Obstacle Run Hofstade 2025 | May 31

Obstacle Run

Sat 31 May 2024

Hofstade

vlag
KM: 47131942

STRONG VIKING HOFSTADE 2025

Are you ready to kick off the new Strong Viking season with us in Belgium? On Saturday, May 31, 2025, the legendary Strong Viking Obstacle Run will take place in Hofstade. This year, the most spectacular obstacles are waiting for you. Which distance will you choose? 4 km, 7 km, 13 km, 19 km, or 42 km? Whatever distance you choose, it promises to be a day full of mud, challenge, and fun! Gather your friends or colleagues, prepare for an epic adventure, and conquer the best obstacle run in Belgium together!

What to expect:

  • A unique course of 4, 7, 13, 19, and 42 km
  • An exclusive Strong Viking Finisher T-shirt upon finishing (worth €24,95)
  • Refreshment stations along the route to keep your energy up
  • Personal photos during the run + a finish photo to immortalize your victory
  • A refreshing drink at the finish to toast your achievement

Ready for the challenge? Grab your ticket now for the best obstacle run in Belgium and be part of this unforgettable adventure!

Is 42 km not enough for you? Go for 60 km on May 31 and sign up for the Ultra Viking Belgium. Want to run with the little Vikings? Join the Strong Viking Family Run in Belgium, where kids from 5 years old can tackle the 4 km course of mud and obstacles with their parents! Not near Hofstade? No worries! If you’re looking for another location or date, check out our complete Strong Viking Obstacle Run calendar for all events.

SPLASHING PICTURES

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Tervuursesteenweg 395
1981 Zemst, Belgium
Are you coming by public transport? Plan your journey via DeLijn.be and enter the address above!

Yes, as a participant, you can store your luggage for free at a supervised cloakroom. You will receive a wristband that allows you to retrieve your luggage after the run. **Please note, no lockers are available on-site!** Make sure to bring a bag for your belongings, as only bags will be accepted at the cloakroom—no loose items.

Important: Only 1 piece of luggage per participant is allowed.

Storing your luggage is always at your own risk.

Of course, you are very welcome to come and cheer on the participants! Admission is free, and the venue opens at 8:30 AM. In addition to numerous obstacles, there will be various stands, catering, and more around the start and finish area. Please note that parking fees may apply if you use the parking facilities.

Strong Viking is not a race; it’s your own challenge. At each obstacle, there is an option to ‘walk by,’ allowing you to set your own limits and decide how far you want to push yourself!

*Different rules apply for the OCR Series (Racewave).

The minimum age varies by distance:

4 km Family Run: minimum 5 years old (or turning 5 in the current calendar year)
4 km Beginning: minimum 12 years old (or turning 12 in the current calendar year)
7 km: minimum 13 years old (or turning 13 in the current calendar year)
13 km: minimum 14 years old (or turning 14 in the current calendar year)
19 km & OCR Series: minimum 16 years old (or turning 16 in the current calendar year)
42 km Iron Viking: minimum 18 years old
60 km Ultra Viking: minimum 18 years old

FEATURED OBSTACLES

  • STORM THE CASTLE

    A true classic in the Strong Viking line-up! Sprint your way to the top of Storm the Castle! Will you conquer it with your own strength, or rely on the help of your fellow Vikings?

  • MUD TRENCHES

    When you hear “Strong Viking,” you naturally think “the Best Mud in the World!” No Strong Viking is complete without the legendary Mud Trenches. Climb over the muddy hills and take a dive into the mud. Guaranteed to get dirty all the way to the other side!

  • SAGA’S

    The Strong Viking Signature Obstacles! These yellow-accented SAGA obstacles test your strength, technique, and agility. With each distance, the SAGA obstacles become progressively more challenging. Will you conquer them all, or will you have to do Burpees?

WHICH DISTANCE SUITS YOU BEST?

I'M NOT SURE YET...

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I'M NOT SURE YET...

Still not sure which distance is right for you? Need a little help deciding? Use the decision aid below and find out which challenge suits you best!

Obstacle Run

Sat 31 May 2024

Hofstade

vlag
KM: 47131942