Ultra Viking Wijchen 2026 | April 11

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Wijchen
April 10 | 2027

ULTRA VIKING WIJCHEN

It’s time: Ultra Viking Wijchen is back! Do you have the strength to battle through more than 60 kilometers of mud, water, sweat, and struggle? Can you conquer 135 brutal obstacles within 10 hours? Then put on your Viking helmet and claim your ticket for Ultra Viking in Wijchen now!

Ultra Viking is not just any obstacle run. It’s a challenge that will have you praying to the Viking gods. Every step feels like fighting the elements; every obstacle tests your strength, perseverance, and willpower. This is not about speed, it’s about survival, both physically and mentally. Only those willing to push their limits, pick themselves up time and again, and bite through the pain deserve the title of Ultra Viking.

This is no ordinary race. It’s a trial of epic proportions where legends are made. Do you dare to take it on?

Warning: spots are limited! When they’re gone, they’re gone!

What do you get?

  • 60 km Ultra Viking course (split into 19km, 19km, 13km, and 7+km stages)
  • 3 exclusive Ultra Viking challenges
  • Unique Ultra Viking T-shirt (worth €24.95)
  • Exclusive Ultra Viking medal*
  • Aid stations along the route
  • Action photos and a finish photo to capture your legendary victory
  • Beer or water at the finish
  • Priority access at all obstacles

*The medal is only awarded to Ultra Vikings who complete the full 60 km course within the 10-hour time limit and start each round before the cut-off times.

Is 60 kilometers a bit too much? Then join the Strong Viking Obstacle Run in Wijchen! This event takes place on April 11 & 12, 2026, with distances ranging from 4 to 42 kilometers.

SPLASHING PICTURES

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Wijchen
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Weg door de Berendonck 1, Wijchen

Find the directions here!

As a participant, you can store your luggage for free at a supervised cloakroom. You will receive a wristband, which 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 decide your own limits and how far you want to push yourself!

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

The minimum age varies per distance:
  • 4 km Family Run: minimum age 5 years (or turns 5 in this calendar year)
  • 4 km Beginning: minimum age 10 years (or turns 10 in this calendar year)
  • 7 km: minimum age 10 years (or turns 10 in this calendar year)
  • 13 km: minimum age 12 years (or turns 12 in this calendar year)
  • 19 km & OCR Series: minimum age 14 years (or turns 14 in this calendar year)
  • 42 km Iron Viking: minimum age 16 years
  • 60 km Ultra Viking: minimum age 18 years

After the events, you can rinse off. Rinsing areas are separate for men and women (except for the Family Edition); however, there are no shower cabins available.

To ensure the safety of our participants and staff, we conduct a risk assessment for each run. Based on this assessment, we implement necessary measures to guarantee safety. These measures may include deploying traffic controllers, rescue services, first aid teams, or other support services.

Water quality
Before the run, we test the quality of the water that participants will go through. We always recommend using the rinsing facilities at the event site after the run and taking a nice shower at home.

FEATURED OBSTACLES

  • STORM THE CASTLE

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

  • MUD TRENCHES

    When you say “Strong Viking,” you obviously say “the best mud in the world!” No Strong Viking event is complete without the legendary Mud Trenches. Climb over muddy hills and dive straight into the muck. Guaranteed filthy by the time you reach the other side!

  • SAGA’S

    The Strong Viking Signature Obstacles! These yellow-accented SAGA challenges test your strength, technique, and agility. With every distance, the SAGA obstacles get a little tougher. Will you conquer all the SAGAs, or will it be Burpees for you?

WHICH DISTANCE SUITS YOU BEST?

I'M NOT SURE YET...

Take the test!

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!