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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 in Jubbega. Lunch will take place in De Blesse (restaurant Pieter Poot, Steenwijkerweg 129, 8397 LC).
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 centre f Jubbega.

HorsePowerRun Regulations

The International HorsePowerRun starts from Jubbega (By de Kolk, Bremsingel 26, 8411 VX Jubbega).. The 43nd edition will take place on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

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(C) 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 at least the day of the event
  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.
  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 number shield, that must be attached to the front of the vehicle.
  8. 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.
  9. Costs
    The cost for participation is €37.50 per vehicle, preferably paid in advance.
    Payment on the day of the event is possible.
    The cost for a passenger is €27.50 per person.