Maasrun Lanaken begins and ends on Kerkplein in Lanaken, offering races for children and adults within the same event program. Participants can choose from distances of 1 km, 2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km, and 10 miles, accommodating both short fun runs and longer road races.
The event is in its 22nd year. The 10 km race is also the provincial road championship, adding a competitive focus to that distance. Wheelers are not permitted to participate, and runners may not use accompanying cyclists on the course.