10K races near Marcinelle

La Course aux Flambeaux lets you run with fire, lighting up the night. Dash through the darkness, guided by torches, in a memorable evening that becomes a torch parade.

La Course du Bois du Cazier begins at the Bois du Cazier in Charleroi, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Hainaut, Belgium. This event offers mixed road and trail running, with adult races around 6 km and 16 km, and children's runs of 500 meters and 1 km. The shorter adult course is just over 6 km, and the longer one is a little over 16 km, meaning the listed distances are approximate. The route departs the historic mining site, passing through Marcinelle via paved sections, slag heaps (terrils), and forest paths. Portions of the course overlook Charleroi, providing more variety than a typical city road race. The event accommodates both adults and children. Adult participants receive a bib, electronic timing, aid stations on the course and at the finish, a medal, and a raffle entry. Children get a bib, a snack at the finish, and a medal.

Corrida de Jodoigne is an October night road race held in Jodoigne, Walloon Brabant, Belgium. It crosses the town's historic center and features two primary distances: 5 km and 10 km. A 1.4 km children's run is also available for participants aged 6 to 12. The course has the organizer as surprising and somewhat technical, deviating from a simple flat run through town streets. The event accommodates various participants, from those aiming for a specific time to families and runners seeking a shorter evening race. Each distance has a participant limit of 500.

Festirun Flawinne is a small road-running event in Namur, Belgium, located at Rue Camille Charlier 11A in the Flawinne area. It takes place in October and features paved races ranging from 1 km to 10 km, suitable for children, adults, beginners, and those seeking a short, intense effort. The primary distances are 10 km and 5 km, with Kids Runs of 3 km and 1 km. The course consists of asphalt or paved road and includes some elevation changes: the 10 km has 120 meters of climbing, the 5 km has 60 meters, the 3 km Kids Run has 20 meters, and the 1 km Kids Run has 10 meters. Each distance is limited to 300 participants, and late registration on-site is permitted only if spots remain, with an additional fee.

Les Crêtes La Hulpoises is a long-standing Belgian trail race held in La Hulpe, a municipality in Walloon Brabant known for its castle, designated exceptional heritage of Wallonia. The primary race covers just under 18 km with approximately 400 metres of elevation gain, named for the eight crests incorporated into its path. The courses start in La Hulpe, utilizing paths and trails within private and protected areas opened specifically for the event, such as Solvay and Nysdam. Participants can select the full Crêtes (18 km), the 10 km Petites Crêtes, or the 2 km Mini-Crêtes for children, accommodating seasoned trail runners, those seeking a shorter challenge, and families.

La Nocturne du Val Joly is a night trail and Nordic walking event held in Eppe-Sauvage, located in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, close to the Val Joly area. The event takes place in mid-October and features two short off-road routes: a 10 km trail run and an 8 km Nordic walk. The 10 km trail is the primary running event and the most attended option. Both routes are designed as single loops, providing participants with one full circuit instead of multiple laps. The prior event attracted over 200 participants, creating an atmosphere akin to a community autumn night gathering rather than a major urban competition.

La Nocturne du ValJoly begins at 7:30 PM from the ValJoly tourist village in Eppe-Sauvage, Hauts-de-France, near the Belgian border. This autumn night event features a 10 km trail run and an 8 km Nordic walk, both as single loops through the forests surrounding ValJoly. Taking place in the Avesnois region, beside the largest lake north of Paris, the race offers a forest-and-lake excursion after dark, distinct from a town road race. The 10 km trail is the primary event, attracting over 200 participants in past years. The Nordic walk is presented as a gourmet walk, with food stops enhancing the social aspect. The trail is open to participants from the Cadets age group upwards, and runners must provide proof of fitness for competitive running. Organized by Vert Marine, the event has seen several editions and maintains the character of a compact local night race rather than a large festival.

Vestingloop Bergen op Zoom begins and ends on the Grote Markt, located in the historic center of Bergen op Zoom in North Brabant. This road-running event offers short, accessible distances: a 1 km family run, a 5 km run, a 10 km run, and a 5 km Ommetje walking route. The schedule also features 5 km and 10 km corporate runs, welcoming not only club runners focused on speed but also families, walkers, colleagues, and casual runners to the same event. The course highlights the fortress-town's character instead of obscuring it. Participants will run past city landmarks including the Markiezenhof, the Ravelijn, the Lieve Vrouwenpoort, and the Peperbus. The Grote Markt serves as the central gathering point before and after the race. The event benefits the Hersenstichting, the Dutch Brain Foundation, adding a fundraising objective to the running and walking activities. Its core concept is a concise city run through historic Bergen op Zoom, with distances suitable for both novices and experienced runners.

Relais de Vauban is a 16 km team relay in Maubeuge, a town in northern France near the Belgian border. The race runs in the city centre around Vauban’s historic ramparts, and it is built around a simple format: three runners each cover a 4 km lap, then the team runs the final 4 km together. It has usually been held around the autumn holiday period, with a move toward October for the next edition. The course is a short city circuit rather than a point-to-point route, so teams return to the same area as the relay changes hands. Its setting gives runners old fortifications, urban streets, and green spaces in one compact loop. Maubeuge Marathon organizes the event, with aid stations and changing rooms on site. The field is aimed at mixed local teams, club runners, casual runners, and people who want a shared race rather than a solo effort.

Les Hivernales du RCB is a timed winter running race in Watermael-Boitsfort, located in the south-eastern part of Brussels. It features three course options of approximately 10, 20, and 39 kilometers. The start and finish points are typically situated at the International School of Brussels. The race route incorporates sections of the Soignes Forest, utilizing unpaved paths, making it a forest road-and-trail event rather than a flat city race. The shortest race is advertised as 10 km, though its actual length may be closer to 9.2 km. Race organizers note that official distances are subject to change. The initial kilometers are relatively flat before the course presents challenges: a sustained climb of about 1.2 km at a 5% gradient, followed by an 800-meter descent, additional smaller ascents, and a final 400-meter uphill stretch preceding a downhill finish. Both licensed and non-licensed participants are permitted. The event's guidelines are straightforward: adhere to course markings, show consideration for fellow runners, and confine litter to designated aid-station zones.