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Roc d'Ardenne

Benelux's largest mountain-bike festival with marathon courses up to 91 km, plus new trail/hiking races on Sunday.

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Target endurance athletes and outdoor enthusiasts across Benelux with sponsorships, gear promotions, and travel packages tied to Europe's largest mountain-bike festival.

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  • Epic 91km marathon course challenge: gear up for Roc d'Ardenne's toughest ride
  • Weekend warrior getaway: combine mountain biking with Benelux trail hiking experiences
  • Athlete spotlight: training tips from Roc d'Ardenne competitors
  • New Sunday trail races: accessibility for casual hikers and serious bikers alike
Programme

Roc d'Ardenne is held on 1–3 May 2026 in the heart of Belgium's most beautiful mountain biking region, placing the focus on mountainbike, adventure and fun on two wheels. It's a weekend full of adrenaline and sporting challenges with terrain ranging from technical singletracks to wide flowtrails, alongside local food at feeds and a Chouffe beer at the finish. New in 2026 is the addition of trail and hiking routes, expanding beyond pure MTB.

Part 1

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Part 2

races include Big Roc Marathon (08:00), Roc d'Ardenne e-bike (08:15), Roc d'Ardenne waves (08:30–08:55 staggered), Mid Roc (09:15)"}, {"label": "Sunday 03 May", "detail": "Roc Trail (10/25 km options, 08:30–09:00 start)"}]

  • Belgium's largest MTB festival in the Benelux, returning to Houffalize 1–3 May 2026
  • Four primary race categories: Big Roc Marathon (91 km, 2,300m D+), Roc d'Ardenne (66 km, 1,800m D+), Mid Roc (46 km, 1,053m D+), plus e-bike variants
  • Sunday 3 May adds trail (10/25 km options) and hiking routes, opening the event to runners and walkers
  • Feed zones with local Ardennes specialities, finisher Chouffe beer, and social hub in Houffalize town centre for post-ride debrief
  • Shower and changing facilities available at the Hall Omnisport sports complex (200m from finish)
  • Attracts approximately 2,000 riders per main event