Trail du Viroin

About the Event

The Trail du Viroin 2026 takes place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in the Parc Communal de Nismes in Nismes, Belgium. This trail event offers four distances — 44 km (marathon), 35 km (long), 21 km (short), and 10 km (sprint) — running through the Parc Naturel and Parc National with 100% natural terrain.

Trail Marathon (44 km)
Start: 09:00 • 1,500 m D+ • 100% Parc Naturel • 91% Parc National

Trail Long (35 km)
Start: 09:00 • 1,250 m D+ • 100% Parc Naturel • 87% Parc National • Challenge des Trail de la Forêt du Pays de Chimay

Trail Court (21 km)
Start: 09:45 • 700 m D+ • 100% Parc Naturel • 75% Parc National • Challenge des Trail de la Forêt du Pays de Chimay

Trail Sprint (10 km)
Start: 10:30 • 250 m D+ • 100% Parc Naturel • 80% Parc National

Event Logistics & Participant Information:

Date & Location: Saturday, June 13, 2026. Address: Château Communal de Nismes, Parc Communal de Nismes, Viroinval, 5670 Nismes, Belgium.
Registration Period: Opens February 10, 2026, and closes June 12, 2026, at 20:00 via Goaltiming platform.
Pre-registration Bonus: Pre-registration for the 44 km, 35 km, and 21 km distances includes a sausage bread.
On-site Registration: Available on race day with adjusted fees.
Start Times: 44 km and 35 km at 09:00. 21 km at 09:45. 10 km at 10:30.
Medical Declaration: Participants must declare being in good physical condition and fit to compete.
Rules Acceptance: Registration implies acceptance of the race regulations.
Data Consent: Participants authorize Goal Timing and organizers to use their data for event organization, advertising, and mailings.
Distances Note: Distances and elevation gains are indicative and may vary slightly.

Route, Atmosphere & Community:

Natural Setting: Courses run 100% within the Parc Naturel, with 75% to 91% within the Parc National depending on distance.
Scenic Highlights: The Viroin valley offers forested trails, natural vistas, and protected landscape.
Challenge Integration: The 35 km and 21 km distances are part of the Challenge des Trail de la Forêt du Pays de Chimay.
Community Welcome: Organizers look forward to welcoming many runners back to the start line.
Post-Race: Pre-registered participants for longer distances receive a sausage bread.
Local Organization: Event managed through Goal Timing platform with dedicated contact for questions.