Twentse Smokkel Trail

The Twentse Smokkel Trail is a unique trail run in the border region of Losser, taking place on 1 November 2026. The routes are 90% unpaved and cross varied terrain with many singletracks, taking participants to places where running is normally not allowed. There are several distances, from challenging 27 km and 22 km runs to a 10 km Drop Off Trail, where participants are taken to the start by horse and covered wagon. In addition to the trail runs, there is a walking trail and a kids’ trail. Participants symbolically smuggle a packet of butter across the border and receive a Twentse krentenwegge after the finish as a reward.

Refreshment stations are located at approximately 11 km and 4 km before the finish, plus a water station 2 km before the finish. The start and finish are at the Multifunctionele Accommodatie, Nilantspad 3 in Losser, where changing rooms, showers and toilets are available. The 10 km Drop Off Trail starts at the German monastery in Bardel; participants are taken to the start by horse and covered wagon. Timing is provided for the 27, 22 and 14 km trails, but not for the 10 km Drop Off Trail. Dogs are not allowed. After the finish, participants receive a wooden medal and a Twentse krentenwegge. The three fastest men and women in each distance are presented with a handmade smuggling trophy. Trail and walking routes on unpaved paths, including a kids’ trail and a drop-off trail, with a theme of smuggling history and experiencing nature. Registration opens on 1 July 2026 via inschrijven.nl, with participant limits for each distance and refreshment stations at 11 and 23 km.