{"id":1587,"date":"2026-02-09T10:46:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T10:46:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kennedymars.org\/kennedy-mars\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T13:13:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T13:13:36","slug":"kennedy-mars","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kennedymars.org\/en\/kennedy-mars\/","title":{"rendered":"Kennedy-Mars"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div class=\"eye-block hero-block alignfull kennedy-mars \">\r\n                <div class=\"hero-block-bg-video-container\">\r\n            <div class=\"hero-block-bg-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n            <video   class=\"hero-block-bg-video\"\r\n                     autoplay\r\n                     muted\r\n                     playsinline\r\n                     webkit-playsinline\r\n                     loop>\r\n                <source 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                       Mini-Mars (10km)                            <\/a>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                                    <h1 class=\"hero-block-title\">\r\n                        Kennedy-Mars                    <\/h1>\r\n                                                                                    <p class=\"hero-block-description\">\r\n                        The Kennedy-Mars is the ultimate challenge for long-distance walkers. This 80-kilometer trek is all about perseverance, togetherness, and tradition.                     <\/p>\r\n                                                    <a href=\"#inschrijven\"\r\n                       class=\"btn btn-primary\">\r\n                        Inschrijven\r\n                    <\/a>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <div class=\"hero-block-content--usps\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"usps-list-item gap-2\">\r\n                                                            <i class=\"fa-regular fa-calendar-check\"><\/i>\r\n                                                        <span class=\"usp-content\">61st edition<\/span>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"usps-list-item gap-2\">\r\n                                                            <i class=\"fa-regular fa-route\"><\/i>\r\n                                                        <span class=\"usp-content\">80 kilometers<\/span>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"usps-list-item gap-2\">\r\n                                                            <i class=\"fa-regular fa-stopwatch\"><\/i>\r\n                                                        <span class=\"usp-content\">Within 20 hours<\/span>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<script>\r\n    document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\r\n        const el = document.getElementById('hero-countdown');\r\n        if (!el) return;\r\n\r\n        simplyCountdown(el, {\r\n            year: parseInt(el.dataset.year, 10),\r\n            month: parseInt(el.dataset.month, 10),\r\n            day: parseInt(el.dataset.day, 10),\r\n            hours: parseInt(el.dataset.hours, 10),\r\n            minutes: parseInt(el.dataset.minutes, 10),\r\n            seconds: parseInt(el.dataset.seconds, 10),\r\n            words: {\r\n                days: {\r\n                    singular: 'day',\r\n                    plural: 'days',\r\n                    lambda: function(root, n) {\r\n                        return n > 1 ? this.plural : this.singular;\r\n                    }\r\n                },\r\n                hours: {\r\n                    singular: 'hour',\r\n                    plural: 'hours',\r\n                    lambda: function(root, n) {\r\n                        return n > 1 ? this.plural : this.singular;\r\n                    }\r\n                },\r\n                minutes: {\r\n                    singular: 'minute',\r\n                    plural: 'minutes',\r\n                    lambda: function(root, n) {\r\n                        return n > 1 ? this.plural : this.singular;\r\n                    }\r\n                },\r\n                seconds: {\r\n                    singular: 'second',\r\n                    plural: 'seconds',\r\n                    lambda: function(root, n) {\r\n                        return n > 1 ? this.plural : this.singular;\r\n                    }\r\n                }\r\n            },\r\n            enableUtc: false\r\n        });\r\n    });\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"blink-block empty-space empty-space--large \" ><\/div>\n<div class=\"ghostkit-grid ghostkit-grid-gap-md ghostkit-grid-align-items-center\"><div class=\"ghostkit-grid-inner\">\n<div class=\"ghostkit-col ghostkit-col-md-12 ghostkit-col-lg-12 ghostkit-col-xl-12 ghostkit-col-6\"><div class=\"ghostkit-col-content is-layout-flow wp-block-ghostkit-grid-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<div class=\"label-container label--left no-animation\">\r\n    <div class=\"eye-block label bg--darkblue\">\r\n        <div class=\"ellipse\"><\/div>\r\n                    <span class=\"label--text\">Why join in?<\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An achievement for life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kennedy-Mars is more than just walking 80 kilometers. It&#8217;s about having doubts and pushing through anyway. It&#8217;s about feeling pain but proving to be stronger than you thought. In the silence of nature and the applause at the finish line, you discover what perseverance really means.