Devil's Trail - Schiermonnikoog

Devil's Trail Schiermonnikoog guides participants along a course across a Wadden Island, featuring dunes, beach, forest, and salt marsh. The event includes a 10 km NightTrail and 15 km and 30 km day trails. Both start and finish are located near De Berkenplas, with group accommodation available at De Oorsprong, situated approximately 1.3 km from the ferry terminal, integrating travel to the start into the island's logistics. Runner entries are limited to 1000, with starts organized in groups of about 100 instead of a single large field. The routes traverse Schiermonnikoog National Park and areas managed by Natuurmonumenten. The course combines repeated dune ascents and descents with forest paths, wide beach stretches, wet salt-marsh trails, and some paved sections near De Oorsprong. Routes are marked with flags, distances are indicated by signs, and participants receive GPX files and maps beforehand. A time limit is in effect, requiring an average pace of 7.5 km per hour. Aid stations offer food and water, but the event is cup-free, necessitating that all runners carry their own cup or bottle. A minimum of €1.50 from each entry fee is donated to Natuurmonumenten, and participants are responsible for arranging their own WPD ferry tickets for travel to and from the island.