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General Information

Route Information

The start is at 10:00 AM.
The total length of the route is approximately 85 km.
The start and finish are at the same location. Lunch will take place in Jubbega this year.
The route is indicated by orange arrows: L for left, R for right, and S for straight ahead.

Gasoline

There are no fuel stations directly along the route. Participants must ensure they have enough fuel.

Sweeper Vehicle

A sweeper vehicle will be on the route to pick up participants and their vehicles who drop out. It is also possible to contact the sweeper vehicle if a participant has deviated from the route and needs assistance getting back on track. Contact details will be provided. The sweeper vehicle will depart approximately 15 minutes after the last participant leaves.

Clothing

We would appreciate it if you wear clothing appropriate for the age of the vehicle. However, wearing an approved motorcycle helmet is mandatory.

Closing Ceremony

The closing ceremony will take place in the central area of the Prison Museum in Veenhuizen.

HorsePowerRun Regulations

The International HorsePowerRun starts from the National Prison Museum at Oude Gracht 1, 9341 AA Veenhuizen. The 42nd edition will take place on Sunday, April 20, 2025.

The following rules apply:

  1. Vehicle
    The registered vehicle must fall into one of the following categories:
    • solo machine
    • machine with sidecar
    • trike/forecar The vehicle must not have been produced later than December 31, 1920. If the vehicle has not previously participated in the HorsePowerRun, you must demonstrate that it is eligible to start. This can be done in two ways:
      1. By entering the pioneer certificate number issued for the machine on the registration form on the website; or
      2. By providing dated documentation (brochures, information from brand publications, VMC dating certificate, engine and frame numbers, etc.) to our organization via our email address.
  2. Driver’s License
    The participant must hold a valid driver’s license for the vehicle being ridden.
  3. Registration and Insurance
    The participant must have a valid registration document for the registered vehicle. Vehicles with a Dutch ZZ registration number will not be accepted as participants. All participating vehicles must be insured for the event day.
  4. Changing Rider and Vehicle
    Starting with a different vehicle than the one listed during registration must be reported to the secretariat before the start.
    Changing rider and/or vehicle during the event is not allowed.
  5. Check-in
    On the day of the event, participants must check in between 08:30 and 09:30 AM at the secretariat located in the room next to the restaurant of the Prison Museum.
  6. The participant signs the sign-on list, which declares acceptance of their own responsibility and liability regarding the rider and machine during the event. The participant hereby indemnifies the organizer from all liability.
    The organization is insured against legal liability through the Veteran Motorcycles Club.
  7. The participant will receive the program booklet, event vouchers, and a race number, which must be attached to the front of the vehicle.
  8. If you have symptoms that might indicate a possible coronavirus infection, stay home and cancel your participation via horsepowerrun@gmail.com.
  9. Environmental Mat
    The use of an environmental mat is mandatory. The minimum size of the mat should be 80 x 50 centimeters. The participant may bring their own environmental mat or purchase one for €5 through the HorsePower Run Foundation.

  10. Costs
    The cost for participation is €35.00 per vehicle, preferably paid in advance.
    Payment on the day of the event is possible. Due to COVID-19 and the uncertainties it brings, the costs for cash payment will be the same as for pre-registration this year.
    The cost for a passenger is €25.00 per person.

    Participants who need to cancel due to coronavirus-related symptoms will receive a refund of their registration fee.