5K races near Montegnée

The Wilhelminaberg Trappen Marathon course for runners includes a 248-meter staircase with 508 steps. This race takes place in Landgraaf, South Limburg, situated on the 93-meter Wilhelminaberg, which is the highest slag heap in the Netherlands. It is a lap-based road and stair race, offering distances from 5 km up to a marathon, alongside a kids run and a Business Run for teams of up to five. Each standard lap is 1,090 meters. Consequently, the 5 km requires 5 laps, the 10 km is 10 laps, the 10 mile is 16 laps, the half marathon is 21 laps, and the marathon is 42 laps. The full marathon involves runners ascending the staircase 44 times, totaling 22,350 steps. This is why Dutch media refers to it as the toughest marathon in the Netherlands. The kids run features a scaled-down version of the central element: it begins at the base of the stairs and concludes at the summit.

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.

Infinity Trail Vielsalm is an October trail race in Vielsalm, Belgium, utilizing repeated 7 km loops instead of a single long point-to-point course. Participants can select formats from START Trail to ULTRA Trail, covering distances from 7 km to 70 km. The full ULTRA version involves 10 loops and 3,400 meters of elevation gain, demonstrating that the short lap length does not equate to an easy race. Each loop includes 340 meters of elevation gain, and runners must complete each within one hour to proceed to the next. This structure enforces a reset each lap: recover, refuel, and depart again before the hour expires. The initial loop begins late morning, with the tenth loop serving as a night-time finale for those who have completed the preceding laps. The event welcomes participants of all ages, and its format accommodates both novice runners and those aiming for the full 70 km distance.

EnergyVision Dwars Door Hasselt is a city running event held in Hasselt, Limburg, offering race distances from a 1 km kids run to a 21.0975 km half marathon. It is known locally as Limburg’s coziest city run, yet it is also a significant event, with almost 14,000 runners participating in a recent edition, ranking it as the third largest running event in Flanders. The event features 3 km, 5 km, 10 km, 15 km, the half marathon, the Persil Kids Run, and a handbike race. The half marathon is officially measured and World Athletics-certified, attracting approximately 3,000 runners since its introduction. The children’s run is untimed, while the 3 km through half marathon races utilize chips to record net time from start to finish. Participants receive a commemorative medal, aid stations along the route and at the finish, changing rooms and showers at PXL, bag storage, and results published online and via Het Belang van Limburg’s digital newspaper.

The Semi-Marathon de la province de Liège begins on Île Monsin, at the Esplanade Roi Albert, and concludes near the new Coronmeuse eco-district. It is a flat, fast race day centered on the half marathon and 10 km, with a 5 km race, an 8 km walk, and a children’s race also scheduled. The start area is at the end of the tram line, allowing runners to reach it by tram at Coronmeuse, a small detail that recalls the old Liège marathon era. The route traces parts of Liège’s industrial and riverside landscape: the banks of the Meuse, the canal, Coronmeuse and its track, the Chertal redevelopment site, and the company roads of Île Monsin, including road number 12. A section of the half marathon follows the path of Liège’s historic marathon; the city hosted one of the world’s earliest marathons, and this event revives that old course. The post-race village is located on the island, near passing boats, making the finish area feel connected to the river and port as much as to the race itself.

The Semi de la Province de Liège begins on Île Monsin, at the Esplanade Roi Albert near the Coronmeuse tram stop, the terminus of Liège’s tram line. This October road race centers on a half marathon, also offering 10 km and 5 km races, plus children’s events and a walking tour on the same day. The routes are flat and quick, with all finishes located close to the new Coronmeuse eco-district. The race draws from Liège’s marathon heritage; the city was the sixth globally to host a marathon, and a section of the current route retraces that original path. For the half marathon and 10 km events, the course order has been altered: the final three kilometers of the previous route now form the beginning, and the initial three kilometers are now at the end. Approximately 6,000 runners are anticipated, with the post-race area situated near the parade boats.

Cité Run Eisden takes place in October in Eisden-Tuinwijk, starting at Vrije Basisschool de Griffel. The schedule includes a 5 km race in the morning, followed by a 10 km race an hour later. A Kidsrun is held after midday, with children signing up via their school. The course stays within Eisden-Tuinwijk, passing notable local sites. It accommodates individual runners and workplace teams of five or six, who can enter the 5 km or 10 km races as a group using special team packages. Parking is available at Kerkplein. Organisers will give a surprise to the 50th, 100th, and 200th registrants.

Endurance Weekend Francorchamps takes place in November at Francorchamps, located in Belgium's Liège province, with its base at Rue Émile Goedert 3. The series provides two Hurricane Heat formats: a 12-hour option and a 4-hour option, presenting a structured endurance challenge rather than a typical road race. The 12-hour Hurricane Heat features 25 challenges, requires participants to be 18 or older, and has an entry fee starting at €149.99. The 4-hour format begins at €99.99. The organizer shares practical information regarding arrival, heat schedules, lodging, volunteer opportunities, required Hurricane Heat equipment, finisher awards, and local happenings. Teams can compete with identical start times and receive a cost reduction, making the weekend appropriate for groups and solo competitors seeking a more demanding format.

Runners dressed as Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus complete a 5 km run through Amersfoort's center on a Friday evening before Christmas. The Kerstmannenloop is a social fun run, focusing on moving together through the city rather than achieving a specific time. The run begins and ends at Oliemolenhof in De Nieuwe Stad. The course follows the Eem from De Nieuwe Stad, passes through the city center, and circles back via Oude Fabriekstraat and Oliemolenhof. Approximately 1,600 Santas and Mrs. Clauses participate, and the event can sell out. Following the run, attendees enjoy mulled wine and a dance party at Zandfoort aan de Eem. A portion of the proceeds benefits Stichting WereldOuders, supporting vulnerable children in Latin America.

On Ciney's hilly streets, fewer than a handful of runners have ever broken 30 minutes for the 10 km since 1988. The Corrida de Ciney is a late-December road race in Ciney, Belgium, in Namur province and the Condroz region. Runners can choose 5 km or 10 km, with children's races also on the program. The race is also called the Corrida des Féeries or Corrida de la Saint-Sylvestre, fitting its slot between the end-of-year holidays. The course runs through the city rather than on a flat, purpose-built speed loop, so fast times stand out. The event is organized by ARCH Athlétisme and draws a large local field, with recent participation around 1,500 finishers and earlier editions already topping 1,100 athletes. It also includes a Think Pink team relay and joëlette races, so the day is not only for club runners chasing sharp times. The front end can still be serious: the 5 km has produced course-record running, close duels between local and regional athletes, and winners with track credentials such as steeplechase specialist Clément Labar.