MUT Trail Festival

Head to the Flemish Ardennes: a vibrant setting, a generous terrain, and a festival that brings together trail runners from many countries. Here, you don't just come to run. You come to experience it. Let yourself be carried away by a truly local atmosphere, bring your loved ones, and transform a weekend into a total immersion: nature, culture, encounters, and adventure as the common thread.

What you'll find there:

• Three distances to satisfy all appetites: GMM – Gerarda Mighty Marathon, 45 km, 3 aid stations / RT – Roaring Twenty, 21 km, 2 aid stations / GT – Giesbaargse Trail, 12 km, 1 aid station;
• Free shuttles to connect the start, finish, and festival village;
• A culinary festival at the finish line: mattentaarten (Alsatian flatbreads), kriekbier (a local beer), and appetizers to celebrate the effort;
• A new starting area in Geraardsbergen's Abdijpark, the historic heart of the city and a symbol of Geraardsbergen's power (a name that commands respect: "heerser met de speer" - "sword with the sword");
• Convenient access: parking at Zonnebloemstraat 9 and Geraardsbergen train station a 5-minute walk away.

Route Focus:

Get ready to rediscover classics and enjoy some exciting new ones. The route skirts the border between the Flemish Ardennes and the Pajottenland, between Markvallei, Rietbeemd, and Dendervallei. The legendary climbs that all former MUT members both fear and love are there, ready to test your legs. Every turn reveals a breathtaking landscape, and every ascent offers a feeling of triumph.

3 (very) good reasons to participate:

• Run in the heart of the Flemish Ardennes and the Pajottenland, where every stride tells a story;
• Immerse yourself in a festival where trail running, culture, and gastronomy come together;
• Be part of a day that combines sporting challenge and collective enjoyment, from the starting line to the last glass of kriekbier.