Start Location & Times
Here you can find all the information about the start/finish location and the start times.
Start and finish location
This year, the starting area is on the Oude Markt in Sittard. You’ll find this street between the church and Hotel de Limbourg. This new starting area offers space for more walkers to start immediately after the starting gun. The finish is at the pavilion on the Markt.
Start location competition class
Are you participating in the competition class of the Kennedy-Mars Sittard? If so, please report to the competition room (Gymzaal Dominicanenwal) between 4:15 AM and 4:40 AM. The entrance is located at Dominicanenwal 2 in Sittard. You will receive your competition number and participant card here. Afterwards, you will be guided to the Oude Markt where you can line up in the starting area in front of the recreational walkers at 4:50 AM.
Times
| Kennedy-Mars | Swentibold-Mars | Mini-Mars | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date: | April 4, 2026 | April 4, 2026 | April 4, 2026 |
| Starting gun: | 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Start before: | 7:00 AM | 10:30 AM | 12:30 PM |
| Finish before: | 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
Accessibility
Where is the best place to park near the start location? And where can you drop off walkers? You can find it all on the page about the accessibility of the start and finish location.