Seven Summits takes place on Sat, Oct 24, 2026 in Kluisbergen, Belgium. The main route is 50 km.
- Date
- Sat, Oct 24, 2026
- Start
- Kluisbergen 🇧🇪
- Distance
- 50 km
- Level
- Open to all
A non-competitive long-distance hiking event taking participants across the scenic witness hills and famous cycling climbs of the Flemish Ardennes in Belgium, offering distances up to 50 km.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
Seven Summits is a 50 km long-distance hiking event crossing the witness hills and cycling climbs of the Flemish Ardennes in late October.
Extended Endurance
Covering 50 km on foot requires sustained aerobic capacity and efficient pacing over many hours.
Hilly Terrain
Traversing the witness hills and famous cycling climbs of the Flemish Ardennes demands climbing strength and muscular resilience in the lower body.
Seasonal Conditions
An October event in Belgium involves cooler temperatures and potentially wet terrain, requiring appropriate gear management.
Due to the long duration of a 50 km hike, participants should consume 30 to 60 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy levels.
Your road to race day
Race day at Seven Summits is 9 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build3 weeks · Aug 23, 2026 – Sep 12, 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 · Sep 13, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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