PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Participation package
- Participation badge
- Arranged route with km indication
- Ample supply & rest points along the way
- Sanitary facilities along the way
- First aid posts
- Insurance Wandelsport Vlaanderen sports accidents
- 1 free 'local Sint Bernardus beer' or softdrinks
- A remembrance of the Poppieswalk
- A guaranteed smile on your face
Registration
- Members of a recognized hiking federation *
- Participation costs 55 km : € ...
- Participation costs 42 km : € ....
- Participation costs 35 km : € ....
- Participation costs 28 km : € ....
- Participation costs 20 km : € ....
- * It concerns members of Wandelsport Vlaanderen vzw, FFBMP , Wandersportverband Ostbelgien, Koninklijke Wandel Bond Nederland
- Non-members *
- Participation costs 55 km : € .....
- Participation costs 42 km: € ....
- Participation costs 35 km : € .....
- Participation costs 28 km : € ....
- Participation costs 20 km : € .....
- Participants must provide themselves with reflective clothing and / or flashlight.
Pick Up participation package
- Participants who registered will receive an E-ticket with which they can pick up their participation badge on March Saterday 13th in Zonnebeke
Control and supply
All participants will receive a wristband at the start. You must show this proof to the rest zones to receive your supplies.
Starting times & location
Each distance has its own start time and location:
- 55 km free start between 6:00 & 6:30 AM
- 42 km free start between 7:00 & 8:00 AM
- 35 km free start between 8:00 & 9.00 AM
- 25 km free start between 8.30 & 10.00 AM
- 20 km free start between 9.00 & 10.00h AM
All distances start at 't Zonnerad, Tresoriestraat , Zonnebeke. You have to collect your participation badge.
All distances arrive at Ypres. The finish must be reached at the latest on Saturday March 13th, 2026 at 18h30 PM
Upon arrival in Ypres, participants and supporters are welcome in our après-walk café.
Bus transport (include)
From Ypres we will bring you to the startzone in Zonnebeke.
Bus transport is included in the price for all participants. The shuttle bus to Picanol zone is provided from 4:45 a.m till 9:40 a.m. Shuttle bus provided every 20 minutes!
The shuttle bus will be located at Steverlyncklaan 15, 8900 Ieper
Little dogs are allowed on the bus!
Parking options in Ypres
Participants can park for free in Ypres.
Parking options are provided at:
- Parking Picanol , Steverlyncklaan te Ieper
Follow the markings to the parking areas and bus service.