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Race Across Benelux

International ultra-cycling challenge with 1000/500/300 km formats finishing in Arlon.

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Target ultra-endurance cyclists and fitness enthusiasts with gear, nutrition, and travel sponsorship opportunities around this niche international cycling challenge.

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  • Gear prep guides for 1000km ultra-cycling challenges
  • Nutrition & hydration strategies for multi-day cycling events
  • Training regimens for endurance cyclists targeting Benelux routes
  • Travel packages and accommodation for international cycling event spectators
Programme

The Race Across Benelux is an international ultra-cycling event and a major race of the Race Across Series calendar. Formerly Race Across Belgium, the event now expands to include Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, celebrating the region's rich cycling heritage. The race highlights the geographical and cultural richness of the region, connecting hilly landscapes, deep forests, local traditions, and stages through emblematic Benelux locations. It offers multiple distance formats in a semi-autonomous format with basecamp support in Arlon.

Part 1

Wednesday 27 May 2026 (1000 km only)

Part 2

2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.: race bib pickup, verification of mandatory equipment. From 4pm: pre-departure meal. 6pm: briefing. From 8pm: first departures

Part 3

Thursday 28 May 2026 (500 km)

Part 4

Race bib collection

Part 5

Friday 29 May 2026 (500 km starts)

Part 6

Start 8:00 a.m.

Part 7

Friday 29 May 2026 (300 km)

Part 8

Briefing 20h00, first starts Saturday 30 May from 8h00

Part 9

Saturday 30 May 2026 (200 km by night)

Part 10

Briefing 18h00, first departures from 20h00

Part 11

Sunday 31 May 2026

Part 12

10 a.m.: awards ceremony

  • 1000 km cross-country + loop format starting in Amsterdam and finishing in Arlon, totalling ~1048 km with 11,900 m elevation gain
  • 500 km format combining two loops (200 km + 300 km) departing from Place Léopold, Arlon on 29 May 2026 at 8:00 a.m. with 8,550 m elevation gain
  • 300 km and 200 km night loop options through Belgium and Luxembourg featuring Anlier Forest, craft breweries, Valley of the Seven Castles, Luxembourg City, Gaume, and Semois
  • Culture & beer theme featuring iconic breweries: Amstel, Heineken, Achel, Diekirch, Achouffe, Leffe, Maredsous, Chimay, Rochefort, Rulles
  • 24-hour health/rescue assistance with GPS tracking, refreshments throughout, and basecamp amenities including cots, bike cleaning station, and recharging station
  • Ultra-cycling enthusiasts from all across Europe gather in Arlon during the event to relieve an extraordinary challenge through Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg