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Belgian Front Memorial Trail

Diksmuide, Belgium
Start 07:00 · 12:30 · 14:00In 200 days

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At a glance

Belgian Front Memorial Trail 2027 takes place on 8 May 2027 in Diksmuide, Belgium. Distances: 100.9 km, 21.1 km, 5 km. Start at 07:00 from Grote Markt, Diksmuide.

Date
Saturday, 8 May 2027
Location
Diksmuide, Belgium
Start
Grote Markt, Diksmuide
Finish
Grote Markt, Diksmuide
Distances
  • The Long Way · 100.9 km · Competitive
  • Half marathon · 21.1 km · Competitive
  • Short Run 5 km · Non-competitive
Start times
The Long Way 07:00 · Mezza maratona 14:00 · Short Run 5 km 12:30

Last updated: 19 October 2026

The race

The Belgian Front Memorial Trail takes place on Saturday 8 May 2027 along the front line of the Great War, past monuments and military cemeteries. The Long Way (100.9 km, solo or relay) starts at 7:00 from the Peace Village in Mesen and finishes on the Grote Markt in Diksmuide.

The half marathon (21.1 km) starts at 14:00 from Diksmuide's market square, passes the Yser Tower and the reconstructed Trench of Death and returns to the start. There is also a 5 km run at 12:30. Registration for 2027 opens soon.

Rules and requirements

Official rules (PDF) ↗

Where it is

Diksmuide · Belgium
StartGrote Markt, DiksmuideDirections ↗
FinishGrote Markt, DiksmuideDirections ↗
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Race-day weather

08 MAY 2027 · average of the last 10 years (2017–2026)
Changeable weather
Low / high8° / 17°At the start (07:00): 9°
Rain1.4 mmRain on 30% of days
Wind19 km/h
Sunrise06:09
Historical data: Open-Meteo
The forecast is available 16 days before the race.

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