Frequently Asked Questions

In the event of extreme weather conditions the organisation maintains the right to cancel the event. We also ask all participants to monitor the weather on the race day and adapt their clothing, food and drinks accordingly. The organisation will always do its upmost to adapt the event to the weather conditions.

A cancellation can be submitted by sending an e-mail to kwaakerrun@venloop.nl. If we are informed of your cancellation no later than 2 weeks before the start of the event the fee will be refunded minus €5 administration fee. In compliance with our general terms and conditions, no fees will be refunded for cancellations after this time. If this is the case, we advise you to find someone to transfer your starting place to.

The start of both the walk on Saturday and the runs on Sunday is Pastoor Kierkelsplein 20, Venlo in front of the Bantuin community hall.

Registration for the Tuincentrum Leurs Walk opens at 00.00 on 1 April.

If you are unable to participate in the event, you can cancel your registration by contacting us via the contact form on our website. In case of cancellations that are known to us no later than two weeks before the event, the paid registration fee minus € 5 administration costs will be refunded. In case of cancellations less than two weeks before the event, the paid registration fee will not be refunded. This also in accordance with our general terms and conditions. In that case, it may be better to find someone yourself who wants to take over your starter package.

You can change your start time, provided the limits for the start time for the event have not been reached. Please contact us using the contact form on our website.

You can register as an atmospheric point of the Garden Centre Leurs Walking Tour via the "atmosphere" page on our website.

There will be various cheering points during the Tuincentrum Leurs Walk. Marching bands from Limburg, choirs, drum bands and a host of other vibe-inducing music bands will be performing at these cheering points.

You can transfer a starter package from the Garden Centre Leurs Walking Tour as soon as you have received the starter package. You do not have to report this to the organization.

The starter packages will be sent in the two weeks before the Garden Centre Leurs Walking Tour.

If you initially chose to collect your race number, but now want it posted, reselect this option in our webshop.

All lost property will be taken to the information point on Pastor Kierkelsplein in front of the Bantuin community hall. The info point is open during the event. After the event, you can contact the municipality of Venlo with questions about lost property.

The sanitary facilities are located near the start at the Bantuin community hall. There are also sanitary facilities at the break location.

No flyers, brochures etc may be handed out during the Tuincentrum Leurs Walk. We feel it is important to contribute to environmental awareness by making sustainable choices as much as possible. For example, we no longer print the programmes on paper. We apply a no-flyer policy that is also valid for third parties. If you would like to give your company more exposure during the Gipmans Young Plants Kwaakerrun weekend, we offer various other possibilities. Please contact us via the contact form on the website, and we can investigate the options with you.

No. There is no waiting list. Cancellations were already taken into account when determining the maximum participation limits.

The route of the Garden Center Leurs Walking Tour is fully plotted with arrows and therefore easy to follow. It is also possible to follow the route via the Venloop app. In it you can see exactly where you are on the route at that moment.

With your starter pack you will find a cutting card and keycord. This will give you access to your starting area. In addition, it will be checked and clipped by our volunteers at several points during the Garden Center Leurs Walking Tour, and with a fully clipped clipping card you will receive a nice souvenir of your participation from us at the finish line.

Dogs will not be allowed during the Garden Center Leurs Walking Tour.

During the Garden Center Leurs Walking Tour, there will be an opportunity to purchase refreshments at the break point. There are also several snack sponsors along the way who will have some delicious food for you. Consider bringing your own water carrier that you can refill along the way.

During the Garden Center Leurs Walking Tour, the organization will set up rest and atmosphere points at various places along the route. These points will be equipped with various facilities, such as restrooms and seating areas. There will also be outlets here and there for coffee, tea, soft drinks and/or something to eat. Should you wish to take advantage of this, be sure to bring cash.

The route is not closed to other traffic. Therefore, all participants of the Garden Center Leurs Walking Tour are not only walkers during the walking tour, but also simply traffic participants. So be mindful of other road users and use pedestrian paths if possible. The Garden Center Leurs Walking Tour will be managed by several volunteers. For example, traffic controllers will be present at busy crosswalks to ensure safe crossing. Always follow their advice. In addition, our mobile biking team will be on the route, keeping a close eye on everything.

The route of the Garden Center Leurs Walking Tour passes through beautiful (natural) areas in 't Ven. The route is fully plotted with arrows, making it easy to follow. There is also the option to view the route on the website or follow it via the Venloop app. Here you can track exactly where you are. Do not leave trash on the road. Venlo clean, quite simply!

Stationary and mobile First Aid teams will be present during the Tuincentrum Leurs Walk.

On the Saturday of the Garden Center Leurs Walking Tour, parking is available in the parking lots and streets of 't Ven. It is not possible to park your car in the parking lot at the Bantuin.

Yes, it is possible to exchange your ordered Kwaakerrun hiking polo shirt (while supplies last), but only if the shirt is still in its original packaging and within four weeks of delivery. You can exchange the hiking polo shirt in two ways. You can come and exchange the walking polo shirt at the Venloop Foundation office (Koninginnesingel 14, 5911 KB Venlo). You can also choose to exchange the hiking polo by mail. If you wish to exchange the polo by mail, please make sure that the envelope in which you send the shirt is sufficiently stamped and clearly state which size you would like to receive from us. It is advisable to contact us in advance to check if your desired size is still in stock.

If you cannot find an answer to your question, please contact us using the website contact form.

Nordic Walking poles are not allowed during the Garden Center Leurs Walking Tour.

Start packages to be picked up will be ready at the Venloop office located at Koninginnesingel 14, in Venlo. Walkers can come here the week before the Gipmans Young Plants Kwaakerrun weekend, Monday through Thursday, between 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

If you did not receive your starter pack in time by mail, please report to the information point located at the Pastor kierkelsplein near the Ban Garden. Walkers can come here on the Saturday of the event, between 09:00 - 10:00.

All walkers must finish before 3:15 p.m. on Saturday.

That depends on the option you selected during your registration. Please check your registration confirmation if you are not sure.