Ultra Running Hub Hoek van Holland, Netherlands · Friday, January 22, 2027
Pierewaai Winter Trail 70km (nightrun)
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (70km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, January
Regional 2001-2020 average for January — NASA POWER, grid elevation 0 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 70km | 35 | Francesco Gori · 07:57:12 | Sarah-Anna Brinkman · 09:10:14 |
9% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (70km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- terrain This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 70 km of trail with 150 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 70 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 70 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 70 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 70 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Pierewaai Winter Trail 70km (nightrun) is a point-to-point winter night race starting in Hoek van Holland, Netherlands, scheduled for January 22, 2027. With only 150 meters of total ascent across the 70-kilometer route—averaging 2.1 meters of climb per kilometer—the profile is exceptionally flat, though 95 percent of the running surface consists of sand across 50 kilometers of beach and 20 kilometers of dunes.
A 12-hour time limit demands a minimum pace of 10.3 minutes per kilometer. That cut-off is tighter than 69% of 50-mile peer races and more generous than 31%, leaving limited room for prolonged walking through the heavy sand sections in the dark.
The event drew 35 finishers in its 2026 debut, making its starting field bigger than 38% of 50-mile races and smaller than 62%. Entry is set at €57,50 for the fixed-course trail race.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.