Trail Des Fantômes

Trail des Fantômes takes trail runners into the forests near La Roche-en-Ardenne, Belgium, on the second weekend of August. This two-day event offers multiple distances, ranging from 10 km to 100 km with 4,240 m of elevation gain. The races hold UTMB Index status, attracting participants seeking a challenging mountain-style test within Belgium. The courses traverse the steep, forested terrain surrounding La Roche-en-Ardenne, featuring castles and Ardennes nature. Trailrun.be notes this as its oldest and one of its most difficult events, having drawn thousands of participants since 2010. Sportevents manages the race, Etixx provides gels and bars for aid stations, and a night-race option is available for those wanting to run in the forest after dark.