XTERRA Belgium

RACES

ACTIVITIES

races

Course grading:

Easy

Intermediate

Difficult

SWIM 1.5K

BIKE 35K

RUN 10K

Activities

Some activities may not yet be confirmed, and are subject to change.

Elite Press Conference

2024.6.6

Available throughout event.

River Course Swim

2024.6.7

Available throughout event.

Afterparty

2024.6.8

21:00 - 0:00

Available throughout event.

sChedule

This schedule is not yet confirmed, and subject to change.

Wed 2024.06.05

Time

activity

location

10:00-20:00

Courses Open For Recon

Citadel of Namur (map)

Thu 2024.06.06

Time

activity

location

10:00

MTB Clinic (Official Course Pre-ride)

Citadel of Namur (map)

11:00

Elite Athletes Press Conference

Citadel of Namur (map)

14:00

Run Clinic (Official Run Course Pre-run)

Boulevard de Meuse, 160 (map)

18:00

ELITES athletes briefing

Citadel of Namur (map)

19:00

General briefing for everyone

Facebook (map)

Fri 2024.06.07

Time

activity

location

10:00

MTB Clinic (Official Course Pre-ride)

Citadel of Namur (map)

14:00

Run Clinic (Official Run Course Pre-run)

Citadel of Namur (map)

16:00-17:00

Official Swim Training With Rescue Team

Boulevard de Meuse, 160 (map)

16:00-20:00

Athlete Check-in

Citadel of Namur (map)

Sat 2024.06.08

Time

activity

location

07:00-13:30

Athlete Check-in

Citadel of Namur (map)

08:00-20:00

Expo Village

Citadel of Namur (map)

09:00

START Rookie Triathlon and My First Triathlon

Boulevard de Meuse 160 (map)

09:20

START Discovery Duathlon

Boulevard de Meuse 160 (map)

09:30

START Sprint Triathlon Individual (-20y)

Boulevard de Meuse 160 (map)

09:31

START Discovery Triathlon Individual (+20y)

Boulevard de Meuse 160 (map)

12:00

Awards Ceremony

Citadel of Namur (map)

13:00

START Duathlon Mini Kids

Citadel of Namur (map)

13:30

START Duathlon Kids

Citadel of Namur (map)

14:30

START Full Distance Triathlon Elite Men

Boulevard de Meuse 160 (map)

14:31

START Full Distance Triathlon Elite Women

Boulevard de Meuse 160 (map)

14:35

START Full Distance Triathlon Age Groups & Relay

Boulevard de Meuse 160 (map)

14:40

START Full Distance Duathlon

Boulevard de Meuse 160 (map)

20:00

Awards Ceremony

Citadel of Namur (map)

09:00-00:00

After Party - Concert by Nobodys Perfect

Citadel of Namur (map)

Accommodation

This information is not yet confirmed, and subject to change.

Hotel

Hôtel des Tanneurs ****

An exceptional historic hotel close to the centre of Namur.

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Hotel

Chateau de Namur ****

Hotel and application restaurant of the hotel school of Namur

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Hotel

Mercure Namur ***

Book your accommodation at the foot of the Citadel of Namur. The Mercure Hotel offers you a 15% discount when you mention the code XTERRA during your reservation.

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Hotel

Ibis Namur Centre ***

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Hotel

Royal Snail

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Camping

Camping Les Trieux

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Event Info

The information below is not yet confirmed, and subject to change.

Who can participate in XTERRA Belgium?

Anyone can participate as long as they are of the minimum age and have an international triathlon license. If you do not have a license, you will need to subscribe to a daily license at the time of registration. There is a different minimum legal age for each race.

Belgium Championship

The Full Distance event will be the race counting for the 2024 Belgian Cross Triathlon Championship. At the end of the event, the Belgian Champion as well as the Belgian age group champions will be designated.

To participate in the Belgian Cross Triathlon Championship:

The athlete must be licensed with the Belgian federation (LF3 or 3VL) and be of Belgian nationality.
The registration file must be complete, meaning that the valid license must be uploaded in the registration file by May 21, 2024, at the latest. After this deadline, it will no longer be possible to modify your registration file to take part in the Belgian Championship. If you have taken out one-day insurance before receiving your license number, no refund will be allowed. However, it will be possible to update your registration file by uploading your license and entering your license number.

