Pepinster, Belgium · Sunday, May 16, 2027
Fixed Distance 100K
Les Clochards Célestes
255 days away
101 km Distance
3,300 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
What the course asks
Climbing rate 33 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Field size ~96 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (101km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Daytime high 17°C
Night low 8°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 15 h 29 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 266 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 101 km of trail with 3,300 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 33 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition Past 101 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 3,300 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps 101 km almost certainly means running into the night.
Course Notes
1 Runde
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