Ketskesloop Bottelare - 6th Edition
The Ketskesloop Bottelare will take place in Merelbeke on Saturday 5 September 2026. This event offers several running distances: 5 kilometers, 11 kilometers, and 16 kilometers. The event is organized by Gezinsbond Bottelare and supported by volunteers from Chiro Klimop and Chiro Were Di. The race starts at the Visitatie Basisschool Bottelare.
Bottelare, a village in the province of East Flanders and a sub-municipality of Merelbeke, is known for its green character and numerous unpaved paths, also called "Ketskes." The event aims to showcase these beautiful parts of the village.
Courses
- 16 km
- 11 km (Ketskesloop 11,0km)
- 5 km (Ketskesloop 5,0km)
- Jeugdloop
- Kidsloop
The event is a continuation of a 25-year-old tradition, now with a focus on incorporating the natural paths of Bottelare.
Date: Saturday 5 September 2026
Location: Merelbeke-Melle, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Organizer: Gezinsbond Bottelare
Note: Only 600 start tickets are available. Check the registration page for the latest availability.