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Trail la Houroise is a winter trail event based in Houyet, a village in the Belgian Ardennes in the province of Namur. Runners choose between four distances of 8, 14, 22 and 33 kilometres, so the day offers a short outing as well as a long morning on the trails. The routes run through the wooded Ardennes countryside around Houyet, and the longer courses cover noticeably more ground than the short option. The race is held in mid-February, when the ground underfoot is likely to be soft and the weather cold, so trail shoes and warm layers are sensible. Published detail on the event is limited, and the organiser's own pages carry the most current information on start times, routes and entries.
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The event is based in Houyet, a village in the province of Namur in Wallonia, in the Belgian Ardennes. The exact start and finish location is not published on this listing, so confirm it with the organiser before the day.
Houyet sits in the Ardennes, where February often brings cold, damp and windy conditions, and snow or ice is possible on higher ground. Prepare for soft ground underfoot and dress in layers you can adjust during the run.
Trail races spread runners across countryside paths, so spectator viewing is usually limited to the start and finish area and a few accessible points. The listing does not list official viewing points, so ask the organiser for the best spots.
The 8 km suits runners wanting a short winter outing, while 14 km and 22 km step up the time on feet, and the 33 km is a proper long day on the trails. Pick a distance that matches your recent training rather than the shortest option on offer.
Houyet, Belgium
Sunday, February 14, 2027
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€20
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