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Marathon des Hautes Fagnes

Name: Marathon des Hautes Fagnes
Start: 2025-06-29
End: 2025-06-29
Location: Verviers

Verviers, Belgium • 29 Jun 2025

The Marathon des Hautes Fagnes is a scenic 42km race set in the beautiful region of Hautes Fagnes, Belgium. This event, known as the highest marathon in Belgium, offers participants a chance to experience stunning landscapes while challenging themselves. In addition to the main marathon, the event features four different race lengths, including a KIDS RUN, making it accessible for runners of all ages and abilities. Organized by local companies Xrun and Belgium Peak Beer, the marathon aims to provide a unique and memorable experience for all participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Trail runs nearby

Thursday Dec 26

Kerstcross Avon Heerlen

Heerlen - 34 km from Verviers

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The Kerstcross AVON Heerlen is a traditional cross-country running event held on the second day of Christmas at the Brunssummerheide, organized by the AVON athletics club. This year marks the 61st edition of the event, which welcomes participants of all ages to compete on a selective course through ..

Saturday Jan 4

Cauberg Trail

Valkenburg - 31 km from Verviers

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The Cauberg Trail is one of the most renowned trail running events in the Netherlands, taking place in Valkenburg aan de Geul. Participants can choose from various distances, including 9 km, 18 km, 30 km, 44 km, and 54 km, each featuring significant elevation gains and multiple aid stations. The eve..

Sunday Jan 5

Poort naar het Heuvelland

Beek - 39 km from Verviers

12 km

24 km

The Poort naar het Heuvelland will take place in Beek on Sunday 5 January 2025. You can run between 12 and 24 kilometers.

Saturday Jan 11

Gillrather Crosslauf

Geilenkirchen - 45 km from Verviers

The 49th Gillrather Crosslauf is a running event organized by DJK Gillrath, taking place in the scenic Gillrath forest area. Participants can choose from various distances, catering to different age groups, including children and adults. The event promises a challenging course, suitable for runners ..

Sunday Jan 12

Polar Bear Trail

Maastricht - 31 km from Verviers

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 - 47 km from Verviers

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.