Heading East 2027
Heading East 2027 starts on 23 April 2027 in Zalk, Netherlands. It runs until 25 April 2027. The route is 600 km long. Format: Race, on road, without a personal crew (unsupported). Registration is open. Entry fee: €195–210 (as of 24 Oct 2026). All details come from the organiser, last checked on 24 October 2026.
Price levels and categories
195 EUR until 1 March 2027, 210 EUR from 1 March 2027; for pairs and groups, each person buys their own ticket.
Supplies along the way
No support crew and no feed zones; a free snack and a drink at every checkpoint.
Classification
Registration
- Status
- Registration open
- Date
- 23–25 April 2027
What it’s about
Self-supported bikepacking adventure over 600 kilometres on tarmac through the Netherlands and Germany, with checkpoints and a stamp card. Start and finish are in Zalk on the IJssel.
Price 195 euros until 1 March 2027, then 210 euros. According to the website, the final GPX track will only be published shortly before the event.
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Source: heading-east.com · last checked 24 Oct 2026 · start location exact