Boterkoekenloop 2026

Boterkoekenloop is a May run and walk held in East Flanders, Belgium. It is based at Sporthal Driebeek in Gentbrugge, with the event listed for Destelbergen. Adults can choose between 5 km and 10 km routes, suitable for both runners and walkers. The courses wind through the Gentbrugse Meersen, a nature reserve bordering Ghent. The race includes short distances for children: 300 m for toddlers, 500 m for early primary school years, and 1000 m for older primary school children. The name, Boterkoekenloop, directly translates to butter cookie run, as each finisher receives one. Surrounding the races are a flea market, entertainment, a bar, picnic areas, and childcare services available in the sports hall. Funds raised benefit the temporary setup beneath the nearby viaduct, contributing to the event's atmosphere as a community gathering as much as a competition.