Trail de Bruxelles 
Trail de Bruxelles

TRAIL DE BRUXELLES

 


Official webpage of the Trail de Bruxelles (7 - 11 - 15 - 21 - 27 - 35km). This event is part of the Runners' lab Trailrunseries.

The 8th edition of the Trail de Bruxelles will take place on 22th October 2023. Start and finish at the Sportcenter next to the Sonian Forest. Participants can choose between 6 distances (7/11/15/21/27/35). Parcours will guide you through the beautifulest places of the green lung of Brussels: The Sonian Forest


PROJET LUCAS


Support Projet Lucas ASBL and help fight child poverty. Commit to collecting 100 euros of donations via your personal donation page and Sportevents offers you your registration to the Trail Brussels !


REGISTRATION RATES

Registration is only possible online and according to the price table below. So it pays to register quickly! Those who register before 12 October will receive a personal start number with their name and surname on it.



Early Bird

Base price

Last Minute

7km

€13

€16

€18

11km

€15

€19

€21

15km

€17

€21

€23 

21km

€21

€26

€30

27km

€25

€31

€35

35km

€34

€42

€45

* Registration prices are exclusive of processing costs of €1.00 +2.5% ex VAT

DAY REGISTRATIONS 

It is not possible to register on the day itself.

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 €16.00
Order now your Bodycross event T-shirt. Size unisex.
Because we respect the environment we do not provide disposable plastic cups. So you have to bring a drinking cup or bottle yourself
By default you are NOT insured through the organization for physical injuries during the race.
Buy your Etixx starter pack at more than 50% discount + free delivery! Trail Starter Pack: Isotonic Lemon 1kg + Isotonic Drink Energy Gel Apple 12x60ml + Energy Sport Bar Red Fruits 12x40g + 1 bidon 500ml
Organizer: Sportevents
Registration possible until 22-10-2023

Course

A trail with start and finish at the edge of the Sonian Forest which will make you disover the most beautiful places of it, 90% in full nature. 


  • Trail de Bruxelles 35km - 420m+


      

    PRACTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRACK

    Start - 10.00
    Free Start - 10.05-10.20
    Time limit - 17.00
    3 aid stations 
    - 12, 21 & 28km
    There are no plastic cups at the aid station, please bring your own cup or bottle

    Route  GPX Download

    DISTANCE AND ELEVATION GAIN

    The distance and elevation gain are given as an indication. The final distance may be slightly higher or lower on your connected watch or your running application.
    We use different sites to establish our GPX tracks.
    Below are the estimated mileage and elevation gain from three sites we use.
    We always use the elevation gain from Trace de Trail, which is generally the closest to reality.
    Trace de Trail - 35,5km | 420m+
    Routeyou - 35,6km | 390m+
    Mygpsfiles.com - 35,6km | 428m+


    ELEVATION PROFILE

  • Trail de Bruxelles 27km - 350m+


      

    PRACTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRACK

    Start - 11.00 | 11.30
    Free Start - 11.35-11.50
    Time limit - 16.00
    2 aid stations 
    - 12 & 20km
    There are no plastic cups at the aid station, please bring your own cup or bottle

    Route  GPX Download

    DISTANCE AND ELEVATION GAIN

    The distance and elevation gain are given as an indication. The final distance may be slightly higher or lower on your connected watch or your running application.
    We use different sites to establish our GPX tracks.
    Below are the estimated mileage and elevation gain from three sites we use.
    We always use the elevation gain from Trace de Trail, which is generally the closest to reality.
    Trace de Trail - 27,3km | 350m+
    Routeyou - 27,3km | 303m+
    Mygpsfiles.com - 27,4km | 321m+


    ELEVATION PROFILE

  • Trail de Bruxelles 21km - 270m+


      

    PRACTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRACK

    Start - 12.30 | 13.00
    Free Start - 13.05-13.20
    Time limit - 16.30
    2 aid stations 
    - 6 & 15km
    There are no plastic cups at the aid station, please bring your own cup or bottle

    Route  GPX Download

    DISTANCE AND ELEVATION GAIN

    The distance and elevation gain are given as an indication. The final distance may be slightly higher or lower on your connected watch or your running application.
    We use different sites to establish our GPX tracks.
    Below are the estimated mileage and elevation gain from three sites we use.
    We always use the elevation gain from Trace de Trail, which is generally the closest to reality.
    Trace de Trail - 21,8km | 270m+
    Routeyou - 21,9km | 232m+
    Mygpsfiles.com - 21,9km | 242m+


