, with wet and leaf-covered sections likely in November.

Trail races in this area are normally flagged or marked at junctions, but the page does not state the marking policy for each distance. Confirm the details on the organiser's website before race day, and carry a phone or a map if you are running the 25 kilometre route.

Beekbergen is a small village on the edge of the Veluwe and spectators can usually see runners near the start and finish area. Forest trails are harder to access mid-course, so agree a meeting point at the finish with your supporters.

The page does not publish a weather policy. Trail events in the Netherlands rarely cancel for rain, but storms or dangerous ground conditions can lead to changes. Always check the organiser's website and social channels on the morning of the race.