Half Marathon races near Philippeville

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.

The Semi-marathon de Dinant is a new half marathon scheduled for October in Dinant. The start and finish will be in the city center, alongside the Meuse River. Organizers anticipate over 1,000 participants for this inaugural road race, designed for a wide range of runners. The course is planned to trace the Meuse between Hastière and Dinant, meaning participants will run alongside the river for most of the race, rather than through city streets. The precise route awaits final SPW approval for homologation. Maxime Laloux, also organizer of the Dinant trail, is heading this project with François Weynant and the Brasseur brothers, individuals well-known to local runners.

The Trail du Plateau de Rocroy offers runners four trail distances starting from Rocroi, located in the Ardennes region of Grand Est in northeastern France. This nature trail event takes place in early April, featuring options of approximately 11.7 km, 21 km, 31 km, and 45.5 km, allowing participants to select anything from a brief off-road run to an extended mountain-style course. Each route is a single loop, with elevation gain increasing sharply according to distance: around 250 m for the 11.7 km race, 800 m for the 21 km, 1400 m for the 31 km, and 2150 m for the 45.5 km Roc du Roy. The event caters to trail runners of various skill levels, and its tagline, “On a silver platter!”, reflects the presentation of the Rocroi plateau and Ardennes terrain through multiple race formats.

The Trail du Plateau de Rocroy is a spring trail-running event held in Rocroi. The race hub is located on rue de l'Arsenal, with registration check-in at the Bastion du Dauphin. Four distances are available, ranging from a short discovery trail to a long mountain-style day: 12.10 km with 265 m of elevation gain, 21.50 km with 720 m, 31.90 km with 1,285 m, and 46.70 km with 1,930 m. The most challenging option is Le Roc du Roy, a 46.70 km route featuring significant elevation gain, positioning it as a serious trail race. The other courses are named Le nid d'aigle, La cass'cadeuse, and La petite misère. La petite misère is open to younger participants than the three longer trails. Registration is exclusively online, with payment accepted via bank card. Participants must possess either an FFA license or a PPS health record. The entry package includes a pasta party and a required foldable cup for aid stations, reflecting a practical trail-running setup.