This race doesn't offer prize money nor awards for Elite athletes.
Top 3 Overall M/F + Top3 M/F from each official XTERRA division will be awarded.
Athletes that are not present during the award ceremony will not be able to benefit from their prize.
August 8, 2026 | Lac de la Gileppe
XTERRA Ardennes
Long Distance Triathlon
Swim
1.9K
Bike
70K
Run
16K
Live the ultimate XTERRA experience with the Long-Distance Triathlon in the heart of the Belgian Ardennes. Compete to earn your slot to the XTERRA World Championships. Both gravel and mountain bikes are allowed for this race.
Registration Closes Aug 7
Course Maps
Swim: 1.9K
Click through to see the swim course map, description and download the GPX file.
Bike: 70K 1100m+
Click through to see the bike course map, description and download the GPX file.
Run: 16K 360m+
Click through to see the run course map, description and download the GPX file.
Schedule
1
Fri2026.08.07
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TIME
ACTIVITY
LOCATION
2
Sat2026.08.08
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Prizes
🏅 Medal
All Finishers
26
WC Slots
World Champ Slots Men & Women
| Age Group | Slots | Age Group | Slots | Age Group | Slots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-24 | 1 | 45-49 | 1 | 70-74 | 1 |
| 25-29 | 1 | 50-54 | 1 | 75-79 | 1 |
| 30-34 | 1 | 55-59 | 1 | 80+ | 1 |
| 35-39 | 1 | 60-64 | 1 | ||
| 40-44 | 1 | 65-69 | 1 |
Slots indicated apply equally to male and female divisions. See the complete rules here.
Fees
Registration from Nov 4th, 2025 - Aug 7th, 2026.
Race Fees
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| First 50 registrants | € 179* |
| From 51 to 100 registrants | € 189* |
| From 101 registrants | € 199* |
| Individual : Daily licence (mandatory for non-licensees) | € 20 |
| Optional cancelation pack | € 20 |
INCLUDED:
Welcome gift
Live tracking
6 aid stations on courses
Finisher medal
Post-race meal
CANCELATION POLICY:
You can consult the cancellation policy here : https://www.lagileppetrophy.be/demandederemboursement
Cancellation pack option: €20
With cancellation pack
Cancellation and 100% refund of the registration amount (excluding administrative costs) possible until 31/07/2026.
Cancellation possible for personal reasons (without proof) or cancellation of the event.
The cancellation pack must be purchased at the time of registration and cannot be taken later (20€)
No postponement to the 2027 edition possible.
Without cancellation pack
Cancellation possible until 09/07/2026 with partial refund of 80 euros.
Transfer of registration to another participant possible until 09/07/2026 (€15 administration fee).
Rules & Info
Race open to both gravel bikes and mountain bikes.
Minimum age: 18 during the year.
Wetsuit is mandatory regardless of water temperature. (This is for safety reasons due to the swim portion being in a dam lake).
Please notice swim recon is not allowed the days before the race.
The withdrawal of bibs can only be done by the athlete himself, by presenting an identity document as well as his license
COMPETITION RULES
Athletes will be required to follow the International Triathlon Rules: chrome-https://www.triathlon.org/uploads/docs/World-Triathlon_Competition-Rules_2024_20240917.pdf