Ultra Running Hub Chaumont-Gistoux, Belgium · Sunday, December 6, 2026
Trail du BW - 62km
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (62km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 62km | 77 | Sam Verkaeren · 05:05:49 | Stephanie Paternostre · 06:28:47 |
| 2023 | 62km | 46 | Timothy de Vos · 04:48:13 | Katja Malfliet · 05:51:42 |
The field grew 67% between 2023 (46) and 2025 (77). 14% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (62km) — 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 62 km of trail with 1,180 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 62 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 62 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 62 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 62 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Trail du BW is a December trail race in Chaumont-Gistoux, Belgium, with 1180m of elevation gain over 62km. This translates to 19m of climb per kilometer, making it a challenging course.
With a time limit of 10 hours, the 9.7 minutes per kilometer cutoff pace is tighter than 79% of 457 comparable 50-mile races, leaving less margin for error. The field size of 77 finishers in the latest edition is larger than 66% of 654 peer events in the 50-mile category.
Entry fees range from 30€ to 45€ for this race, which has been held 2 times since 2023.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.