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63rd Evening Four-Day March in Uitgeest | Tuesday, April 14 to Friday, April 17, 2026

  • myrthe541
  • Feb 27
  • 2 min read
Foto: De Speeltuin Kindervreugd
Foto: De Speeltuin Kindervreugd

Some things are simply part of spring.

Light that lasts longer.

Jackets that can be opened.


And the Four Days Marches.


Shoes on, stamp book in hand and running the same route four evenings in a row – and still having fun every time.


What is the Uitgeest Four Day Evening Walk?

From Tuesday, April 14th, to Friday, April 17th, Playground Kindervreugd will host the 63rd edition of the Avondvierdaagse in Uitgeest.


You can choose between a 5 or 10 kilometer hike. For four evenings, you'll hike through and around the village, each evening with music. And of course, you'll receive a medal afterward – because that's exactly why we're all secretly here.


Previous editions sold out, so registering in good time is not an unnecessary luxury.


Why this is more than "just going for a walk"

The Four Day Marches are not just about sport.

It's also nostalgia. And a little bit of muscle soreness.


You can see how classmates stick together. Parents who, in the middle of it all, ask themselves: "Why did I ever agree to that?" And grandparents who stand proudly on the sidelines.


And at some point along this path, you suddenly start looking at your own village with different eyes.


Practical information

  • Dates: Tuesday, April 14 to Friday, April 17, 2026

  • Starting point: Kindervreugd playground, Middelweg 108-110 in Uitgeest

  • Distances: 5 km and 10 km

  • 5 km: for children in groups 1 to 5 (accompanied by an adult)

  • 10 km: for older children and adults

  • From group 6 onwards, you are allowed to go for a walk unsupervised.

  • Festive procession every evening with live music

  • You will receive a stamp booklet upon registration.

  • You will then receive a medal.

  • Registration fee: €5 (cash or debit card)


You can register in the playground building at:

  • Wednesday, March 11, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  • Thursday, March 12, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

  • Thursday, March 19, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

  • Friday, March 20, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.


Further information and registration forms are available from the organizer:


5 surprising facts about the Four Day Marches

  1. The first evening feels like a sporting event. The third evening feels like a group project you can't get out of.

  2. My grandma always sewed me a hat and attached lots of candies to the brim with yarn. They dangled from my head with every step. I thought it was great. Today I wonder: How could that ever have been a good idea?

  3. Half an orange with a peppermint candy inside, wrapped in a handkerchief so you could lick it while walking. At ten years old, I thought that was brilliant. Today, I find it a bit creepy.

  4. Everyone says it's about movement. But honestly? It's just about moving around with music and applause.

  5. After four evenings of walking, this medal feels like Olympic gold. Even if your pace was more "pleasant" than "athletic".


This event is part of the Uitgeest events calendar. You can find the full events calendar at https://www.boutiquestay.nl/uitagenda


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