This race doesn't offer prize money nor awards for Elite athletes.
Top 3 Overall M/F 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
Full Distance Triathlon
Swim
1K
Bike
42K
Run
8K
XTERRA Ardennes returns to the beautiful forests surrounding Lac de la Gileppe on August 8, 2026, with a Full Distance format that challenges athletes from the opening 1K swim to the 42K mountain bike course and an 8K trail run through steep, technical terrain. The venue is known for cool water, dense woodland, and long gravel stretches that reward strong climbers and confident descenders. For those looking ahead to the pinnacle of the season, the event offers 26 qualifying slots for the XTERRA World Championship.
Registration Closes Aug 7
Course Maps
Swim: 1000m
Click through to see the swim course map, description and download the GPX file.
Bike: 42K 650m+
Click through to see the bike course map, description and download the GPX file.
Run: 8K 180m+
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
Fees
Registration from Nov 4th, 2025 - Aug 7th, 2026.
Race Fees
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| First 100 registrants | € 89 |
| From 101 to 200 registrants | € 104 |
| From 201 registrants | € 119 |
| Individual : Daily licence (mandatory for non-licensees) | € 10 |
| Optional cancelation pack | € 15 |
INCLUDED:
Welcome gift
Live tracking
Aid stations on course
Finisher medal
Post-race meal
CANCELATION POLICY:
You can consult the cancellation policy here : https://www.lagileppetrophy.be/demandederemboursement
Cancellation pack option: €15
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 (15€)
No postponement to the 2027 edition possible.
Without cancellation pack
Cancellation possible until 09/07/2026 with partial refund of 35 euros.
Transfer of registration to another participant possible until 09/07/2026 (€15 administration fee).
Rules & Info
Please note that this race is not giving slots for the World Championships.
Minimum age: 18 during the year.
Swimsuit is mandatory for safety reasons.
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: https://www.triathlon.org/uploads/docs/World-Triathlon_Competition-Rules_2024_20240917.pdf