WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP

Strong Viking x Hartstichting Shirt
Take on the Obstacle Run in the exclusive Strong Viking x Hartstichting shirt. Get your shirt for €24.95, with €10 going directly to the Hartstichting. Order your shirt and join the fight for a stronger heart!

Make a Donation When You Register
Take on the Obstacle Run in the exclusive Strong Viking x Hartstichting shirt. Get your shirt for €24.95, with €10 going directly to the Hartstichting. Order your shirt and join the fight for a stronger heart!

Start Your Own Fundraising Page!
When purchasing a Strong Viking ticket, you can easily add an extra donation to the Dutch Heart Foundation (starting from €2.50). No donation is too small: together, we can make a big difference!

Fighting cardiovascular diseases together

Cardiovascular diseases are the second leading cause of death in the Netherlands. Currently, 1.7 million Dutch people have a heart or vascular condition, and if nothing changes, that number will increase by another 1 million in the coming years. The Dutch Heart Foundation (Hartstichting in Dutch) is determined to change this. That’s why in 2026, Strong Viking is committed to contributing to this goal: measurably improving heart health in the Netherlands, keeping more people healthy, and helping those with heart or vascular conditions stay healthy for longer.

The Collaboration Between the Dutch Heart Foundation and Strong Viking

For the first time, Strong Viking is supporting the Dutch Heart Foundation! The Dutch Heart Foundation fights cardiovascular diseases. By contributing during the Strong Viking Obstacle Run, you’re not only supporting a good cause but also actively helping to raise awareness and fund research on heart and vascular diseases. Taking action together can truly make a difference. Your participation not only increases awareness of cardiovascular diseases but also provides financial support for crucial research and prevention.

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A healthy heart for everyone, now and in the future

The mission of the Dutch Heart Foundation (Hartstichting in Dutch) is: a healthy heart for everyone, now and in the future. They aim to achieve this by:

  • making the living environment healthier and encouraging people to live healthier lives;
  • identifying people at increased risk of cardiovascular diseases early;
  • investing in research to detect heart diseases earlier and develop the best treatments;
  • making the Netherlands heart-safer, so that victims receive the right help quickly when every minute counts.
Make your contribution!

Your contribution truly makes a difference and supports the Dutch Heart Foundation’s most important goals. Of every euro you donate, €0.80 goes directly to scientific research, education, prevention, and advocating for patients. In this way, you help improve the prevention, early detection, and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

You can also return your deposit cup at our events! You get a refreshing drink, and the Dutch Heart Foundation receives a donation for further research. Win-win!

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Ghent
September 12 & 13

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Amsterdam
September 26 & 27

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Wijchen
April 10 | 2027

Useful tips to stay healthy

Stay active, eat a balanced diet, and listen to your body: small steps can make a big difference for your heart. For more tips and advice, visit Hartstichting.nl. Check out the useful blog posts below to stay healthy and get ready for Strong Viking!

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