BRITA Urban Trail Gent is a unique running experience that transforms the city of Ghent into an urban playground for runners. Instead of traditional roads or trails, participants explore the city by running through iconic buildings, cultural institutions, staircases, and alleyways rarely open to the public. The event offers two distances — 8 km and 13 km — and encourages discovery over competition, as it is untimed and open to all fitness levels. With staggered start waves, enthusiastic volunteers, and lively support along the course, the run blends sport with sightseeing in a festive atmosphere. It's a celebration of movement, architecture, and community right in the heart of Ghent.
Races
The BRITA Urban Trail Ghent 8 km is a non-competitive city run that guides participants through a unique route across Ghent’s historic and cultural landmarks. Covering 8 kilometers, the course includes urban streets, staircases, and passages through iconic buildings, offering a fun and unconventional running experience. Open to all fitness levels, it’s a perfect blend of exploration, movement, and city atmosphere.
The BRITA Urban Trail Gent 13 km is a unique, non-competitive city run that takes participants on an immersive journey through the heart of Ghent, Belgium. Runners explore a 13 km route weaving through iconic landmarks, hidden passageways, historic buildings, and cultural institutions, offering an experience that blends sport with urban discovery. With no timing or pressure, it’s a festive and accessible event suited for all fitness levels.
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FAQs
What is the BRITA Urban Trail Ghent 8km?
How long is the BRITA Urban Trail Ghent 8km?
Where does the BRITA Urban Trail Ghent 8km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the BRITA Urban Trail Ghent 8km?
How can I prepare for the BRITA Urban Trail Ghent 8km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the BRITA Urban Trail Ghent 8km?
The BRITA Urban Trail Ghent 8 km is a non-competitive city run that guides participants through a unique route across Ghent’s historic and cultural landmarks. Covering 8 kilometers, the course includes urban streets, staircases, and passages through iconic buildings, offering a fun and unconventional running experience. Open to all fitness levels, it’s a perfect blend of exploration, movement, and city atmosphere.
The BRITA Urban Trail Ghent 8km is 8km long.
The BRITA Urban Trail Ghent 8km takes place in Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium.
Runna classifies the BRITA Urban Trail Ghent 8km elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the BRITA Urban Trail Ghent 8km?
The BRITA Urban Trail Ghent 8 km is a non-competitive city run that guides participants through a unique route across Ghent’s historic and cultural landmarks. Covering 8 kilometers, the course includes urban streets, staircases, and passages through iconic buildings, offering a fun and unconventional running experience. Open to all fitness levels, it’s a perfect blend of exploration, movement, and city atmosphere.
How long is the BRITA Urban Trail Ghent 8km?
The BRITA Urban Trail Ghent 8km is 8km long.
Where does the BRITA Urban Trail Ghent 8km take place?
The BRITA Urban Trail Ghent 8km takes place in Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium.
What is the elevation gain of the BRITA Urban Trail Ghent 8km?
Runna classifies the BRITA Urban Trail Ghent 8km elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the BRITA Urban Trail Ghent 8km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the BRITA Urban Trail Ghent 8km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the BRITA Urban Trail Gent 13km?
How long is the BRITA Urban Trail Gent 13km?
Where does the BRITA Urban Trail Gent 13km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the BRITA Urban Trail Gent 13km?
How can I prepare for the BRITA Urban Trail Gent 13km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the BRITA Urban Trail Gent 13km?
The BRITA Urban Trail Gent 13 km is a unique, non-competitive city run that takes participants on an immersive journey through the heart of Ghent, Belgium. Runners explore a 13 km route weaving through iconic landmarks, hidden passageways, historic buildings, and cultural institutions, offering an experience that blends sport with urban discovery. With no timing or pressure, it’s a festive and accessible event suited for all fitness levels.
The BRITA Urban Trail Gent 13km is 13km long.
The BRITA Urban Trail Gent 13km takes place in Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium.
Runna classifies the BRITA Urban Trail Gent 13km elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the BRITA Urban Trail Gent 13km?
The BRITA Urban Trail Gent 13 km is a unique, non-competitive city run that takes participants on an immersive journey through the heart of Ghent, Belgium. Runners explore a 13 km route weaving through iconic landmarks, hidden passageways, historic buildings, and cultural institutions, offering an experience that blends sport with urban discovery. With no timing or pressure, it’s a festive and accessible event suited for all fitness levels.
How long is the BRITA Urban Trail Gent 13km?
The BRITA Urban Trail Gent 13km is 13km long.
Where does the BRITA Urban Trail Gent 13km take place?
The BRITA Urban Trail Gent 13km takes place in Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium.
What is the elevation gain of the BRITA Urban Trail Gent 13km?
Runna classifies the BRITA Urban Trail Gent 13km elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the BRITA Urban Trail Gent 13km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the BRITA Urban Trail Gent 13km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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