Articles

Belgian Ultrarunner Karel Sabbe's Record-Breaking Pacific Crest Trail Run Showcased in New YouTube Documentary

Explore Karel Sabbe's record-breaking Pacific Crest Trail run in a riveting documentary. Jour..

Trail Running: How it Can Help Reduce Stress and Anxiety

Trail running is an effective way to reduce stress, anxiety, and improve physical and mental he..

Trail Running vs. Road Running: Which One Is Right For You?

When it comes to running, there are two primary options to choose from: trail running and road..

Polar Bear Trail

Name: Polar Bear Trail
Start: 2026-01-11
End: 2026-01-11
Location: Maastricht

Maastricht, Netherlands • 11 Jan 2026

The Polar Bear Trail is a winter trail running event organized by Bearsports, taking place in the scenic Savelsbos in Maastricht. Participants can choose from three distances: 11 km, 20 km, and 28 km, all featuring challenging climbs and single tracks. The event is known for its snowy conditions, enhancing the trail running experience.

The next edition is scheduled for January 11, 2026, with registrations opening in the summer. The event includes fully marked routes, aid stations, live timing, and the opportunity to purchase finisher medals and t-shirts. Participants are encouraged to bring their own reusable cups to minimize waste. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Netherlands Limburg Maastricht

Race information

Website

28 km

600 m+

20 km

450 m+

11 km

200 m+

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Saturday Feb 1

Trail des Rois Barges

Aywaille - 42 km from Maastricht

8 km

20 km

32 km

The Trail des Rois Barges will take place in Aywaille on Saturday 1 February 2025. You can run between 8 and 32 kilometers.

Sat - Sun Feb 1-2

Drielandenpunt Trail | Trail des Trois Bornes

Vaals - 24 km from Maastricht

...

The Drielandenpunt Trail, organized by Sportevents, is a thrilling running and walking event set to take place on February 1 and 2, 2025, at the Drielandenpunt in Vaals. Participants can choose from various distances, including 10km, 18km, 23km, 32km, and 50km for runners, as well as shorter walking..

UTMB Index

Sunday Feb 2

Ijzeren Man Volksloop

Weert - 45 km from Maastricht

...

The Hema IJzerenman Volksloop is a running event taking place in Weert on February 2, 2025. Participants can choose from various distances, including 1.3 km, 2.5 km, 4 km, 6 km, 7.5 km, 12 km, and 15.5 km. Pre-registration is open until January 30, 2025, and participants are required to acknowledge ..

Sunday Feb 2

Zatopek en Famille

Oupeye - 16 km from Maastricht

...

La Zatopek en Famille is a family-oriented running event that celebrates health and fitness, first held in January 2007 to mark the launch of Zatopek magazine, named after the legendary long-distance runner Emil Zatopek. This event typically kicks off the running year in the region, featuring variou..

Sunday Feb 9

Jogging en Duo - Olne

Olne - 29 km from Maastricht

11 km

Jogging en Duo 2025 is a unique trail running event taking place in Olne, where participants team up to complete an 11 km course together. The event emphasizes camaraderie, as both runners must cross the finish line simultaneously. Pre-registration is available until February 7, 2025, with a fee of ..

Sunday Feb 9

Leudal Cross Haelen

Haelen - 47 km from Maastricht

...

The Leudal Cross, organized by Atletiek Leudal, is an annual cross-country running event set in the scenic Leudal nature reserve, located between Roermond and Weert. Scheduled for February 9, 2025, this event is part of the Limbra Cross Competition and features a variety of race distances suitable f..