OLEUS Flandrien Trail 2026
From June 27 to 28, it will be a full Flandrien weekend: on Saturday, hikers will head into nature, on Sunday the terrain is for trail runners. On the flanks of the Paterberg, the Hotond and the Oude Kwaremont are where true Flandriens are forged. We combine these legendary calf-burners with a generous dose of greenery to create the one and only OLEUS Flandrien Trail. Will you take the KOM on our OLEUS Hotond Challenge? The top 3 runners on our 700m segment will win great prizes! With three carefully mapped out distances, the OLEUS Flandrien Trail offers a suitable challenge for every participant.
Details
- When? June 27 & 28, 2026
- Hour
- Registration June 27 (Walk): 7:00 AM
- Start (all distances): 8:30 a.m.
- Finish closes: 6:00 p.m.
- Registration June 28 (Run): 7:30 a.m.
- 43 km start: 9:00 a.m.
- 22.5 km start: 10:00 a.m.
- 17.5 km start: 11:00 a.m.
- Award ceremony: 2:00 p.m.
- Where? Ronse, Flemish Ardennes. Sports hall 't Rosco - Leuzesesteenweg 241 9600 Ronse
- How far? 17.5 km, 22.5 km, 43 km
- Registration is open until? June 26, 2026 or while supplies last.
- What do I get for this? Sanitary facilities along the route, Professional time registration, Signposted route, Refreshments, Insurance, Medal, Changing rooms and showers, Professional organization, Runners' lab voucher worth €10
Course
The Flemish Ardennes form the backdrop for the OLEUS Flandrien Trail. Expect a route that is largely on unpaved paths, combined with a substantial amount of elevation gain. Start and finish are located at 't Rosco Sports Hall in Ronse. From there, you immediately head into the countryside and dive straight into the heart of the Flemish Ardennes.
- 17.5 km: 206 meters of elevation gain, Hotond, 2x supplies
- 22.5 km: 330 meters of elevation gain, Hotond, 2x supplies
- 43 km: 743 meters of elevation gain, Hotond, Paterberg, and Oude Kwaremont, 4x supplies (at 8 km – 17 km – 24 km – 33 km)
Program
Saturday program: Reception: 7:00 a.m., Start: 8:30 a.m. (all distances)
Sunday program: Reception: 7:30 a.m., 43 km: 9:00 a.m., 22.5 km: 10:00 a.m., 17.5 km: 11:00 a.m. OLEUS Hotond Segment: The top 3 runners win fantastic OLEUS prizes! Time limit: all runners must finish by 3:00 p.m. at the latest.
Practical information
Day registration: Possible on site, if starting permits are still available.
The start and finish of the OLEUS Flandrientrail are located at Sporthal 't Rosco (Leuzesesteenweg 241, 9600 Ronse).