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Are you all ready to put on your walking shoes or do you still have some questions? On this page you will find the most frequently asked questions about the Walk for Pink Ribbon.

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Registrations

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Registrations

What is the closing date for registration?

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It's possible to register until the day of the event itself. So register until Whit Monday, June 9, 2025. It's even possible to register on the spot at the start site.

How much is the participation fee?

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To join the Walk for Pink Ribbon, you pay €10 per participant for the 3 km and 5 km, €20 for the 7 km and 16 km walks. The 34 km trail walk costs €30 per participant. Children under 12walk for free. 

Special rates are provided for members of Wandelsport Vlaanderen: € 5 for the 3 km and 5 km, € 15 for the 7 km and 16 km walks and € 25 for the 34 km trail walk.

This price includes participation in the walking event as well as snacks and drinks at departure and arrival. 

What payment options are available?

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You can pay in three different ways:
1. With your credit card (VISA/mastercard). The payment system will always request your CVC code. Payments must be confirmed using a card reader, Bancontact or a QR code.
2. With your Maestro card. The payment system will always request your CVC code i.e. the last 3 digits of your card number (17 digits). Payments must be confirmed usinga card reader.
3. You can also pay with PayPal.

Will I receive a tax certificate when I sign up?

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Signing up for the Walk for Pink Ribbon doesn’t come with a tax certificate. However, you can make a tax-deductible donation to the Pink Ribbon Fund on the webpage Make a donation. Attention: donations are only tax deductible as of €40. After a number of days this donation will also show up on your individual fundraising page.

Walks

Where is the start of the walks?

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The start of the walks is at National Park Visitor Center @Terhills.

Are all the routes signposted?

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The routes will be clearly signposted. You can follow the pink arrows with the Pink Ribbon logo.

Is it possible to leave the walk during the trail?

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Yes you can, you can return to the starting point at any time.

Are dogs allowed to walk with you in the park?

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Yes you can bring dogs, even your faithful four-legged friend deserves a relaxing day out. Just keep in mind the following rules: 
Dogs accompanied by their owners are welcome everywhere in the park, as long as they are kept on a leash.
If your dog exhibits aggressive behavior, we ask that it be muzzled.
We ask owners to leave every area in the park neat and tidy when leaving.
Always have the necessary items with you to ensure the cleanliness of the park.
Be extra careful with dogs that are sick, unvaccinated or in heat.
Owners are not only responsible for their dog's well-being, but are also liable for damage and/or injuries caused by their dog(s) to other guests, animals and/or property.
The organization may refuse entry to dogs that harass other guests or if the above rules are not followed.

Are the hikes tough?

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The 3 km and 5 km walks are relatively easy. They are fully paved and therefore accessible to all. 

Keep in mind that the 7 km and 16 km walks in National Park Hoge Kempen are on semi-paved paths and steep in places. 

The 34 km trail walk has a high level of difficulty and is provided for experienced hikers.

Is there a time limit?

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There is no time limit, you can start from 7:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the latest. We ask to finish before 5:30 p.m., then we will close the Walk for Pink Ribbon day.

Please note: For the 34 km trail walk, it is important to know that the last departure time is at 9am. We also recommend starting the 7 km and 16 km routes no later than 12h, and starting the 3 km and 5 km routes no later than 2pm. Remember that you can start any of the walks until 3pm at the latest.

Can I also run down the trail during the Walk for Pink Ribbon, or only walk?

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The area is open to both walkers and runners.

Can I cycle the course during the Walk for Pink Ribbon?

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No, the area is only open to walkers and runners, no cycling is allowed.

Is it possible to do the walks with a (baby) stroller?

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The 3 km and 5 km routes are entirely on flat and paved roads. These routes are therefore accessible to all.

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Where is the start and finish area of the Walk for Pink Ribbon?

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The start of the walks is at National Park Visitor Center @Terhills.

Where are the restrooms?

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There will be adequate sanitary facilities at the starting point at the National Park Visitor Center, follow the 'toilets' arrows. 

On the routes through Tuinwijk-Eisden mining site, toilets will be available at cafés/Miners Museum/Church.

For the routes through National Park Hoge Kempen, a total of three supply points with toilets are provided.

May I provide my own supplies? May I picnic?

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Bringing your own picnic is certainly allowed as well as picnicking, both on the terrace and on the hiking grounds. In fact, you will find several picnic benches on the hiking area that are perfect for a tasty get-together.

Note! If you would like to picnic on the terrace near the reception desk, we ask you to purchase drinks and not to bring your own.

Where can I park and is it free?

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Free parking for cars is provided for the Walk for Pink Ribbon at the Decathlon parking lot, Kolenmijn Limburg-Maasland 3, 3630 Maasmechelen. Our parking attendants will gladly assist you upon arrival.

Each parking lot is equipped with electric charging stations. Take exit 32 off the E314, follow the signs to Leisure Valley. At the traffic circle, follow the signs to Leisure Valley and Maasmechelen Village.

If this parking lot is full, the parking attendants will direct you to the other free parking lots of Maasmechelen Village.

How do I get to the Walk for Pink Ribbon by public transportation?

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Easily accessible from Genk train station, where cabs and buses will take you to Maasmechelen Village. For more information and tickets, click on the buttons below.

Train
Bus

There is a bus service between Maasmechelen Village and Hasselt or Genk. Bus line No. 44 leaves from the stations of Hasselt and Genk and takes you to the nearest stop "Eisden Maasmechelen Village" in 40 to 60 minutes. Consult www.delijn.be for more information on bus schedules. A day pass costs €7.5, which allows unlimited travel within the De Lijn network. For more information, contact De Lijn customer service +32 (0)70 220 200.

Cab
For more information about cab transportation to Maasmechelen Village please call CityTax Laoneke on +32 (0)89 235 657.

Is there a children's playground?

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Yes definitely, there is a mine themed playground for hours of fun for small and big kids. You can keep an eye on them from the terrace.