Information English

Dear All,

It is to our biggest regret that we find ourselves having to cancel this year’s Brussels Circadian Event. Unfortunately, after the previous edition’s many many problems with obtaining the permits from the region of Brussels. This year, the region confirmed with a 5 month delay that all was ok but seem to have mixed up the date of the event and placed us on the schedule one month later than asked. It was only after multiple calls that we eventually found out that we were scheduled for a wrong date. In the rush we did a lot to try to find another location to organise the event without needing to cancel the entire edition, nevertheless no solution was found and Benjamin and I have decided that instead of being uncertain until the last minute that we are obliged to cancel.

Practically two things will happen now.
1) We invite you all to send your bank accounts so we can FULLY REIMBURSE YOU of your inscription fee.
2) We are trying to find a date for this event ASAP in the months to come. We hope, that you understand our situation and find a way to continue to trust us to organise a good event in the right conditions.

We apologise deeply for everything,
Regretfully,

Ralph Mesquita and Benjamin Ogier

 

The Brussels Circadian Race is a 24h running event  which consists of running the furthest you can around a lap in one full day.

It is its second edition in Brussels! If one would like an ultimate challenge, the world record set by Yannis Kouros is 303, 098km in 24h. The course record is established at 213km.

The second edition of the race will begin on the Friday 31st of May and finishes the next day at the same time.

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INSCRIPTIONS – PLEASE SEND US AN EMAIL AT:

bxlscircadian@gmail.com : 

• SURNAME – NAME
• Date of Birth
• Nationality
• Previous Races
• Desired Course (24 – 12 -6h)

We will confirm reception, but your subscription will only be confirmed once you we have received your payement on the account:

BE07 3630 1028 4666

With the communication : SURNAME / NAME / DISTANCE

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BRIEFLY

• Course
  • 24h : start at 21h
  • 12h : start at 9h (Sat)
  • 6h : start at 15h (Sat)

Because the permits were only given to us very late in the year we are only doing solo races this year. In the next editions we will hopefully open to duos and groups. 

• Course : 1,84km

The loop is clear and without difficulties, access is easy and the environment is perfect to run in. The course is flat, with one small climb right before the aid station.

• Parking
  • It is possible to park your car close to the running zone.

• Rules
  • Running event of 24h-12h-6h solo
  • For the 24h race, you need to be at least 18 years old.
  • We ask you to be friendly. This is a race but also a meet up of runners and we ask you to be cordial to other runners, staff and volunteers (even when you’re exhausted).
  • You are allowed to have a crew with you that needs to stay in the aid station zone. Pacers or ‘followers’ are not allowed. You’ll have enough time to make friends on the course with the other runners. However, if you have supporters that with to pass and run a few laps with you, this cannot be more than 10 accumulated laps in total. If the people responsible for time-checking see an abuse of this rule you will be penalised.
  • Our race is eco-friendly, we ask you to avoid useless trash.
  • NO TRASH is admitted on the course. Big bins will be available at the aid stations.
  • All abuse or disrespect of the rules or non conformity to a convivial spirit will be sanctioned by the organisers.
  • For all races the final FULL lap will be the deciding distance fully covered. This  means that if you arrive from your lap at 23h:58 minutes, unless you are able to complete one more lap before 24h00 the final meters covered will not be counted.

The organisers maintain the necessity of being able to eventually modify the rules.

• Obligatory Material
  • Glass/bottle for your checkpoints (plastic cups will not be put to your disposal)
  • During the night a headlamp is strongly advised (although most of the course is well lit and a red light on your back)

• Recommended Material
  • Clothing depending on the weather (we are in May in Brussels so hopefully it will be warm. But Belgium loves to see rain)
    • rain jacket
    • warm first layer
  • change of shoes
  • enough gear to last 24 hours

• Aid Station and place for runners to set up camp will be placed next to the Kiosk of the Bois de la Cambre.

The Aid station will have enough food and drink for the entire 24h :

• Fruits/candies/biscuits (sugary and salty)
• 1 warm meal during the night
• Soupe/tea/coffee
• Water/coke/isotonic
• … /…/… / …

You are of course allowed to bring your own checkpoint food and drinks and are allowed to serve yourselves at the aid station zone.

• Price 
  • 24h > 50 euros
  • 12h > 30 euros
  • 6h > 20 euros

This price includes

• all aid station food and drink during the race
• a barbecue to finish the event off after the race (vegan options will also be included in the barbecue)
• a goodie bag for all participants
• Gift for all finishers

 

• Barbecue

The barbecue will take place after the event, for the finishers and non-finishers. Families and partners are of course welcome for the price of 10 euros per person. The barbecue will have meat and vegan options, salads and 1 drink.

 

DATES AND TIMES

The second edition will take place on the 31st of May.

FRIDAY 31st of May 2019

• 20h00 Bib pickup and installation of the runners’ zones
• 20h45 Briefing
• 21h00 Start of the 24H

 

SATURDAY 1st of June 2019

• 09h00 Start of the 12H
• 15h00 Start of the 6H
• 21h00 : Finishing time of the Three races
• 21h30 : Awards ceremony and barbecue (included in price)