Hall of Fame
Who paved the way for you?
Ronald Kleverlaan
Nationality: Dutch
Participant in 2025
Quote: "This was not an event, this was a once-in-a-lifetime experience."
Go to Ronald his DUV-statistik page
Melanie Zumbrink
Nationality: Dutch
Participant in 2025
Quote: “From respect for history, from love for freedom, and from my own drive to live, feel and move” (source: Instagram)
Go to Melanie her DUV-statistik page
Simon Druce
Nationality: British
Participant in 2025
Quote: "Brilliant recap of a truly astonishing event. So much love for the organisers ." (source: Facebook remark at the recap video 2025)
Go to Simon his DUV-statistik page
Guy Van den Branden
Nationality: Belgium
Participant in 2024
Quote: "It's harder than any race I've ever done. Not just physically, but emotionally. The liberation trail changes you."
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Sabine de Vries
Nationality: Dutch
Participant in 2022
Quote: "Top adventure!"
Go to Sabine her DUV-statistik page
Jan-Paul Klein Poelhuis
Nationality: Dutch
Participant in 2025
Quote: "275K impressive experience and a real push outside my comfort zone. I ran a trail with a fantastic group of Ultra Runners that I will never forget. 🍀 We must cherish freedom; many young heroes have made the ultimate sacrifice for it!"
Go to Jan-Paul his DUV-statistik page
Saskia uit den Bogaard
Nationality: Dutch
Participant in 2024 & Volunteer in 2025
Quote: "The Liberation Trail pushed my limits in the most amazing way. Running historical routes, creating new bonds and becoming part of a special family. A lifetime experience."
Go to Saskia her DUV-statistik page
Rene van den Ende
Nationality: Dutch
Participant in 2025
Quote: "I'm running at the Normandy beaches during daytime........In 1944, 18/19 year olds walked around here all alone. These thoughts makes an huge impression." (source: podcast Looppraat.nl)
Go to Simon his DUV-statistik page
Peggie Wierda
Nationality: Dutch
Participant in 2024
Quote: "We paused for those who fell, we paused for the violence.
We must not forget.
For me, freedom is being able to "run" through the fields.
What a beautiful, emotional adventure this was, one I will truly never forget. "
Go to Peggie her DUV-statistik page
Vincent Bragard
Nationality: Belgian
Participant in 2025
Quote: “Amazing recap of this amazing journey. I 'm proud to be part of the family 🙏🙏” (source: Facebook remark at the recap video 2025)
Go to Vincent his DUV-statistik page
Anita Maes
Nationality: Belgium
Participant in 2024
Quote: "The one running event where you can truly comfort yourself with the words 'at least no one is trying to shoot me' ".
Go to Anita her DUV-statistik page
Doug Stewart
Nationality: Canadian
Participant in 2024 & 2025
Quote: "Running along Juno Beach during the Liberation Trail was very emotional, for me as a Canadian." (source: podcast Looppraat.nl)
Go to Doug his DUV-statistik page
David Duarte
Nationality: American
Participant in 2025
Quote: "Running the Liberation Trail in remembrance of my grandfathers who served in World War II in Europe." (source: podcast Looppraat.nl)
Go to David his DUV-statistik page
Roy Tichelaar
Nationality: Dutch
Participant in 2024
Quote: "What a ride to never forget. Great vibe of people from all over the world.
Special shout out to the @liberation_trail Team, who provided the best organisation and support element."
Go to Roy his DUV-statistik page
Jan-Willem Willems
Nationality: Dutch
Participant in 2023 & Catering Crew in 2024 & 2025
Go to Jan Willem his DUV-statistik page
Simone van Rosendaal
Nationality: Dutch
Participant in 2024 & 2025
Go to Simone her DUV-statistik page
Eveline van Lingen-Madera
Nationality: Dutch
Participant in 2024
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Jeroen de Nijs
Nationality: Dutch
Participant in 2025
Quote: "Everyone supports each other.......from day one a band of brothers" (source: podcast Looppraat.nl)
Go to Jeroen his DUV-statistik page
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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