Ultra Trail Kempen

Q: How flat is the Ultra Trail Kempen 160km? A: Extremely flat. The course covers 160km with approximately 357m of total elevation gain — 2.23 m per kilometre. There is no meaningful climbing; any elevation change comes from bridge crossings or minor embankments. For comparison, the Autumn 100 (one of the flattest 100-mile races in the DTR database) accumulates more than four times as much gain per kilometre. The challenge on the UTK 160km is not gradient — it is pacing, time-on-feet, sleep management, and late-autumn conditions.

Q: Is the Ultra Trail Kempen 160km sold out? A: Yes — the 2026 edition sold out and operates a waiting list as of May 2026. The race fills quickly; check ultra-trail-kempen.be early for future edition registration windows. No mandatory processing fee is added on top of the €130 entry fee.

Q: How much does the Ultra Trail Kempen 160km cost? A: €130 entry — €0.81 per kilometre. For a 160km race that consistently sells out, this is exceptional value. No mandatory processing fees on top of the registration fee (though bank/payment method fees may apply).

Q: When does the Ultra Trail Kempen 160km take place? A: October 31 – November 1, 2026 — the race starts on Halloween evening from Sporthal Mintjens in Malle, Antwerp Province, Belgium. Runners face significant darkness throughout the course in late-autumn Belgian conditions.