The Bossen van Vlaanderen Trail is a trail race held in and around Aalter, offering distances of 50 km, 30 km, 21 km, and 10 km. The course utilizes forest paths, ensuring that even the shorter distances are off-road. The organizer provides time-limit suggestions based on distance, and the race features electronic timing with intermediate splits.
The route incorporates several private passages accessible only on race day, granting runners access to normally restricted sections. Aid stations are available on the course, with monitored baggage, changing rooms, and showers at the start/finish area. The event also implements environmental considerations, such as reusable cups and wooden finisher medals.