The Forges of the Anlier Forest 2026

Want to push your limits in an exceptional natural setting? 🏞️ The Forges of the Anlier Forest are made for you! Located in the southeast of Belgium 🇧🇪, in Habay-la-Neuve in the Walloon region, this race takes you to discover the charms of the Luxembourg department, located on the border of the Grand Duchy of the same name 🤓. With 95% of the course in forest 🌲, expect a big breath of fresh air 🌬️, you will come back oxygenated. Both literally and figuratively, given the festive 🥳 nature of the event.

Three trail distances are offered during this June Saturday: "Les Mini-Forges" (7 km), "Le 14 km des Forges" (14 km) or "Les Forges" (21 km). Three discovery trail races under the sign of fun 🤪, with participants who love to dress up 🎭 and a course dotted with animations 🎶🎶... and local beers 🍺 to taste (in moderation of course) at the various refreshment stations 😁. For those who prefer to enjoy the atmosphere 👯‍♂️, a walk is also organized, with on-site registrations 🥾. So don't arrive too late to make sure you get a bib for this splendid adventure 🦸. Will you aim for performance on the wooded trails 🪵 or the best costume contest? 🤔 Or both? 😝 The Anlier forest is one of the largest forested areas in the Belgian Ardennes and offers, in the "flat country", quite a few reliefs ⛰️. Thus, the 21 km imposes 450 mD+ on its runners 🏃, the 14 km, 373 mD+ and finally the 7 km, 150 mD+. Its winding trails between deciduous and coniferous trees form a true paradise for runners 🤗. The fauna is rich in this privileged area, keep your eyes open 👀.

Before, during, and after the race, enjoy the warm Belgian atmosphere! 🎉 If you haven't done it during your race, you can celebrate your performance with a good local beer 🍻 while working on your Belgian vocabulary 📚. Save some time to explore the area: how about visiting the Bouillon Castle-fort 🏰 or the old town of Durbuy? The village of Roche-en-Ardenne is also really charming 🥰, with its village surrounded by hills and trees 🏘️. The territory around the race is really very green and refreshing, you won't regret the Forges. Or rather, you'll want to come back right away! 😜

If you're more ambitious (after all, it's not every day you get the chance to go to Belgium), then head to Brussels or Bruges, two wonderful big cities 🤩, cultural treasures of northern Europe 🌍. Closer to Habay-la-Neuve, Liège is also a very nice destination, with its rich medieval heritage ⚔️.

So, ready to break your records ⏱️ on one of the courses of the Forges of the Anlier Forest? 😉