Ultra Trail Kempen 2026

The Ultra Trail Kempen is a challenging ultra run through the heart of the Belgian Kempen, a region known for its vast forests, winding sandy paths and quiet natural areas. With distances of 100 miles, 100 km and 50 km, this event offers the ultimate test for both experienced ultra runners and adventurous trail runners who want to push their limits. Runners make their way through vast heathlands, past picturesque ponds and over narrow single tracks that make you feel completely disconnected from the inhabited world. Along the way, participants get a glimpse of the region's rich heritage: old forest lanes, quiet chapels and the characteristic Kempen sandy soils. The event is more than a race; it is a journey of discovery through a landscape that can be both soothing and merciless. The long distances require endurance, mental resilience and perseverance, but reward runners with an intense connection with nature and with themselves. With aid stations that radiate warmth, support and local atmosphere, each participant is carried by the unique energy of the Kempen. The Ultra Trail Kempen wants to become a fixture within the Belgian ultra trail world, but at the same time cherish its local roots. Here no mass tourism or grand spectacle, but an event that remains true to the essence of trail running: simplicity, adventure, nature and community.