Urban Spring Festival brings together urban sports, community and creativity in the heart of Venlo. For two days, the focus is on freerunning, workshops, demos and spectacular tricks — for beginners and experienced athletes alike.
Saturday kicks off with low-threshold workshops from 11:00 to 15:00 hrs , offering an accessible way to get introduced to freerunning or improve your skills. From 15:00 to 18.00 hrs, the focus shifts to the Best Trick Contest, where top talent from across the country pushes the limits on a custom-built setup.
In addition to freerunning, participants can also take part in other disciplines such as skateboarding, BMX and more, creating a dynamic and cross-disciplinary experience throughout the day.
On Sunday, freerunning workshops for all levels and ages run from 12:00 to 17:00 hrs
BEST TRICK CONTEST
SATURDAY MAY 30 | 15:00 – 18:00 Hrs – FREERUNNING BEST TRICK CONTEST
Show your best trick and compete for the win. For this edition, a custom-built freerunning parcours is set up inside Veilinghal 7, specifically designed for the Best Trick Contest. The course combines flow, technical elements and creative obstacles, giving participants the space to push their limits and showcase their style. Participants from all over the Netherlands are expected to take part.
SPECIAL CHALLENGE – VENLO × AMSTERDAM
👉 Who scores highest overall by combining Best Trick in Venlo and Speed in Amsterdam?
This contest is uniquely connected to the Dutch National Speed Championship (NK Speed) taking place on May 31 in Amsterdam, making this a high-level and competitive session. Together, these events create a cross-format challenge Who scores highest overall by combining Best Trick in Venlo and Speed in Amsterdam? A rare opportunity to test both creativity and speed, and to compete across disciplines within one weekend.
CATEGORIES AND PRIZES
A prize pool of €1,000 is up for grabs.
16+ years
- 1st place: €500
- 2nd place: €200
- 3rd place: €50
12 – 15 years
- 1st place: €200
- 2nd place: €50
- 3rd place: clothing package
PARTICIPATION
- Register in advance via link or on-site (link to be added)
- Spots are limited — full is full
- Registration fee: €10
- Post your trick on Reexz
- Use the tag: #USF-2026
- Participation from 12 years and older
The participation fee is: €10.00. Act now – register and pay online to secure your spot, or pay on-site (iDEAL/card/cash) up to 1 hour before the start. Limited spots available.
Liability Waiver
For both days, all participants in workshops and contests are required to sign a liability waiver prior to registration. For minors, this must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Participants who display unsafe behaviour may be excluded from participation and use of the obstacles by Minded Motion.
JUDGING & AWARDS
- Jury by Minded Motion trainers
- Evaluation of all submitted tricks
- Announcement of winners and prize ceremony at the main stage
WORKSHOPS & DEMOS
SATURDAY MAY 30 | 11:00 – 15:00 Hrs – FREERUNNING WORKSHOPS & DEMOS
SUNDAY MAY 31 | 12:00 – 16:00 Hrs – FREERUNNING WORKSHOPS & DEMOS
- Every hour a 45-minute workshop
- Followed by a demo by experienced athletes
- Accessible for all levels, all ages
Ideal for anyone who wants to get introduced to freerunning or take their skills to the next level.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Open and accessible freerunning workshops
- Live demos by experienced athletes
- A dynamic contest format combining online and on-site participation
- High-energy atmosphere throughout the day
REEXZ COMMUNITY PLATFORM
The contest and workshops are powered by REEXZ — a digital platform where athletes can upload and share their tricks. Reexz allows participants to capture and share their performance, combining live action with a digital peer learning and contest format. Always reach higher!!
Join the REEXZ platform for free!
- Scan the QR code at the festival site or visit www.reexz.com to register.
- Film and post your best tricks,
- Use the hashtag #USF-2026,
- And the jury will review all your tricks!
