About us
How it all started
Mark van Hoorn and René Bleuanus know each other from their childhood in the city of Gorinchem in the Netherlands. They joined the samen Triatlon Club. From the study period onwards, they lost sight of each other. By chance, they reconnected. Mark was the Race Director of the Bridge to Bridge in Arnhem and associated Freedom Trail. René as an avid trailer and very interested in the Second World War, has participated in the Freedom Trail several times. René wanted to link the Liberation Trail to his own Market Garden Trail, a two-day historic trail from Eindhoven to Oosterbeek. The board of the Bridge to Bridge did not see anything in the plan to link both events. And then Mark and René set up the Liberation Trail with the help of Mark’s business partner Eddie Wassink. And then bigger … in six days from the D-Day beaches in Normandy to the John Frost Bridge in Arnhem
Mark and René are also avid ultra-runners. René has run the Marathon des Sables, among other things. Mark has finished several 24-hour runs and completed several trails above 100km. In Addition to the Liberation Trail, they also organize many other sporting events, also in the Ultra area. For example, the HoHo100, Black Devils, Run Ultra Festival, Biesbosch Ultra Crossing, Backyard trail edition NL. In short, the organizers of have a real ultra-heart and are very experienced. You’re in good hands.
Mark van Hoorn & René Bleuanus
Liberation Squad
As a trail rider, you’ll be fully supported throughout the journey. We take care of all logistics so you can focus on the ride: Your tent and transport are arranged, meals and care are provided, and medical staff ar on standby. Dropbags and a reliable support crew make sure you have everything you need-every step of the way
Liberation Squad
As a trail rider, you’ll be fully supported throughout the journey. We take care of all logistics so you can focus on the ride: Your tent and transport are arranged, meals and care are provided, and medical staff ar on standby. Dropbags and a reliable support crew make sure you have everything you need-every step of the way
NEWS
The History of the Atlantic Wall Airs Tuesday, July 8 and 15 at 21:00 on NPO 2
The History of the Atlantic Wall Airs Tuesday, July 8 and 15 at 21:00 on NPO 2 Stretching along the western coast of Europe – from the North Cape in Norway to the Spanish border – tens of thousands of German bunkers still stand. These concrete remnants are part of the...
Operation Overlord – Het uur-u
Operation Overlord - Het uur-u Today, 81 years ago, the liberation of Western Europe began in Normandy with the landing of more than 160,000 soldiers. The beaches of Normandy were divided into five sectors during the Allied invasion, bearing the now-historic code...
RELIVING D-DAY: FILMS AND SERIES THAT BRING THE LIBERATION TRAIL TO LIFE
RELIVING D-DAY: FILMS AND SERIES THAT BRING THE LIBERATION TRAIL TO LIFE Instead of being nervous for next week's challenge, you can immerse yourself in films and series that truly bring the Liberation Trail in Normandy to life. In this blog, I’ll share some moments...
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ORGANISATION
The Liberationtrail is an initiative of Persista and 2seconds. Both based in the Netherlands
persista
Kwikstaartlaan 42
3704 GS Zeist
Registration No. Chamber of Commerce: 5750759
2seconds
Einsteinstraat 1
4207 HW Gorinchem
Registration No. Chamber of Commerce: 7781151
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