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along the way, you share moments with fellow walkers, receive support from strangers on the sidelines, and grow step by step toward that one moment. The emotion at the finish\u2014laughter, tears, relief, pride\u2014is proof that you have achieved something extraordinary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those who walk the Kennedy-Mars don&#8217;t just take home a pin or a medal, but a story that stays with you forever.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-col ghostkit-col-md-12 ghostkit-col-lg-12 ghostkit-col-xl-12 ghostkit-col-6\"><div class=\"ghostkit-col-content is-layout-flow wp-block-ghostkit-grid-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<div class=\"eye-block alternating-images\">\r\n                <div class=\"alternating-images__item left\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kennedymars.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-24.png\" alt=\"\">\r\n        <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"alternating-images__item right\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kennedymars.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-23.png\" alt=\"\">\r\n        <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"alternating-images__item left\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kennedymars.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-26.png\" alt=\"\">\r\n        <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"simple-arrow one\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kennedymars.org\/wp-content\/themes\/kennedy-mars-sittard\/assets\/images\/simple-arrow.svg\" alt=\"Arrow Icon\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"simple-arrow two\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kennedymars.org\/wp-content\/themes\/kennedy-mars-sittard\/assets\/images\/simple-arrow.svg\" alt=\"Arrow Icon\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"alternating-images__logo\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kennedymars.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/KMS-logo-color.png\" alt=\"\">\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\r\n<div class=\"blink-block empty-space empty-space--large \" ><\/div>\n<div class=\"ghostkit-grid ghostkit-grid-gap-md\"><div class=\"ghostkit-grid-inner\">\n<div class=\"ghostkit-col ghostkit-col-lg-12 ghostkit-col-6\"><div class=\"ghostkit-col-content is-layout-flow wp-block-ghostkit-grid-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<div class=\"label-container label--left no-animation\">\r\n    <div class=\"eye-block label bg--darkblue\">\r\n        <div class=\"ellipse\"><\/div>\r\n                    <span class=\"label--text\">Route<\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From start to finish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The full Kennedy-Mars route is determined and signposted in advance. Along the way, you&#8217;ll pass fixed checkpoints and facilities to ensure a safe and well-organized trek. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-col ghostkit-col-lg-12 ghostkit-col-6\"><div class=\"ghostkit-col-content is-layout-flow wp-block-ghostkit-grid-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<a class=\"eye-block eye-card-icon-link bg--pastelblue \"\r\n   href=\"https:\/\/kennedymars.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/kennedy-mars-2026.zip\"\r\n   target=\"_self\">\r\n    <span class=\"card-icon-link--title\">Download route as KML\/GPX\/TCX 2026<\/span>\r\n    <div class=\"eye-card--icon\">\r\n                    <i class=\"fa-regular fa-location-dot\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/a>\n\n\r\n<div class=\"blink-block empty-space empty-space--custom \" style=\"height: 1rem\"><\/div>\n\n\r\n<a class=\"eye-block eye-card-icon-link bg--pastelblue \"\r\n   href=\"https:\/\/www.afstandmeten.nl\/index.php?id=4028622\"\r\n   target=\"_blank\">\r\n    <span class=\"card-icon-link--title\">View on the map 2026<\/span>\r\n    <div class=\"eye-card--icon\">\r\n                    <i class=\"fa-regular fa-map\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/a>\n\n\r\n<div class=\"blink-block empty-space empty-space--custom \" style=\"height: 1rem\"><\/div>\n\n\r\n<a class=\"eye-block eye-card-icon-link bg--pastelblue \"\r\n   href=\"https:\/\/kennedymars.org\/en\/route-description-2026-kennedy-mars\/\"\r\n   target=\"_blank\">\r\n    <span class=\"card-icon-link--title\">Route description 2026<\/span>\r\n    <div class=\"eye-card--icon\">\r\n                    <i class=\"fa-regular fa-file-text\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\r\n<div class=\"blink-block empty-space empty-space--large \" ><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"fullwidth-row--container alignfull\">\r\n    <div class=\"blink-block fullwidth-row bg--pastelblue\"   alignfull>\r\n        <div class=\"container\">\r\n            <div class=\"row\">\r\n                <div class=\"col-12\">\r\n                    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\r\n<div class=\"eye-block kennisbank-compact\">\r\n    <div class=\"kennisbank-compact--intro\">\r\n        <div class=\"label bg--green\">\r\n            <span class=\"label--text\">Information<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h2>Everything you need to know<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"kennisbank-compact--intro-search\">\r\n            <input type=\"text\" id=\"kennisbank-search\" class=\"form-control\" placeholder=\"Search...