    ELEVATION PROFILE

  • Trail de Bruxelles 15km - 200m+

    PRACTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRACK

    Start - 13.30 | 14.00
    Free Start - 14.05-14.20
    Time limit - 16.00
    1 aid station 
    - 6km
    There are no plastic cups at the aid station, please bring your own cup or bottle


    Route GPX Download

    DISTANCE AND ELEVATION GAIN

    The distance and elevation gain are given as an indication. The final distance may be slightly higher or lower on your connected watch or your running application.
    We use different sites to establish our GPX tracks.
    Below are the estimated mileage and elevation gain from three sites we use.
    We always use the elevation gain from Trace de Trail, which is generally the closest to reality.
    Trace de Trail - 16km | 200m+
    Routeyou - 16,1km | 159m+
    Mygpsfiles.com - 16,1km | 172m+


    ELEVATION PROFILE

  • Trail de Bruxelles 11km - 100m+

    PRACTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRACK

    Start - 14.30 | 15.00 
    Free Start - 15.05-15.20
    Time limit - 16.30
    1 aid station - 5km
    There are no plastic cups at the aid station, please bring your own cup or bottle


    Route GPX Download

    DISTANCE AND ELEVATION GAIN

    The distance and elevation gain are given as an indication. The final distance may be slightly higher or lower on your connected watch or your running application.
    We use different sites to establish our GPX tracks.
    Below are the estimated mileage and elevation gain from three sites we use.
    We always use the elevation gain from Trace de Trail, which is generally the closest to reality.
    Trace de Trail - 10,9km | 100m+
    Routeyou - 11km | 97m+
    Mygpsfiles.com - 11km | 107m+


    ELEVATION PROFILE

  • Trail de Bruxelles 7km - 70m+

    PRACTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRACK

    Start - 15.30 | 16.00
    Free Start - 16.05-16.20
    Time limit - 17.00
    Final aid station
    There are no plastic cups at the aid station, please bring your own cup or bottle

    Route  GPX Download

    DISTANCE AND ELEVATION GAIN

    The distance and elevation gain are given as an indication. The final distance may be slightly higher or lower on your connected watch or your running application.
    We use different sites to establish our GPX tracks.
    Below are the estimated mileage and elevation gain from three sites we use.
    We always use the elevation gain from Trace de Trail, which is generally the closest to reality.
    Trace de Trail - 7,1km | 70m+
    Routeyou - 7,1km | 58m+
    Mygpsfiles.com - 7,2km | 66m+


    ELEVATION PROFILE


Practical information


  • Address - How to get there

    The race secretariat is located inside the Centre Sportif de la Forêt de Soignes.

    Address: Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem.



  • Parking

    There are not many parking spaces around the Centre Sportif. The Carrefour of Auderghem will, as every year, make parking lots available to runners, Parking P1, P2 and P2bis. Due to various events on the Carrefour site, it is mandatory to access them via the Avenue Gustave Demey (see map below, access in yellow). 

    It is strictly forbidden to park in the bend under the freeway, otherwise the vehicle will be immediately removed (red zone on the map).


    The Sports Center is located at 1.2km walking distance from the Herrmann-Debroux stop, well served by the bus, metro and bus of STIB and De Lijn. So do not hesitate to use public transport. 

  • Program

    09.00: opening race office

    10.00: start 35km (cutoff 7h00 / ≃ 5km/h)
    10.05-10.20: free start 35km

    11.00: start 27km wave 1 (cutoff 5h00 / ≃ 5,6km/h)
    11.30: start 27km wave 2 (cutoff 5h00 / ≃ 5,6km/h
    11.35-11.50: free start 27km

    12.30: start 21km wave 1 (cutoff 4h00 / ≃ 5,2km/h)
    13.00: start 21km wave 2 (cutoff 4h00 / ≃ 5,2km/h)
    13.05-13.20: free start 21km

    13.30: start 15km wave 1 (cutoff 2h30 / ≃ 6km/h)
    14.00: start 15km wave 2 (cutoff 2h30 / ≃ 6km/h)
    13.35-13.50: free start 15km

    14.30: start 11km wave 1 (cutoff 2h00 / ≃ 5,5km/h)
    15.00: start 11km wave 2 (cutoff 2h00 / ≃ 5,5km/h)
    15.05-15.20: free start 11km

    15.30: start 7km (cutoff 1h30 / ≃ 5,3km/h)
    16.00: start 7km (cutoff 1h30 / ≃ 5,3km/h)
    16.05-16.20: free start 7km

    17.30: end

    If you are aiming for a podium place, please start in wave 1. The first one to cross the line will be the winner. 
    If you want to start in wave 2, please choose wave 2. 
    Please respect these start times and time slots.
    This program is still subject to change. You will receive the final program in the briefing one week before the event.

