HOUFFA TRAIL
HOUFFATRAIL
10km | 16KM | 23km | 53KM
Official webpage of the Houffa Trail in Houffalize (10 - 16 - 23 - 53km).
This trail is part of the Scott Xtrails Series.
The Houffatrail is the wintertrail you can't miss! The 11th edition starts at the Hotel Vayamundo Ol Fosse d'Outh, in the centre of Houffalize.
Pick your distance, 10km, 16km, 23km or 53km on sunday 21st of January 2024 !
Don't wait much longer, register, put on your shoes en run with us!
This trail has everything what a trail needs, single tracks, technical downhills, large forest trails, steep climbs, ...
Are you looking for bigger challenge? Register for the Scott Xtrails Houffalize en run the Kamikaze Trail on saturday morning, The Semi Night Trail des Coccinelles on saturday night and the Houffa Trail on sunday!
The KIDS Trail on Saturday is for free and the registrations are on site.
RATES 2023
Registration is only possible online via SQM Time and according to the price table below. It is therefore useful to register early!
People who register before 11 January will receive a personal bib number with their first and last name.
Early Bird | Basic price | Last Minute | |
10km | €14,40 | €19,00 | €22,00 |
16km | €16,00 | €21,00 | €24,00 |
23km | €20,00 | €26,00 | €29,00 |
53km | €42,20 | €58,00 | €63,00 |
* Registration prices do not include the administration fee of €1.00 + 2.5% VAT.
NO REGISTRATIONS ON SITE
It's not possible to register the day of the event on site.
GROUP/COMPANY REGISTRATION
Would you like your company to participate in this event? You can! You can create a group via the online registration module. The group leader is responsible for paying for the entire group. You pay the normal rate per participant.
Once the group is created, you can add or invite people yourself. The group must be closed and paid for no later than 3 weeks before the event. After this date, no cancellation is possible. Request access to the group registration module here. Attention: only for companies with min. 10 participants!
You are LESS THAN 10 participants and/or you are NOT a COMPANY and you want to register together? It is possible, you can register an unlimited number of people at the same time in one order.
ORGANISATION
This event is organised by Sport Events, a small Belgian company that organises more than 40 different events each year. The red thread throughout our events is nature.
From
€19.00
Course, GPX Download, Time limits per aid station and itinerary to the aid stations 2023
The race is very varied. Single tracks, larger forest trail, steep climbs and technical descends! All of this, in a beautiful setting!
Some of the courses has even a (safe) river crossing! Check it out on the race courses below.
Houffa Trail | 10km - 400m+
- Start and finish: Hotel Vayamundo Ol Fosse d'Outh, Houffalize.
- Only final aid station
- Cut-off: Check "Program" for the time limits
- No river crossing
- There are NO plastic cups at the aid stations. Each runner has to carry his/her own cup or drinking system.
(A free account on Trace de Trail is required to consult the trail on Trace de Trail)Houffa Trail | 16km - 710m+
- Start and finish: Hotel Vayamundo Ol Fosse d'Outh, Houffalize.
- One aid station + final aid station.
- Cut-off: Check "Program" for the time limits
- No rivercrossing
- There are NO plastic cups at the aid stations. Each runner has to carry his/her own cup or drinking system.
Houffa Trail | 23km - 770m+
- Start and finish: Hotel Vayamundo Ol Fosse d'Outh, Houffalize.
- 2 aid stations + final aid station.
- Cut-off: Check "Program" for the time limits
- 1 rivercrossing
- There are NO plastic cups at the aid stations. Each runner has to carry his/her own cup or drinking system.
Houffa Trail | 53km - 1830m+
Don't forget your (Petzl) headlamp for the start of this distance!
- Start and finish: Hotel Vayamundo Ol Fosse d'Outh, Houffalize.
- 4 aid stations + final aid station.
- Cut-off: Check "Program" for the time limits
- 2 rivercrossings
- There are NO plastic cups at the aid stations. Each runner has to carry his/her own cup or drinking system.
Time Limits Per Aid Station
Houffa Trail | 53km (Cutoff 17h00 | 10h00 | ≃ 5,30km/h)
Aid station 1 after 11km closes after 1h50 (6,00km/h)Aid station 2 after 27km closes after 4h30 (6,00 km/h)Aid station 3 after 40km closes after 7h15 (5,51 km/h)Aid station 4 after 47km closes after 8h45 (5,47 km/h)Time limit at 17h00 (≃5,30 km/h)Houffa Trail | 23km (Cutoff 16h00 | 6h00 | ≃ 3,83km/h)Aid station 1after 10km closes after 2h00 (5,00km/h)Aid station 2 after 17km closes after 3h45 (4,53km/h)Time limit at 16h00. ≃ 3,83km/h)Houffa Trail | 16km (Cutoff 16h00 | 4h00 | ≃ 4,00km/h)Aid station 1 after 10km closes after 2h00 (5,00km/h)Time limit at 16h00 ≃ 4,00km/h)Houffa Trail | 10km (Cutoff 16h00 | 2h30 | ≃ 4,00km/h)Time limit at 16h00 ≃ 4,00km/h)
Practical information 2023
Address - How to get there
Start and finish at hotel Vayamundo Ol Foss d'Outh,
Ol foss d'Outh 1, 6660 Houffalize.
