[The Recce For] ATAC The Dunes: Trailloween!

[The Recce For] ATAC The Dunes (11km/16km run into the dunes)

Join us for an exhilarating adventure at ATAC The Dunes: Trailloween! — a thrilling trail run through scenic dunes and rugged terrain, perfect for runners of all levels. Embrace the spooky season with a dash of Halloween fun as you navigate challenging trails, enjoy breathtaking views, and celebrate the spirit of adventure. Whether you're a seasoned trail runner or a first-time explorer, come experience the thrill, camaraderie, and festive atmosphere of Trailloween!

When? [Recce details]
Saturday, 18th of October
Starting time 11:00 (be there 10-15mins in advance)

Where?
De Kennemerduinen! Same as last year / same starting point but new routes. A bit of a change because otherwise we get bored! ;)

Meetup point: Parkeerplaats Duin en Kruidberg (paid parking possible!!)

Directions meeting point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2DxU5ToYWi1z7ssJ8
Closest train station to the meeting point: Santpoort Noord
Directions train station: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8PZn4Yt3rec7LZBCA (is around 30min direct Sprinter from Central Station Amsterdam)
NOTE: some days before the event we will have a group where we could organise ourselves for arriving there - like last year there will be people coming by car and able to do carpooling and pickup some of us from Amsterdam.

Routes (start from the meeting point):
16km
https://www.strava.com/routes/3399765455402885110
11km
https://www.strava.com/routes/3409821772390540510

** If you're going for a PB, note that this becomes a self-managed route! You need to be either an amazing scout, know how to use a compass or, have a gps-enabled navigation sports watch! :p

Description and organization:
Running a classic (approx) 11km/16km into the dunes. Although we might (re-)organize ourselves there too based on the number of participants, levels and due to possible unpredictable changes such as dropouts, or bad weather, for the 16km course there will be (more or less) 2 pace groups with ** No dropout policy!

If you want to join but not for a 16km, an alternative option is to run the shorter 11km route. We shall start together and for a couple of kms actually run together. At multiple points the 11km route has some shortcuts and then a final turn which loops back towards the starting point w/o any direction challenges.

Afterwards, once we finish, we can all enjoy some nice warm lunch with tea or coffee at the Brasserie Hoeve Duin en Kruidberg! ;)
Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/V2a6htorbSD9b4Qc6