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Marathon de l'Ourthe

Name: Marathon de l'Ourthe
Start: 2025-09-28
End: 2025-09-28
Location: Hamoir

Hamoir, Belgium • 28 Sep 2025

The Marathon de l'Ourthe is an exciting running event set to take place on September 28, 2025, in Belgium. This second edition features a full marathon (42.195 km), a semi-marathon (21.0975 km), and shorter distances of 10 km and 6 km, catering to runners of all levels. The course showcases the stunning natural beauty of the Ourthe Valley, allowing participants to experience scenic views, historic bridges, and the region's rich history. Additionally, there is a special race for children, making it a family-friendly event. The marathon is part of the Delhalle Challenges and the Jogging Challenge of the Province of Liège. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Belgium Luik The Ardennes Hamoir

Race information

Website

42 km

Marathon de L'ourthe

21 km

Semi-Marathon de L'ourthe

10 km

10 Km de L'ourthe

6 km

6 Km de L'ourthe

Course Pour les Enfants

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

Trail runs nearby

Sunday Dec 29

Bastogne-Wiltz-Bastogne

Bastogne - 49 km from Hamoir

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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Sunday Jan 12

Polar Bear Trail

Maastricht - 49 km from Hamoir

10 km

20 km

28 km

The Polar Bear Trail is a winter trail running event organized by Bearsports, taking place in the scenic Savelsbos in Maastricht. Participants can choose from three distances: 11 km, 20 km, and 28 km, each featuring challenging climbs and single tracks. The event emphasizes sustainability by being c..

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Saturday Jan 18

Trail Nocturne des Béliers

Hotton - 19 km from Hamoir

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.

Saturday Jan 25

Night Trail Du Samson

Gesves - 33 km from Hamoir

10 km

15 km

25 km

The Night Trail Du Samson will take place in Gesves on Saturday 25 January 2025. You can run between 10 and 25 kilometers.

Sat - Sun Jan 25-26

Houffa Trail

Houffalize - 38 km from Hamoir

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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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Friday Jan 31

Trail de la Chandeleur

Namur - 47 km from Hamoir

8 km

15 km

21 km

The Trail de la Chandeleur is an exciting running event taking place in Malonne on January 31, 2025. Participants can choose from three distances: 21 km, 15 km, and 8 km, catering to runners of all ages. Each race features designated refreshment points, with provisions available at the finish line a..