\">\r\n            <button class=\"submit-btn\" id=\"kennisbank-search-btn\">\r\n                <i class=\"fa-solid fa-magnifying-glass\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/button>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"kennisbank-compact--items\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4 col-lg-3 mb-4\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/kennedymars.org\/en\/kennisbank-item\/food-and-drink\/\" class=\"kennisbank-compact--item\">\r\n                            <div class=\"kennisbank-compact--item-top\">\r\n                                <div class=\"category-label\">\r\n                                    Safety &amp; health                                <\/div>\r\n                                <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right\"><\/i>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"kennisbank-compact--item-bottom\">\r\n                                <h3 class=\"item-title\">Food and drink<\/h3>\r\n                                                                    <p class=\"item-excerpt\">Try to eat and drink a little every half hour, but always in small amounts. Do not drink alcohol or eat foods that you don&#8217;t normally consume. Ice and cold drinks are not recommended. A cup of soup along the way is fine, or a warm snack. Fruit is always good, also for quenching thirst. Special &#8220;power food&#8221; beforehand is not necessary. Just continuing to eat well is enough.      <\/p>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                                        <div class=\"col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4 col-lg-3 mb-4\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/kennedymars.org\/en\/kennisbank-item\/walking-gear\/\" class=\"kennisbank-compact--item\">\r\n                            <div class=\"kennisbank-compact--item-top\">\r\n                                <div class=\"category-label\">\r\n                                    Preparation &amp; tips                                <\/div>\r\n                                <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right\"><\/i>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"kennisbank-compact--item-bottom\">\r\n                                <h3 class=\"item-title\">Hiking gear<\/h3>\r\n                                                                    <p class=\"item-excerpt\">What do you bring with you during the march? Here you will find practical information about clothing, shoes, and other hiking gear that will come in handy along the way. <\/p>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                                        <div class=\"col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4 col-lg-3 mb-4\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/kennedymars.org\/en\/kennisbank-item\/foot-care\/\" class=\"kennisbank-compact--item\">\r\n                            <div class=\"kennisbank-compact--item-top\">\r\n                                <div class=\"category-label\">\r\n                                    Preparation &amp; tips                                <\/div>\r\n                                <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right\"><\/i>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"kennisbank-compact--item-bottom\">\r\n                                <h3 class=\"item-title\">Foot care<\/h3>\r\n                                                                    <p class=\"item-excerpt\">Good foot care is essential during a long hike. Here you will find tips and information to prevent blisters and keep your feet in good condition. <\/p>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                                        <div class=\"col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4 col-lg-3 mb-4\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/kennedymars.org\/en\/kennisbank-item\/start-location-times\/\" class=\"kennisbank-compact--item\">\r\n                            <div class=\"kennisbank-compact--item-top\">\r\n                                <div class=\"category-label\">\r\n                                    Day of the march                                <\/div>\r\n                                <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right\"><\/i>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"kennisbank-compact--item-bottom\">\r\n                                <h3 class=\"item-title\">Start Location &amp; Times<\/h3>\r\n                                                                    <p class=\"item-excerpt\">Here you can find all the information about the start\/finish location and the start times.<\/p>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"d-flex justify-content-end\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/kennedymars.org\/en\/informatie\/\" class=\"btn btn-outline\">View all<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<script>\r\n    document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function () {\r\n        const input = document.getElementById(\"kennisbank-search\");\r\n        const button = document.getElementById(\"kennisbank-search-btn\");\r\n\r\n        function performSearch() {\r\n            const query = input.value.trim();\r\n\r\n            if (query !