There is a large parking lot close to the start/finish.
When the parking is full, the road to the hotel will be closed.
You'll have to park your car in the centre of Houffalize.Program
Saturday
09.30 – 10.45: Race office open, pick-up bib numbers
10.30: Start Kids Trail (Free registration on site)
11.00: Start Kamikazetrail
15.30 – 18.00: Race office open, pick-up bib numbers (Houffatrail also)
16.30: Start Semi Night Trail des Coccinelles 20km
17.15: Start Night Trail des Coccinelles 10km
20:30: End of the eventSunday
06.00 - 07.00: Race office open, pick-up bib numbers
07.00: Start Houffa Trail 53km (headlamp mandatory
08.30 - 13.30: Race office open, pick-up bib numbers
10.00: Start Houffa Trail 23km
12.00: Start Houffa Trail 16km
13.30: Start Houffa Trail 10km
16.00: Time limit Houffa Trail 23km (≃ 3,83km/h) | 16km (≃ 4,00km/h) | 10km (≃ 4,00km/h)
17.00: Time limit Houffa Trail 53km (≃ 5,30km/h)
17.00: End of the eventAward ceremony (per distance) is provided 15min after arrival of the 3rd athlete.
Pick up bib number and T-shirt
Bib numbers will not be sent to your home adress. You have to pick up your bib number at the race office.
If you register more than one participant, you can also pick up theses numbers.
You can get all extras you ordered (such as a T-shirt, Scarff® or a foldable cup) on site at the race office.
Other modifications can also be made yourself via your personal account up until the day before the event. Quick, easy and avoid queues !Change name, distance and / or cancel
Changing your distance, buying a T-shirt, adapting your data and even canceling it can ONLY be done through your SQM Time account. So you do this all by yourself!
After you have logged in, search for the relevant order and change the details. If your new data results in a lower cost price, your account will be credited and you can use that amount for another registration. If your new information leads to a higher registration price, you still have to pay that amount to complete the change.
If you wish to cancel, your account will be credited in accordance with our cancellation conditions. You can then spend this amount on another registration later.
Attention: Please check the conditions of the organizer to find out until when you can cancel and how much your account will be credited !
Showers - Dressing rooms - Bags drop-off
Showers and changing rooms are available in the Vayamundo hotel.
The entrance is on the Esplanade side (the square on the Ourthe side).You can hand in your sports bag at the 'storage of sports bags' stand.
Make sure you bring a well-closing bag because loose pieces or open bags are not accepted.
Your bag will receive a number, which will also be noted on your chest number. You will not get your bag back without a bib number!Insurance physical accidents
By default you are NOT insured through the organization for physical injuries during the race. You can choose to take an insurance through the organizer when you register. This is an additional paying option. Charity - Think Pink
The organization supports the charity THINK PINK, the national breast cancer campaign. With your registration you can make a donation.Photoservice
A selection of photos can be found a few days after the event on our Facebook page. This can be viewed by anyone, including those who do NOT have a Facebook account.
During the event, the Sportograf team will be present to take the most beautiful photos of you in action. You can find your personal photos via the link below or by clicking on the icon behind your name in the results list.
Organisation
This event is part of the Scott Xtrails Series.
Where to stay?
hier komt iets ( voor houffalize en La Roche shortcode )
Hoe ge het erin zet maakt mij niet uit. Ge kunt een opsomming doen met gewone hypelinks, afbeeldingskes etc what ever de RD is de boss.
Race information
Start procedure
There is a mass start under the starting arch for each distance. Your time starts when you cross the starting line. To prevent congestion on the course, you will start in small batches via a narrow starting lane ("rolling start"). Your time starts to run as soon as you cross the starting line.
However, the rankings will be based on the actual finish time and NOT on the net times.
If you decide to run a different distance on the day itself, you must inform the secretariat before the start.
Cut-off times
Consult the tab "program" for the time limits.
Time registration / Live coverage
There are 1 or 2 timing chip(s) on the back of your bib number. Do not fold the chip(s) and make sure you wear your bib number above your clothes on your stomach or chest. The chips ensure that your (split) times are registered when you pass a checkpoint.
