Polar Bear Trail
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About the race
One of Bearsports' longest-running trail races, the Polar Bear Trail is held in a protected nature reserve in the Savelsbos, southeast of Maastricht. The 11th edition is scheduled for 10 January 2027 with start and finish at Velorium Outdoor Sports & Bikepark. The route goes through a protected hillside forest with steep climbs, technical singletrack sections, and a pronounced winter trail atmosphere.
The event offers three distance options with substantial offroad content and recorded elevation gains:
- 14 km, 275 m D+
- 22 km, 422 m D+
- 30 km, 591 m D+
The course is approximately 88 percent offroad and runs mainly through forest terrain. The event page indicates 1200 participants and allows group registration from a minimum of 10 people. Practical services listed include parking, bib numbers and program information, refreshments and aid stations, live tracking and results, and photos from previous editions. Information is provided on course profile and cut-offs, and basic facilities such as showers are mentioned. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
