Ultra Running Hub Wijster, Netherlands · Saturday, May 30, 2026
VAM8
We hold no course length for this race — a timed or backyard event is measured by the clock, not the kilometre — so there is no Grit score to give you.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (8h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 2 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With road terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for this road race with 100 m of ascent.
- Trail Running ShoesCushioning on road that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race NutritionSelf-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsFlask capacity without the bounce.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
Start at Vamweg 5, 9418TM Wijster. 3300m loop with 100 Hm. The VAM12 is an ultratrail run on Drenthe's highest mountain, the VAM Berg (48mtr). No measurement of partial last lap
Similar races
Other road ultras of the same format.