Ultramarathon

Big Dog's Satellite Championships: Team Belgium

Team Belgium returns to Retie for a 15-runner satellite championship shaped by hourly strategy, team scoring, and deep-yard ambition on forest paths.

Next raceSaturday, October 17, 2026
Distance categoryUltramarathon
Race formatBackyard ultra
LocationRetie, Belgium
Get alertsLast checked August 14, 2026

Quick facts

  • Separate competition from the spring Legends Backyard Ultra
  • A selected 15-runner Belgian national team
  • Mostly non-asphalt terrain with modest climbing
  • Team points and an individual national title are at stake

About the Big Dog's Satellite Championships: Team Belgium

Belgium's selected team contributes one point for every completed yard in the synchronized world competition. Individual survival still matters because the last runner can claim the national championship.

Course

The Retie championship uses a mostly non-asphalt 6.706 km yard with modest climbing. The same circuit restarts every hour until only one runner can continue.

Race-day weather

Mid-autumn in Retie is often cool and damp, with rain, mud, and falling nighttime temperatures becoming increasingly important over a long race.

Past Big Dog's Satellite Championships: Team Belgium dates and results

YearDateStatusResults
2026Saturday, October 17, 2026Upcoming

Big Dog's Satellite Championships: Team Belgium FAQ

When is the Big Dog's Satellite Championships: Team Belgium?

The 2026 Big Dog's Satellite Championships: Team Belgium is on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

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