== \"\") {\r\n                const encodedQuery = encodeURIComponent(query);\r\n                window.location.href = \"\/informatie\/?zoek=\" + encodedQuery;\r\n            }\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        button.addEventListener(\"click\", function (e) {\r\n            e.preventDefault();\r\n            performSearch();\r\n        });\r\n\r\n        input.addEventListener(\"keydown\", function (e) {\r\n            if (e.key === \"Enter\") {\r\n                e.preventDefault();\r\n                performSearch();\r\n            }\r\n        });\r\n    });\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"blink-block empty-space empty-space--large \" ><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"label-container label--left no-animation\">\r\n    <div class=\"eye-block label bg--darkblue\">\r\n        <div class=\"ellipse\"><\/div>\r\n                    <span class=\"label--text\">Competition class<\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-grid ghostkit-grid-gap-sm\"><div class=\"ghostkit-grid-inner\">\n<div class=\"ghostkit-col ghostkit-col-md-12 ghostkit-col-6\"><div class=\"ghostkit-col-content is-layout-flow wp-block-ghostkit-grid-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Competitive participation<\/h2>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"blink-block empty-space empty-space--medium  d-none d-md-block\" ><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-grid ghostkit-grid-gap-md d-none d-md-block\"><div class=\"ghostkit-grid-inner\">\n<div class=\"ghostkit-col ghostkit-col-lg-12 ghostkit-col-4 is-layout-flow wp-block-ghostkit-grid-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ghostkit-col-content\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-col ghostkit-col-lg-12 ghostkit-col-4\"><div class=\"ghostkit-col-content is-layout-flow wp-block-ghostkit-grid-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"344\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/kennedymars.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/curly-arrow.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-239\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3231357552581262;width:405px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kennedymars.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/curly-arrow.png 344w, https:\/\/kennedymars.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/curly-arrow-300x227.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 344px) 100vw, 344px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-col ghostkit-col-lg-12 ghostkit-col-4 is-layout-flow wp-block-ghostkit-grid-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ghostkit-col-content\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-col ghostkit-col-md-12 ghostkit-col-6\"><div class=\"ghostkit-col-content is-layout-flow wp-block-ghostkit-grid-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Since 1978, we have also organized a competitive class. This makes the Kennedy-Mars Sittard unique in the Netherlands: no other Kennedy-Mars offers this variant! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can finish the Kennedy-Mars within 12 hours and are 19 years old on January 1st of the event year, you can enter the exciting competitive class. The competitive class is organized according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atletiekunie.nl\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">regulations<\/a> of the Atletiekunie (Dutch Athletics Association). Competitive walkers are monitored by Atletiekunie judges. Technical matters for the competitive class are handled by the Unitas Athletics Club.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you participating in the competition class? Then you will receive more extensive care along the way than the recreational walkers. A special memento is available for the first three men and the first three women to cross the finish line in the competition class. There are no prizes.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration for the competition class is only possible via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kennedymars.org\/inschrijven-betalen\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">online pre-registration<\/a> on our website.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"blink-block empty-space empty-space--small \" ><\/div>\n\n\r\n<div class=\"blink-element button text-start \" >\r\n            <a class=\"btn btn-outline \"\r\n           href=\"https:\/\/kennedymars.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reglement-wedstrijdklasse.pdf\"\r\n           target=\"_blank\">\r\n            KMS competition class regulations        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\r\n<div class=\"blink-block empty-space empty-space--large \" ><\/div>\n<div class=\"ghostkit-grid ghostkit-grid-gap-md\"><div class=\"ghostkit-grid-inner\">\n<div class=\"ghostkit-col ghostkit-col-lg-12 ghostkit-col-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-ghostkit-grid-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ghostkit-col-content\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-col ghostkit-col-lg-12 ghostkit-col-8\"><div class=\"ghostkit-col-content is-layout-flow wp-block-ghostkit-grid-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<div class=\"eye-block eye-card bg--lightgray \">\r\n    <div class=\"card-inner padding-large\">\r\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-grid ghostkit-grid-gap-md ghostkit-grid-align-items-center ghostkit-grid-justify-content-between\"><div class=\"ghostkit-grid-inner\">\n<div class=\"ghostkit-col ghostkit-col-md-12 ghostkit-col-9\"><div class=\"ghostkit-col-content is-layout-flow wp-block-ghostkit-grid-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<div class=\"label-container label--left no-animation\">\r\n    <div class=\"eye-block label bg--darkblue\">\r\n        <div class=\"ellipse\"><\/div>\r\n                    <span class=\"label--text\">Memento<\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A unique memento<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you have completed one of the marches according to the rules, you will receive a memento. 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