About This Race
A grueling 350-kilometer non-stop journey through the Belgian Ardennes, featuring a completely new route each year that takes advantage of the region's most challenging trails. Runners face four days of winter conditions including cold, rain, wind, snow, and relentless mud while maintaining the minimum 4km/h pace requirement.
A grueling 350-kilometer non-stop journey through the Belgian Ardennes, featuring a completely new route each year that takes advantage of the region's most challenging trails. Runners face four days of winter conditions including cold, rain, wind, snow, and relentless mud while maintaining the minimum 4km/h pace requirement.
Practical Info
Winter conditions with cold temperatures, rain, wind, snow, and muddy trails
Race headquarters located at College St. Roch in Bernardfagne
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Notable Features
The Legends Trail distinguishes itself as an unsupported winter ultramarathon where runners tackle a completely new 350-kilometer route through the Ardennes each year. The race's unforgiving winter timing combines with challenging terrain to create one of Europe's most demanding ultra events, fostering a tight-knit community of "Legendary Friends" among participants and volunteers.
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