    The podiums will take place 15 minutes after the arrival of the 3rd finisher of the concerned distance.
  • Pick up bib number and T-shirt

    Start numbers can only be collected on site before the start

  • 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

    After the race, you can take a shower and change in the Adeps sports center in the Forêt de Soignes. There are 2 changing rooms with showers.

    A luggage room will be at your disposal, please leave only closed bags, no single clothes.
  • 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.

  • Good Cause - Projet Lucas ASBL

    We support the ASBL PROJET LUCAS  which fights against child poverty in Belgium. By registering you have the possibility to make a donation.




    More than 130,000 children in Belgium are growing up in extreme poverty. Project Lucas wants to help as many children as possible and do so in a sustainable way.

    Child poverty occurs when financial resources are insufficient to meet basic needs. When money is scarce, children and youth are more likely to be caught in a vicious cycle. They have few job opportunities later on because they have not been able to develop their talents and are more likely to become disadvantaged parents themselves. 

     Good medical care, a well-stocked lunch box and fun extracurricular activities are often out of reach. Poverty is unfortunately often the primary cause of exclusion.


  • 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 an event of Sportevents, bvba.

    This event is part of the Trailrun series .



Race information


  • Start Procedure

    There will be a joint start for the competition runners and anyone else who wants to. Afterwards you will have max 20 minutes to start freely.

  • Cut-off times

    35KM - cutoff 7h00 | ≃ 5km/h

    27KM
     - cutoff 5h00 | ≃ 5,6km/h

    21KM
     - cutoff 4h00 | ≃ 5,2km/h

    15KM
     - cutoff 2h30 | ≃ 6km/h

    11KM
     - cutoff 2h00 | ≃ 5,5km/h

    7KM
     - cutoff 1h30 | ≃ 5,3km/h

  • 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.

    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


  • Trail de Bruxelles 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) and / or the Sportograf event page. You can also view / purchase your personal photos on the event page of Sportograf.

    • Trail de Bruxelles 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) and / or the Sportograf event page. You can also view / purchase your personal photos on the event page of Sportograf.

      • Trail de Bruxelles 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.

        • Trail de Bruxelles 2019

          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.

          • Trail de Bruxelles 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


            • Trail de Bruxelles 2022

              Click here for Trail de Bruxelles 2022 results

            • Trail de Bruxelles 2021

              Click here for 2021 results (as of 10/17/2021)

            • Trail de Bruxelles 2020

              Click here for the results of 2020 

            • Trail de Bruxelles 2019

              Click here for the results of Trail de Bruxelles 2019.

            • Trail de Bruxelles 2018

              Click here for the results of Trail de Bruxelles 2018.

            • Trail de Bruxelles 2017

              Click here for the results of  Trail de Bruxelles 6km - 2017.
              Click here for the results of  Trail de Bruxelles 13km - 2017.
              Click here for the results of  Trail de Bruxelles 21km - 2017.
              Click here for the results of  Trail de Bruxelles 28km - 2017. 

            • Trail de Bruxelles 2016

              Click here for the results of  Trail de Bruxelles 6km - 2016.
              Click here for the results of  Trail de Bruxelles 13km - 2016.
              Click here for the results of  Trail de Bruxelles 21km - 2016.
              Click here for the results of  Trail de Bruxelles 28km - 2016. 


            Trail Brussels F.A.Q. 's


            • Are dogs and/or poles allowed?

              Unfortunately dogs are not allowed during this event.

              Poles are allowed.

            • 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 !

            • Participate for free by inviting your friends to join our affiliate program

              Sports is so much more fun if you can do it together with your friends and family. Invite them now and get rewarded. Click on the blue button next to the registration button "free signup" en send your personal link to all your friends. If somebody registers by clicking on this link, you get credits with a value of 5% of that registration into your account. These credits can be used for your next registration in the SQM Time.



            • Join our Volunteers team and participate for free

              Helping Sportevents - please change the language to dutch or French for more information. Top right corner of the page.


            • Do I need specific shoes to run this race?

              Des chaussures de trails sont toujours recommandées lorsque vous participez à une course sur sentiers. Elles offrent plus de stabilité sur des terrains accidentés et accrochent mieux sur des surfaces telles que les racines, la roche, etc. De plus, cette adhérence sera particulièrement utile pour les montées et descentes techniques.

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