Brussels-Union-Gardner EMR Belgian Days Run/Walk 2026

About the Event

Brussels, Wisconsin. Belgian Days. The Brussels‑Union‑Gardner EMR Belgian Days Run/Walk returns on Saturday, July 11, 2026, starting at Brussels Town Park (1332 Junction Road). Choose 4‑mile run, 2‑mile run/walk, or the Youth Dash. A community event celebrating Door County's Belgian heritage — part of the annual Belgian Days festival. Flat, fast courses on rural roads. Family‑friendly. Organized by Brussels Union Gardner EMRs.

4‑Mile Run
Saturday, July 11, 2026 • Timed • For experienced runners

2‑Mile Run/Walk
Untimed • Walkers welcome • Family‑friendly

Youth Dash
Short distance for children • Fun run

Location — Brussels Town Park, Brussels, Wisconsin:

Brussels is a small town in Door County, Wisconsin, known for its strong Belgian heritage and the annual Belgian Days festival
Brussels Town Park is located at 1332 Junction Road, Brussels, WI (just off County Road C)
The course likely uses rural roads surrounding the park — flat, quiet, and scenic (typical Door County farmland)

Belgian Days Festival — Heritage Celebration:

Belgian Days is an annual festival celebrating Door County's Belgian immigrant heritage
Events include traditional Belgian food (booyah, jutt, trippe), live music, parades, crafts, and family activities
The run/walk is part of the festival weekend — a healthy kick‑off to the celebrations

What's Included:

Chip timing (4‑mile only — 2‑mile and Youth Dash are untimed)
Finisher medal (likely)
Event shirt (not specified — check event website)
Aid station on course (water)
Medical support on site
Post‑race refreshments (water, fruit, snacks — possibly Belgian treats)
Age group awards (4‑mile only — specific categories not listed)
Overall awards (top male/female for 4‑mile)

Logistics:

Parking available at Brussels Town Park (arrive early — limited spaces)
Bib pickup: race morning at the park (check event website for exact times)
No refunds? Check with Brussels Union Gardner EMRs
No dogs allowed on course (likely)
Strollers allowed in 2‑mile run/walk (start at the back)

Nearby Attractions — Door County Weekend:

Door County — Wisconsin's peninsula known for cherry orchards, lighthouses, state parks, and coastal towns
Brussels — Belgian heritage sites, including the Belgian Heritage Center (open during Belgian Days)
Sturgeon Bay (15 minutes east) — Door County's largest city, with shopping, restaurants, and the Door County Maritime Museum
Potawatomi State Park — hiking, mountain biking, and a 75‑foot observation tower
Cherry orchards — u‑pick cherries in July (peak season)

Contact: Brussels Union Gardner EMRs — 1080 County Road C, Brussels, WI — phone 920‑255‑4699 x54204.

Races Offered

Running-2 Mile Run/Walk - Individual Age group/open

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — 3.2K

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14:00

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$25.00

Running-4 Mile Run - Individual Age group/open

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — 6.4K

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14:00

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$30.00

Running-Youth Dash - Individual Age group/open

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — Running-Youth Dash - Individual Age group/open

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Type — Running

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14:00

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$13.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Brussels.

thermostat Temperature

17.6° / 25.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

17.0° / 26.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

12h 44m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

75.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:20

nightlight Sunset

20:30

About Brussels

Learn more about the host city, Brussels.

Brussels is the capital of Belgium and one of the three administrative regions within the country, together with Flanders and Wallonia. Apart from its role within its country, it is also an internationally important city, hosting numerous international institutions, and in particular the headquarters of NATO and the core institutions of the European Union. Due to that, it is sometimes referred to informally as the capital of the EU, and even used as a metonym for the EU institutions.