The Christmas Fun Run

De Haan, Belgium

Saturday, December 19, 2026

Choose your distance

Distance

7km

Terrain

Road

Difficulty

Beginner

Overview

The Christmas Fun Run is staged in the seaside town of De Haan in West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, on Saturday 19 December 2026. Runners choose between a 5 kilometre route and a 7 kilometre route, with separate age group categories for younger participants grouped by year of birth, covering children born from 2025 through to 2012. The event sits on the Star Tracking platform, which handles entries and publishes the latest practical details. Falling in the run up to Christmas on the Belgian coast, the day is pitched as a relaxed, family oriented outing rather than a serious race.

The practical side

Getting There

De Haan lies on the Belgian coastal tram line (Kusttram), which links the town with Oostende, Blankenberge and the rest of the coast, so the event can be reached without a car. Regular bus and train connections run to Oostende, from where the coastal tram continues to De Haan.

Race Day

Race day is Saturday 19 December 2026 in De Haan. Exact start times and the collection times for race numbers have not been published on the listing page and should be confirmed with the organiser.

Good to know

What to bring

Christmas costume

Verlichte kerstmuts (illuminated Christmas hat)

Borstnummer (race bib number) - bib with chip only for the 5km and 7.2km

Recommended

What you get

Chip timingThe event is listed and managed through Star Tracking, a registration and timing provider, which suggests results are recorded electronically. Confirm the exact arrangements with the organiser if a personal time matters to you.

ResultsResults are expected to appear through the Star Tracking platform once the event has finished. Keep the event page bookmarked so you can find your time easily afterwards.

On the day

ParkingParking is available along the Koninklijke Baan (kustbaan), on the Christianaplein or in the Einsteinlaan, 8420 De Haan

Public transportDe Haan lies on the Belgian coastal tram line (Kusttram), which links the town with Oostende, Blankenberge and the rest of the coast, so the event can be reached without a car. Regular bus and train connections run to Oostende, from where the coastal tram continues to De Haan.

Aid stationsDuring the Christmas run participants are rewarded with a jenever (18+); you only get a jenever when wearing a fluorescent wristband, which you receive from the organisation when collecting your bib number. · Water supply is provided along the course. · A drink is provided at the finish.

Before you enter

RefundsIn case of non-participation, for whatever reason, you cannot claim a refund of the entry fee. You also cannot claim a Christmas costume and illuminated Christmas hat more than 14 days after the Christmas run.

TransfersTransfer and refund rules are set by the organiser and are not published on this listing. Contact the organiser through the event page as early as possible if you can no longer take part, so they can advise on the options available.

Minimum ageThe children's categories are grouped by birth year, covering those born from 2025 to 2020, from 2019 to 2016, and from 2015 to 2012. Check your child's year of birth when you enter so the correct category is assigned.

Other questions

The event takes place in De Haan in West-Vlaanderen, on the Belgian coast. The precise start and finish area is published by the organiser closer to the date, so confirm the meeting point before travelling.

De Haan sits on the Belgian coastal tram line, which connects the town with Oostende, Blankenberge and the other coastal resorts. Most visitors travel by train to Oostende and then continue on the coastal tram, which stops within the town.

Bag storage has not been advertised on the listing page. If you are travelling by public transport, keep your belongings with a friend or family member who is watching, and check with the organiser for any facility on the day.

Entry fee not listed

Check the race's registration page for pricing.

De Haan, Belgium

Saturday, December 19, 2026