Rules

Athletes will be required to follow the International Triathlon Rules: https://www.triathlon.org/uploads/docs/World-Triathlon_Competition-Rules_2023_20230208.pdf

Is a wetsuit mandatory?

Wearing a suit is mandatory if the water temperature is below 16 ° C
Wearing a suit is not compulsory if the water temperature is between 16 ° C and 23 ° C
Over 23 ° C, the wearing of the suit is prohibited.

A temperature reading will be taken on the morning of the event by the referees.
We cannot predict the temperature in advance.
The final decision will be communicated on the day of the race.

Can I rent a wetsuit?

You can rent a wetsuit from our partner directly on NJUKO when you register.

The suit will be available on race day at the Infinitri stand in the exhibitors' village.
The single rental price is 45€.
A deposit of €100 and the loan of your identity card will be required when you collect your wetsuit. The deposit and your ID card will be returned to you when the suit is returned.
Sizes are different for men and women.
Intermediate sizes are available to ensure that the suit fits you perfectly.
In the event of cancellation, reimbursement of wetsuit hire is subject to the conditions set out in the cancellation pack. If you have not subscribed to the cancellation pack, you will not receive any refund.
Wetsuits can be booked while stocks last (limited stock).

What kind of bikes are allowed on the races?

Mountain bikes only are allowed.

Are there any time limits for each discipline?

XTERRA FULL:

Swim = 50min max

Swim + Mtb = 4h max

Swim + Mtb + Run = 5h30 max

XTERRA DISCOVERY:

Swim = 20min max

Swim + Mtb = 2h15 max

Swim + Mtb + Run = 3h max

XTERRA ROOKIE:

Swim = 30min max

Swim + Mtb = 2h15 max

Swim + Mtb + Run = 3h max

XTERRA KIDS & MINI-KIDS: NO TIME LIMIT.

Can I move from a distance to another one?

Any change request will be accepted until May 31, 2023.

In the event of a distance downgrade, the difference in registration price cannot be refunded if you have not taken the cancellation pack

In the event of an increase in distance, the difference in amount must be paid.

Can I transfer my entry to another athlete?

Yes, you can do it yourself via the "my data" tab on the registration form until May 21, 2024. You enter your reference number and you can change all the data. You will be charged an administrative fee of 15 euros.

If you have subscribed to the cancellation pack, please send an email to info@xterra-belgium.com so that this procedure can be carried out by the organization without extra administrative costs.

Steps for the athlete before the race

1 - Go to the Esplanade de la Citadelle (XTERRA village) and pick up your race number pack at the race secretariat.

2 - Go to the transition park located on the Esplanade to drop off your running gear. No bags are allowed in the bike park.

A locker will be available on the Esplanade to deposit bags.

3 - Get off at the bike park located at the Engineering Barracks where the race start will be given.

To get off, athletes use their bikes and take their swimming and cycling equipment with them using the plastic bag they receive in their race number pack.

On this bag, they will have stuck a sticker with their bib number. This sticker is also provided by the organization.

4 - They install their bike case (bike/shoes/helmet/etc.) in the bike park at their own place (numbered place).

5 - They go to the swim start to take the start.

6 - Once the swim is over, in the transition park, place the swimming equipment in the bag provided by the organization and get equipped for the bike part.

7 - The bag with the athletes' equipment is then brought back by our volunteers in the transition park of the Esplanade. Athletes can then pick up their bags as soon as the race is over.

From CHARLEROI airport to XTERRA Village

STEP 1/ From Charleroi airport to Charleroi Centre station :

- 30 min on foot

- Shuttle bus available from QUAI N°9 (opposite airport exit)

Shuttle every 30 min

train + bus ticket: 12.50 via SNCB (https://www.belgiantrain.be/fr/tickets-and-railcards/airports/charleroi-airport) - Taxi available (cab europe: https://www.taxis-europe.be , cab carolo https://www.taxiscarolo.be)

STEP 2/ From Charleroi station to Namur

Direct train to Namur (timetable via SNCB website: (https://www.belgiantrain.be/fr)

