Four Days. Fifty Kilometers. One Hundred Eighth Edition | Amsterdam News

The Nijmeegse Vierdaagse, the world’s largest four-day walking event, kicks off its 108th edition with over 45,000 walkers from 70+ countries conquering up to 50km daily across Dutch regions. Born in 1909 to keep soldiers fit amid rising car culture, it’s survived wars, pandemics, and even a 2006 heatwave interruption. “Blue Tuesday” in Elst explodes with color, music, and cheers as walkers cross the Waal Bridge. This year’s weather? Mostly sunny, 20–22°C, with a few showers. And get this — walkers are getting younger: 20% now in their 20s, up from just 7.5% in 2016. The ultimate test of endurance ends Friday in Nijmegen, where finishers are met with a sea of flowers and roaring applause. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ec64bb3bcc6690fc