Ultra Running Hub Bourlers, Belgium · Saturday, May 9, 2026
Trail de Chimay
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — 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 232 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 155 | Thomas Parmentier · 04:05:08 | Eleonore Maury · 04:55:08 |
| 2025 | 50km | 186 | Ruben Sansom · 03:26:20 | Iris Nicolle · 04:35:58 |
| 2024 | 50km | 134 | Thomas van Meurs · 04:10:44 | Ann Andries · 05:13:03 |
| 2023 | 50km | 70 | Wannes Crivits · 04:03:07 | Leonie Ton · 04:27:24 |
| 2022 | 48km | 64 | Ali Hamdi · 03:57:25 | Ilka Joly · 04:45:35 |
| 2019 | 48.3km | 69 | Tim Vroman · 04:12:56 | Nina Nielens · 05:41:09 |
| 2018 | 48.3km | 97 | Sven Maes · 04:04:14 | Charlene Beauducel · 05:04:35 |
| 2017 | 50km | 73 | Garry Assel · 03:49:28 | Samantha Deschodt · 05:42:08 |
The field shrank 17% between 2025 (186) and 2026 (155). 10% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
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.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,100 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 22 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,100 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Trail de Chimay is a 50k trail race in Bourlers, Belgium. It features 1100m of elevation gain over its 50km course, averaging 22m of climb per kilometer.
With 155 finishers in its latest edition, this race has a larger field than 87% of 50k races in its peer group of 2646 races. The 8-hour time limit translates to a 9.6 minutes per kilometer cutoff pace, which is tighter than 80% of 1003 comparable 50k races. This leaves less margin for error than most races of this distance.
The entry fee for this Sport Events race ranges from 55€ to 65€. The event has been held 8 times since 2017, with the latest edition scheduled for May 2026.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.