Kemmelberg Trail
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About the race
The Kemmelberg Trail is a trail running event in the Heuvelland region with routes that pass the Kemmelberg and surrounding hills. The event is scheduled for 5 September 2026 and uses the market square of Kemmel as the central start and finish area. The secretariat and baggage storage are located in the large tent at the same location, and parking is provided near the start while parking in the centre is forbidden.
Courses are mainly offroad and the organisation describes the terrain as not very technical. Routes are clearly marked with fluorescent orange signs with black arrows (40 cm x 20 cm). GPX files can be downloaded a few days before the event.
Distances and positive elevation:
- 50 km, 1083 m D+
- 35 km, 770 m D+
- 21 km, 440 m D+
- 12 km, 290 m D+
Aid stations provide water, sports drink, cola, fruit, cake, sandwiches and other items. No disposable plastic cups are provided; participants must bring their own drinking cup or bottle or obtain an eco-cup. Timing chips are attached to the back of the race bib so that split times and finish times are recorded. Live results and timing are available via SQM Time. There is also a Kemmelberg Wine Walk for walkers, who start after the runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
