Ensemble avec les Personnes Extraordinaires 2026

Ensemble avec les Personnes Extraordinaires is a jogging race held in May in Marcinelle, near Charleroi in Belgium's Hainaut province, starting and finishing on Rue du Débarcadère. Participants can select either an 11 km Grande Distance or a 5 km Petite Distance. Both courses are rated as medium difficulty, not flat and easy. The 11 km route includes approximately 145 meters of elevation gain, and the 5 km route features about 68 meters, indicating that hills are a factor even on the shorter option. The race is part of the broader Ensemble avec les Personnes Extraordinaires days, meaning the venue offers more than just start and finish points. The event includes entertainment, concerts, contests, food, and drink services, along with facilities such as cloakrooms, showers, and luggage storage for participants. It is also a component of the Challenge Hainaut series, where rankings are determined by finishing position and time. Within category C, only the top ten results are considered after ten participations, and additional starts provide a 20-point bonus. A Jeunes Foulées category is also available, offering a dedicated part of the program for younger runners.