Control points are scattered throughout the course, usually at the supply point. Some checkpoints beep as you pass through them, but not all. Don't panic so if you don't hear anything, you will be registered anyway.
All intermediate times and end times of all participants can be followed live online on the SQM Time website. On the day of the event, the result can be followed live via www.sqmtime.com/live . Via this live coverage, supporters can follow the progress of their favorite runners on the spot via their smartphone. The fans at home can of course also follow everything closely.
There are even participants who like to see during the race how much position they are in and how much time their buddy is ahead or behind!
Podium / Prize allocation
The prizes will be awarded during an award ceremony near the finish area.The exact hour will be decided on the day itself and communicated by the speaker or the race director. The ceremonies are held approximately 15 minutes after the arrival of the 3rd finisher.
There are no age group podia, only overall for men and women.
Aid stations / No plastic cups / Personal drop bag
AID STATIONS
There are multiple aid stations during the race. The exact locations are indicated on the course map (see the "course" tab). The supplies have standard water, salty snacks, cake, candy, ... Attention! There are no plastic cups at the aid stations, so you have to bring your own drinking cup or bottle.
PERSONAL DROP BAG
Participants of the 53km have the possibility to hand over a bag of personal items (own food, new pair of socks, other clothing, ...) to the race office before the start. This bag (numbered and made available by the organization) will be taken to the checkpoint at km38 and will be available to the participants there. After the competition you can pick up the bag again at the registrations from 15h30 to 17h00.NO PLASTIC CUPS!
Because we respect the environment we do not provide disposable plastic cups. So you have to bring a drinking cup or bottle yourself. This applies to the aid stations along the way as well as at the finish. We have handy eco-cups, which are reusable drinking cups that you can fold, to be purchased with your online registration and/or to be purchased at the race office for 3 euros.
Media
Houffa Trail 2022
To view the photos in a larger format, we refer to the album on Facebook
(also available for those who do not have a Facebook account)Check out your personal pictures on the website of Sportograf !
Houffa Trail 2021
To view the photos in a larger format, we refer to the album on Facebook (also available for those who do not have a Facebook account)
Houffa Trail 2020
To view the photos in a larger format, we refer to the album on Facebook (also available for those who do not have a Facebook account) and / or the Sportograf event page. You can also view / purchase your personal photos on the event page of Sportograf.
Houffa Trail 2018
To view the photos in a larger format, we refer to the album on Facebook (also available for those who do not have a Facebook account) and / or the Sportograf event page. You can also view / purchase your personal photos on the event page of Sportograf.
Results Houffa Trail
2023
Click here for the results of 2023.
2022
Click here for the results of 2022.
2021
Click here for the results of 2021.
2020
Click here for the results of 2020.
2018 (december)
Click here for the results of 2018.
2018 (january)
Click here for the results of january 2018.
2016
Click here for the results of the Houffa Trail 15km - 2016.
Click here for the results of the Houffa Trail 17km - 2016.
Click here for the results of the Houffa Trail 25km - 2016.
Click here for the results of the Houffa Trail 50km - 2016.2015
Click here for the results of the HouffaTrail 15km - 2015.
Click here for the results of the HouffaTrail 25km - 2015.
Click here for the results of the HouffaTrail 50km - 2015.2014
Click here for the results of the HouffaTrail 15km - 2014.
Click here for the results of the HouffaTrail 25km - 2014.
Click here for the results of the HouffaTrail 50km - 2014.2013
Click here for the results of the HouffaTrail 14km - 2013.
Click here for the results of the HouffaTrail 25km - 2013.
Click here for the results of the HouffaTrail 50km - 2013.
Houffatrail F.A.Q. 's
Are dogs and/or poles allowed?
Dogs are allowed if they stay on their leash and behave properly. Remember to also provide a drinking bowl for your dog.
Poles are allowed.Can we also hike this trail?
No, it's not possible to walk on this event.
If you're looking for a walking event, take a look at our Walking Events en click on the link below.
Walking EventsIs a (PETZL) head lamp mandatory?
If you're participating at a nighttrail or a semi-nighttrail, the head torche is mandatory.
Due to circumstances I cannot participate. What should I do?
Changing your distance, buying a T-shirt, adapting your data and even canceling it can ONLY be done through your SQM Time account. So you do this all by yourself!
After you have logged in, search for the relevant order and change the details. If your new data results in a lower cost price, your account will be credited and you can use that amount for another registration. If your new information leads to a higher registration price, you still have to pay that amount to complete the change.
If you wish to cancel, your account will be credited in accordance with our cancellation conditions. You can then spend this amount on another registration later.
Attention: Please check the conditions of the organizer to find out until when you can cancel and how much your account will be credited !
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