Berchem Koerst races

MEN’S A RACE / START 16:30 / 25 LAPS / 38 KM

Trained amateurs: do you ride a road bike regularly and feel ready to race? This event is for you. Entry costs €11, covering your day licence and cycling federation insurance. Register through the link below.

Please note: riders with a racing licence are asked not to participate.

MEN’S B RACE / START 15:30 / 20 LAPS / 30 KM

Less-trained amateurs: do you occasionally ride a road bike, perhaps once a week, and prefer fair weather? This race is for you. We aim for an average speed of 33–34 km/h. Challenge your friends to join in or cheer you on! Entry costs €11, covering your day licence and cycling federation insurance. Register through the link below.

Please note: if you finished in the top 10 of last year’s B race, you may not start in this race. You must enter the A race instead, to keep the B race accessible.

WOMEN’S RACE / START 15:30 / 20 LAPS / 30 KM

All women taking part in Berchem Koerst ride with the B race, with separate standings. Entry costs €11, covering your day licence and cycling federation insurance. Register through the link below!

KIDS’ RACE / START 14:30 / 5 LAPS / 7.5 KM

Are you at primary school and keen to race a few laps on a closed course? Join the kids’ race! Check your bike — it does not have to be a road bike — bring a helmet and imagine you are the next Tom Boonen. Entry is free.

For official timing, register in advance using the link below.

RUNNING RACE / START 13:00 / 6 LAPS / 9 KM

Want to test yourself against others? The 9 km distance is ideal. Challenge your running friends or siblings and go for it. A gentle jog is welcome too. Open to everyone aged 13 and over, with timing for all participants. Entry costs €6. Register in advance through the link below.

START TO RUN / START 13:00 / 3 LAPS / 5 KM

New to running or prefer to take it easy? This is your distance. At 4.56 km, it is ideal for beginners. Encourage your friends, neighbours and colleagues to join in. Open to everyone aged 13 and over, with timing for all participants. Entry costs €6. Register in advance through the link below.

KIDS’ RUN / START 12:30 / 1 LAP / 1.5 KM

For children aged 3 to 12. Entry is free. The first 500 metres are run with supervision, after which everyone can follow their own pace. Supervisors stay with the run until everyone has finished.

For official timing, register in advance using the link below.