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Chouffe Trail

Name: Chouffe Trail
Start: 2025-07-05
End: 2025-07-06
Location: Houffalize

Houffalize, Belgium • 5-6 Jul 2025

The Chouffe Trail, taking place in Houffalize, Belgium, is a popular trail running event that offers participants a choice of ten different distances ranging from 10 to 80 kilometers over two days. Scheduled for July 5-6, 2025, this will be the eighth edition of the event, which attracts trail runners from across the Benelux region. The event features a unique combination of challenging terrains, including rocky paths and steep climbs, and includes a special night trail for adventurous participants. Runners can also participate in the Chouffe Challenge, which consists of three races over the weekend. Each participant receives a collector's item and the chance to win their weight in Chouffe beer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Belgium Luxemburg The Ardennes Houffalize

Race information

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80 km

70 km

50 km

36 km

28 km

25 km

18 km

10 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Sunday Dec 22

A Travers la Forêt d'Anlier

Léglise - 41 km from Houffalize

A Travers la Forêt d'Anlier is a trail running event taking place in Léglise on December 22, 2024. Participants can choose from four distances: 42 km, 21 km, 14 km, and 8 km, with varying elevation gains. The event is open to individuals of all ages, and on-site registrations are available, subject ..

Sunday Dec 22

3-Länner-Trail

Weiswampach - 21 km from Houffalize

The 3-Länner Trail is an exciting trail running event held in Weiswampach, where Luxembourg, Belgium, and Germany meet. Participants can choose from four different distances: an 11 km sprint for beginners, a 17 km short course, a 28 km medium course for experienced runners, and a challenging 49.5 km..

Sunday Dec 29

Bastogne-Wiltz-Bastogne

Bastogne - 16 km from Houffalize

72 km

The Bastogne-Wiltz-Bastogne is an ultra trail running event covering a distance of 72 kilometers, taking participants from Bastogne to Wiltz and back. Scheduled for December 29, 2024, this inaugural edition promises a challenging experience for runners. Registration fees vary, with early sign-ups be..

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Saturday Jan 18

Trail Nocturne des Béliers

Hotton - 29 km from Houffalize

5 km

10 km

20 km

The Trail Nocturne des Béliers will take place in Hotton on Saturday 18 January 2025. You can run between 5 and 20 kilometers.

Sat - Sun Jan 25-26

Houffa Trail

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The Houffa Trail is an exciting trail running event taking place in Houffalize, Belgium, on January 25-26, 2025. Participants can choose from a variety of distances, including 62 km, 49 km, 42 km, 28 km, 18 km, 11 km, and several night trails. The event features a unique Xtrails format, allowing run..

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Saturday Feb 8

Le Trail du D+

Bertrix - 49 km from Houffalize

12 km

24 km

35 km

Le Trail du D+ is a running event taking place on February 8, 2025, in Cugnon, Belgium. Participants can choose from three trail distances: 35 km with an elevation gain of 1660 m, 24 km with 1130 m of elevation, and 12 km with 480 m of elevation. The event is open to individuals of all ages, with on..