Which distance can I walk in 2025?
The 4Days Marches is a walking achievement event. What the achievement is exactly, is described in our regulations. One of the main conditions is that as a participant you must walk at least the distance you are required to walk according to the regulations on four consecutive days. There are three different distances in the 4Days Marches: 30, 40 and 50 kilometers.
Regulation distance
The tables below show the distance(s) you can register for in 2025. The distance marked with an 'R' is the minimum distance for which you must register and is determined on the basis of your age and gender. This minimum distance is called the regulation distance. It is not possible to walk a distance shorter than the regulation distance.
Extended distance
It is possible to register for a longer distance than your regulatory distance. The distances marked with an 'E' are other distances for which you may register. These distances are not obligatory for your age and gender. This is why we call these distances extended distances.
Please note that you have to walk the full distance you are registered for on each of the four days. Once the 4Days Marches has begun, you can no longer change your distance.
Age table 2025
Women
| 2010-2013 | 30km (R) | 40km (E) | 50km (E) |
| 1966-2009 | 40km (R) | 50km (E) | |
| 1965 or earlier | 30km (R) | 40km (E) | 50km (E) |
Men
| 2010 - 2013 | 30km (R) | 40km (E) | 50km (E) |
| 2007 - 2009 | 40km (R) | 50km (E) | |
| 1976 - 2006 | 50km (R)* | ||
| 1966 - 1975 | 40km (R) | 50km (E) | |
| 1965 or earlier | 30km (R) | 40km (E) | 50km (E) |
* For military servicemen, the regulation distance is 40km, providing they carry at least ten kilograms of marching kit.
More info
The minimum distance is called the regulatory distance. It is not possible to walk less than the regulatory distance. However, you can choose to register for a longer distance than your regulatory distance, which is referred to as an optional distance.
You can change the distance you have registered for via My Dashboard. Changing your distance is free of charge until Thursday 10 July 2025. After this date, changes to the distance can only be made on Sunday 13 or Monday 14 July at the Service Desk at the start and finish location, for a €16 fee.
Via Mijn Dashboard kun je zelf wijzigingen in je contactgegevens aanbrengen en/of tot en met donderdag 10 juli 2025 kosteloos je afstand wijzigen. Na deze datum is een afstandswijziging alleen mogelijk op zondag 13 of maandag 14 juli bij de Servicedesk op de Wedren tegen betaling van €16. Op de pagina Afstanden kun je aan de hand van de leeftijdstabel zien op welke afstanden jij mag deelnemen.
Parents or supervisors of children aged 12, 13, 14, or 15 this year are allowed to accompany their child on a non-regulatory distance. One supervisor can be added to the paid registration of the child. Supervisors can be added to a child’s registration (born between 2010 & 2013) via My Dashboard starting April 1. The youth will receive notification about this. This is possible until July 9, 2025 17:00 hrs CET. The conditions for a supervisor are outlined in the Regulations for Companions.
The cost for adding a walking companion is €42, payable immediately via iDEAL or credit card. Note: participation as a companion does not count as official participation, and you will not receive a reward.
The 4Days Marches is a walking achievement event that requires participants to adequately train and prepare. In exceptional cases, individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities can apply for dispensation under the 4Daagse dispensation policy. The Guide to Applying for Medical Dispensation for Participation in the 4Days Marches provides detailed information on this process.
