SHORT DISTANCE
Short distance triathlon or duathlon: an explosive format for taking on the challenge, alone or in pairs, with intensity and pleasure.
Triathlon Short Distance SOLO
July 12, 2026
The race will start at 9 am with a rolling start (5 athletes every 10 seconds) from Anhée.
- DISTANCES: 500 m – 37 km – 6 km
- Minimum age : 18 during the current year.
- Non-licensed athletes must show their identity card when collecting their number and must have taken out a one-day insurance policy when registering.
- Licensed athletes must present a valid licence from an international triathlon federation and their identity card.
- Any changes or modifications on the day of the event will be charged according to the chosen distance.
Cut off
Start 9 am (First waves)
|
DISCIPLINE |
TIME |
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Swimming |
20 minutes |
|
Bike |
2 hours and 15 minutes |
|
Run |
3 hours |
CHECK IN (transition park access) 07:30 - 08:45
There are no lockers for leaving your post-race belongings. You are authorised to leave your post-race belongings at the entrance to the bike park or at your bike park pitch. You can use a plastic box or a rucksack.
11:30 – 13:00CHECK OUT (Collection of race equipment from the transition park)
Start
- The swimming start will be organised in rolling start format.
- Every 10 seconds, 5 athletes will start the race.
- The position in the queue is free.
- We advise athletes with less swimming experience to start at the back.
Swimming - 500 m
- A 500m loop holding the buoys in your right hand (pass to the left of the buoys).
- Wetsuits are permitted if the temperature is below 24° and compulsory below 16°.
- The decision as to whether a wetsuit is to be worn will be taken by the referees on the morning of the event.
- The maximum time is 20 minutes.
- WARNING : Warming up in the water is forbidden before the start.
Bike - 35 km
- NON-DRAFTING Race
- 1 loop of 37 km around the Maredsous region via the Molignée Valley.
- New - heat plan: A water point will be available at KM16 to fill your own water bottles.
- A hilly route with 500m of ascent per loop.
- ATTENTION: Cycling route open to traffic. The Highway Code is strictly enforced.
The maximum time to enter the bike park is 2:15 (Swimming + biking).
The routes are subject to approval by the relevant authorities and may be modified according to administrative, safety or logistical requirements.
Run - 6 km
- 1 loop of 6 km, most of it along the banks of the Meuse.
- The route includes 15m of ascent per loop.
- Course composed of 98% asphalt and 2% path.
New - heat plan:
- 1 water point at the start of the running race, at the exit of the transition area
- Refreshment points (showers) at km 1.8 & 4.2
- 1 aid station at KM3
- The maximum time is 3 hours (swimming + cycling + running).
- Fermeture de la course à 13h00.
The routes are subject to approval by the relevant authorities and may be modified according to administrative, safety or logistical requirements.
The athletes rewarded are as follows (separate rankings for the duathlon and triathlon) :
- Top 5 male finishers
- Top 3 scratch women
Triathlon Short Distance DUO
July 12, 2026
The start will be given at 9:25 am in rolling start format (1 team every 3 seconds) from Anhée.
PRINCIPLE OF THE DUO :
- The Duo team is made up of two athletes of the same gender or mixed gender.
- Each pair must stay together for the entire event: swimming, cycling and running.
- Distances : 500m – 37km – 6km
- Minimum age : 16 during the current year
- Both members of the team MUST go to the secretariat to collect their number.
- The number of teams is limited to 100.
- Any changes or modifications on the day of the event will be charged according to the chosen distance.
THE DUO IN PRACTICE :
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The two team members each have a number and a timing chip for the team.
- Teammates must start at the same time (rolling start 1 team/3 sec).
- Whatever the discipline, participants may not be attached by a rope or any other aid.
- Manual assistance (hand behind the back) will be tolerated.
- In cycling, drafting will only be allowed between team-mates and the use of time trial bikes will also be permitted.
- Drafting with other participants is prohibited.
Teammates must race together or face a 3' penalty. Below are the maximum gaps authorised in each discipline :
- Swimming : 15m
- Bike : 50m
- Run : 5m
- Teammates must leave the transition zones together. A maximum gap of 5 seconds will be tolerated (swim/cycle and bike/run transitions).
