Bossen van Vlaanderen trail takes place on Sun, Jan 17, 2027 in Aalter, Belgium. The main route is 50 km.
- Date
- Sun, Jan 17, 2027
- Start
- Aalter 🇧🇪
- Distance
- 50 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 9-week plan to Bossen van Vlaanderen trail
The Build phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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The trail follows forest paths around Aalter, including private sections that are opened for the event.
Your road to race day
Race day at Bossen van Vlaanderen trail is 9 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build3 weeks · Nov 16, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
02Peak3 weeks · Dec 7, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Jan 11, 2027 – Jan 17, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Bossen van Vlaanderen trail?
Bossen van Vlaanderen trail takes place on Sun, Jan 17, 2027 in Aalter, Belgium.
How long is Bossen van Vlaanderen trail?
The main route is 50 km.
Who is Bossen van Vlaanderen trail for?
Bossen van Vlaanderen trail is open to all participants.
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