Ultra Running Hub Pepinster, Belgium · Sunday, May 16, 2027
Les Clochards Célestes
What the course asks
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
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 266 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 101km | 96 | Robin Gregoire · 12:25:57 | Severine Vandermeulen · 14:06:07 |
| 2025 | 101km | 178 | Francois Jacob · 10:59:07 | Anne Godon · 13:43:30 |
| 2024 | 102km | 90 | Benny Keuppens · 10:10:49 | Anne Godon · 12:50:13 |
| 2022 | 100.5km | 81 | Christophe Winkin · 09:45:00 | Benedicte Reul · 11:54:44 |
The field shrank 46% between 2025 (178) and 2026 (96). 17% of the 2026 field were women.
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.
Course notes
- terrain This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
- nutrition 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.
Overview
Les Clochards Célestes is a 101-kilometre trail race starting in Pepinster, Belgium, organised by Les Coureurs Célestes on 16 May 2027. Packing 3300 metres of elevation gain across the route, the course averages 32.7 metres of climb per kilometre, demanding sustained uphill work on tired legs across its fixed route.
The event has built a solid footprint across its 4 editions since its 2022 debut. With 96 finishers recorded in the 2026 edition, it drew a bigger field than 73% of 100k peers and smaller than 26% across 319 comparable races. Runners share the trail with a mid-sized pack that spreads out comfortably over the distance while keeping competitors within reach on the climbs.
Similar races
Other 100K trail ultras, closest in distance first.