- The time limits for finishing each discipline are the same as for the solo event.
- The team's final time will be taken on the basis of the finish of the last team-mate to cross the finish line.
The winning athletes are as follows :
The first duo :
- Mother - Daughter
- Mother - Son
- Father - Daughter
- Father - Son
- Brother - Sister
- Sister
- Brother
- Colleagues
- Friends (F)
- Friends (M)
- Friends (Mixed)
- Couple
For more information on the routes, please consult the "Short Distance Solo" tab.
Duathlon Short Distance
July 12, 2026
ATTENTION : DÉPART À 13:30 en même temps que les épreuves Long Distance sous format rolling start depuis Anhée.
- DISTANCES : 2800m – 37km – 6km
- Minimum age: 18 during the current year.
- Non-licensed athletes must show their identity card when collecting their number and must have taken out a one-day insurance policy when registering.
- Licensed athletes must present a valid licence from an international triathlon federation and their identity card.
- The number of bibs is limited to 200.
- Any changes or modifications on the day of the event will be charged according to the chosen distance.
Time limit
Start at 1.30pm (First waves)
DISCIPLINE | TIME |
1st Run | 20 min |
Bike | 2h15 |
2nd Run | 3h00 |
CHECK IN (access to transition park) 12:30 - 13:15
There are no lockers for leaving your post-race belongings. You are authorised to leave your post-race belongings at the entrance to the bike park or at your place in the bike park. You can use a plastic box or a rucksack.
CHECK OUT (Collection of race equipment from the transition park) 17:30 - 20:00
Start
- The running start will be organised in rolling start format.
- Every 10 seconds, 5 athletes will start the race.
- The position in the queue is free.
1st Run - 2.8km
- 1 round trip of 3km along the Meuse.
- Flat course
- Course made up of 100% asphalt
The routes are subject to approval by the relevant authorities and may be modified according to administrative, safety or logistical requirements.
BIKE - 37km
- NON-DRAFTING event 2 laps of 37 km around the Maredsous region via the Molignée Valley.
- A hilly route with 500m of ascent per loop.
- ATTENTION: Cycling route open to traffic. The Highway Code is strictly enforced.
- 1 refuelling point per lap.
- We'll give you a water bottle at the refreshment station.
- Any athlete who has not started his or her second round by 16:00 will be disqualified and will not be allowed to start a second round.
- The maximum time to return to the bike park is 4h00 (swimming + cycling).
The routes are subject to approval by the relevant authorities and may be modified according to administrative, safety or logistical requirements.
2nd Run - 6km
- 1 loop of 6 km, most of it along the banks of the Meuse.
- The route includes 15m of ascent per loop.
- Course composed of 98% asphalt and 2% path.
New - heatwave plan:
- 1 water point at the start of the running race, at the exit of the transition area
- Refreshment points (showers) at km 1.8 & 4.2
- 1 aid station at KM3
- The maximum time is 3 hours (swimming + cycling + running).
- Race closes at 16:00.
The routes are subject to approval by the relevant authorities and may be modified according to administrative, safety or logistical requirements.
The athletes rewarded are as follows (separate rankings for the duathlon and triathlon):
- Top 3 scratch men
- Top 3 women's scratch cards
SHORT DISTANCE SOLO - JULY 14, 2024
The collection of race numbers can only be done by the athlete themselves, by presenting an ID.
Bracket
From November 20, 2023 to January 20, 2024
From January 21, 2024 to May 20, 2024
From May 21, 2024 to July 3, 2024
From July 3, 2024 to July 10, 2024

Price
50€
57.50€
65€
75€
SHORT DISTANCE DUO - JULY 14, 2024
The collection of race numbers can only be done by the athlete themselves, by presenting an ID.
Bracket
From November 20, 2023 to January 20, 2024
From January 21, 2024 to May 20, 2024
From May 21, 2024 to July 3, 2024
From July 3, 2024 to July 10, 2024

Price
100€
110€
130€
150€
SHORT DISTANCE DUATHLON - JULY 14, 2024
The collection of race numbers can only be done by the athlete themselves, by presenting an ID.
Bracket
From November 20, 2023 to January 20, 2024
From January 21, 2024 to May 20, 2024
From May 21, 2024 to July 3, 2024
From July 3, 2024 to July 10, 2024

Price
45€
50€
55€
60€
You have the choice between 2 distances.
To be done solo or in duo!
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