STEP 3/ From Namur station to the Citadel

- 30 min walk - Bus service available (timetable via TEC website: https://www.letec.be)

From Quai C: 1, 2, 3, 9, 80,, => Stop at Pont de France (a bridge at the foot of the citadel)

From D place de la station: 4 ==> Stop at Pont de France (a bridge at the foot of the citadel)

From BRUSSELS airport to XTERRA Village

STEP 1 : From Brussels Airport station to Namur station

By train from Brussels Airport station to Namur station (https://www.belgiantrain.be/fr)

STEP 2 : From Namur station to the Citadel

- 30 min walk - Bus service available (timetable via TEC website: https://www.letec.be)

From Quai C: 1, 2, 3, 9, 80,, => Stop at Pont de France (a bridge at the foot of the citadel)

From D place de la station: 4 ==> Stop at Pont de France (a bridge at the foot of the citadel)

Motor-home Parking

You will find all the information concerning the possibilities of motor-home parking via the link below: https://www.namur.be/fr/ma-ville/mobilite/mobilite/stationnement/motorhome/stationnement-mobilhome?searchterm=camping+car

Is it possible to take meal tickets on site?

Yes, you can buy meal tickets on site.

Wish to join XTERRA Academy?

5 athletes from team sports will have the opportunity to be followed and trained by our sports coach and professional triathlete: Victor Alexandre. The goal ? Finish your first triathlon.

Where can I find results from previous editions?

2023 results: https://prod.chronorace.be/Classements/ListeRapports.aspx?eventId=2160067902186678

2023 report: https://www.xterraplanet.com/race-reports/forissier-duvoisin-win-xterra-european-championship

How can people volunteer?

Join the team of fire volunteers!

Fill in this form: https://forms.gle/J7MMUC8vL3xygFDb9

What does it mean to be a volunteer at XTERRA Belgium?

Joining a professional organization team
Participate in an international sporting event
Live an extraordinary sporting and human adventure 
Meet incredible people 
Work to make this event a quality one 
Support and encourage athletes who take on extraordinary challenges 
Add a line to your resume in terms of volunteering
Laugh, cry, scream, sing

In short, being a volunteer at XTERRA Belgium means creating memorable memories, exchanging and sharing, having various missions such as welcoming participants, managing registrations, being in charge of swimming safety, taking care of athletes' refreshments, managing course signs, running a bar, ensuring the good organization of a bike park, etc. Tasks that will be assigned to you according to your preferences, of course!  

You haven't joined this fire team yet? Fill out this form quickly, we will get back to you soon! If you are responsible for a club, a youth movement, a group motivated to join us, do not hesitate to contact directly the volunteer responsible: Perrine (perrine@s-t-p.be).

Thank you very much for your time and help, we are so lucky and grateful to have people like you!

Who can participate in XTERRA Belgium?

Belgium Championship

To participate in the Belgian Cross Triathlon Championship:

The athlete must be licensed with the Belgian federation (LF3 or 3VL) and be of Belgian nationality.
The registration file must be complete, meaning that the valid license must be uploaded in the registration file by May 21, 2024, at the latest. After this deadline, it will no longer be possible to modify your registration file to take part in the Belgian Championship. If you have taken out one-day insurance before receiving your license number, no refund will be allowed. However, it will be possible to update your registration file by uploading your license and entering your license number.

Rules

Athletes will be required to follow the International Triathlon Rules: https://www.triathlon.org/uploads/docs/World-Triathlon_Competition-Rules_2023_20230208.pdf

Is a wetsuit mandatory?

A temperature reading will be taken on the morning of the event by the referees.
We cannot predict the temperature in advance.
The final decision will be communicated on the day of the race.

Can I rent a wetsuit?

You can rent a wetsuit from our partner directly on NJUKO when you register.

The suit will be available on race day at the Infinitri stand in the exhibitors' village.
The single rental price is 45€.
A deposit of €100 and the loan of your identity card will be required when you collect your wetsuit. The deposit and your ID card will be returned to you when the suit is returned.
Sizes are different for men and women.
Intermediate sizes are available to ensure that the suit fits you perfectly.
In the event of cancellation, reimbursement of wetsuit hire is subject to the conditions set out in the cancellation pack. If you have not subscribed to the cancellation pack, you will not receive any refund.
Wetsuits can be booked while stocks last (limited stock).

