TexelTrail
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TexelTrail
TexelTrail is an organized trailrun over mainly unpaved routes through the dune and beach landscape of Texel. The route goes through varied, open terrain shaped by wind and water and includes shell paths, narrow sandy tracks, loose sand and mud. The event is described as a non-competitive organized trailrun.
Start and finish are at De Krim Texel, with start number collection and changing rooms in Restaurant De Waddenhoeve. Showers are available in the heated sanitary building on the De Krim campsite. First aid, an AED and a doctor are present on site. Sports massage is offered free of charge by a local sport massage provider.
Participants can choose from the following distances:
- 15 km
- 24 km
- 42.2 km
The marathon consists of a first loop of 24 km followed by an 18 km loop that largely matches the 24 km course except for the section toward De Slufter. Routes are almost entirely unpaved.
On the course there are multiple aid stations with water, tea, cola, AA sport drink, bananas, oranges, breakfast cake and Bastogne biscuits. Drinks are served in 100% recyclable PET cups. Transport of the supplies is sponsored by a transport company. A free shuttle bus runs between the ferry and De Krim Texel for participants. Ten percent of the entry fee (excl. VAT) is donated to Staatsbosbeheer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