What kind of bikes are allowed on the races?

Mountain bikes only are allowed.

Are there any time limits for each discipline?

XTERRA FULL:

Swim = 50min max

Swim + Mtb = 4h max

Swim + Mtb + Run = 5h30 max

XTERRA DISCOVERY:

Swim = 20min max

Swim + Mtb = 2h15 max

Swim + Mtb + Run = 3h max

XTERRA ROOKIE:

Swim = 30min max

Swim + Mtb = 2h15 max

Swim + Mtb + Run = 3h max

XTERRA KIDS & MINI-KIDS: NO TIME LIMIT.

Can I move from a distance to another one?

Any change request will be accepted until May 31, 2023.

In the event of a distance downgrade, the difference in registration price cannot be refunded if you have not taken the cancellation pack

In the event of an increase in distance, the difference in amount must be paid.

Can I transfer my entry to another athlete?

If you have subscribed to the cancellation pack, please send an email to info@xterra-belgium.com so that this procedure can be carried out by the organization without extra administrative costs.

Steps for the athlete before the race

1 - Go to the Esplanade de la Citadelle (XTERRA village) and pick up your race number pack at the race secretariat.

2 - Go to the transition park located on the Esplanade to drop off your running gear. No bags are allowed in the bike park.

A locker will be available on the Esplanade to deposit bags.

3 - Get off at the bike park located at the Engineering Barracks where the race start will be given.

To get off, athletes use their bikes and take their swimming and cycling equipment with them using the plastic bag they receive in their race number pack.

On this bag, they will have stuck a sticker with their bib number. This sticker is also provided by the organization.

4 - They install their bike case (bike/shoes/helmet/etc.) in the bike park at their own place (numbered place).

5 - They go to the swim start to take the start.

6 - Once the swim is over, in the transition park, place the swimming equipment in the bag provided by the organization and get equipped for the bike part.

7 - The bag with the athletes' equipment is then brought back by our volunteers in the transition park of the Esplanade. Athletes can then pick up their bags as soon as the race is over.

From CHARLEROI airport to XTERRA Village

STEP 1/ From Charleroi airport to Charleroi Centre station :

- 30 min on foot

- Shuttle bus available from QUAI N°9 (opposite airport exit)

Shuttle every 30 min

STEP 2/ From Charleroi station to Namur

Direct train to Namur (timetable via SNCB website: (https://www.belgiantrain.be/fr)

STEP 3/ From Namur station to the Citadel

- 30 min walk - Bus service available (timetable via TEC website: https://www.letec.be)

From Quai C: 1, 2, 3, 9, 80,, => Stop at Pont de France (a bridge at the foot of the citadel)

From D place de la station: 4 ==> Stop at Pont de France (a bridge at the foot of the citadel)

From BRUSSELS airport to XTERRA Village

STEP 1 : From Brussels Airport station to Namur station

By train from Brussels Airport station to Namur station (https://www.belgiantrain.be/fr)

STEP 2 : From Namur station to the Citadel

- 30 min walk - Bus service available (timetable via TEC website: https://www.letec.be)

From Quai C: 1, 2, 3, 9, 80,, => Stop at Pont de France (a bridge at the foot of the citadel)

From D place de la station: 4 ==> Stop at Pont de France (a bridge at the foot of the citadel)

Motor-home Parking

Is it possible to take meal tickets on site?

Yes, you can buy meal tickets on site.

Wish to join XTERRA Academy?

5 athletes from team sports will have the opportunity to be followed and trained by our sports coach and professional triathlete: Victor Alexandre. The goal ? Finish your first triathlon.

Where can I find results from previous editions?

2023 results: https://prod.chronorace.be/Classements/ListeRapports.aspx?eventId=2160067902186678

2023 report: https://www.xterraplanet.com/race-reports/forissier-duvoisin-win-xterra-european-championship

How can people volunteer?

Join the team of fire volunteers!

Fill in this form: https://forms.gle/J7MMUC8vL3xygFDb9

What does it mean to be a volunteer at XTERRA Belgium?