Family Run Ghent 2026 | September 12 & 13
FAMILY RUN GHENT 2026
The Strong Viking Family Run is back in Belgium! Ready for the ultimate challenge in Ghent? Take on the 4-kilometer course, where mud, obstacles, and FUN are the main focus! It’s the perfect outing for families who love a bit of action and adventure. Head into nature, splash through puddles, take mud baths, and conquer obstacles together. The only rule here: the dirtier, the better! Participation starts from age five.
What do you get?
- 4km original Strong Viking Family Run course
- Original Strong Viking finisher shirt (worth €24,95)
- Refreshments during the obstacle run
- Personal photos during the Strong Viking Family Run and a finish photo*
- A drink at the finish
- Medal for all kids (up to 13 years)
Looking for even more challenge? Check out the Strong Viking Obstacle Run in Ghent happening the same weekend, with distances starting from 4 km for participants aged ten and up.
*The photos from the event will be added to our photo page throughout the week after the event. You can download the photos with a watermark there for free. If you want the photos without a watermark and in high quality, you can download them for a fee.
SPLASHING PICTURES
UPCOMING EVENTS
Ghent
September 12 & 13
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Verbindingsbaan, 9185 Wachtebeke
Are you coming by public transport? Plan your journey via DeLijn.be and enter the address above!
As a participant, you can store your luggage for free at a supervised cloakroom. You will receive a wristband, which allows you to retrieve your luggage after the run. Please note, no lockers are available on-site! Make sure to bring a bag for your belongings, as only bags will be accepted at the cloakroom—no loose items.
Important: Only 1 piece of luggage per participant is allowed.
Storing your luggage is always at your own risk.
Of course, you are very welcome to come and cheer on the participants! Admission is free, and the venue opens at 8:30 AM. In addition to numerous obstacles, there will be various stands, catering, and more around the start and finish area. Please note that parking fees may apply if you use the parking facilities.
Strong Viking is not a race; it’s your own challenge. At each obstacle, there is an option to ‘walk by,’ allowing you to decide your own limits and how far you want to push yourself!
*Different rules apply for the OCR Series (Racewave).
- 4 km Family Run: minimum age 5 years (or turns 5 in this calendar year)
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4 km Beginning: minimum age 10 years (or turns 10 in this calendar year)
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7 km: minimum age 10 years (or turns 10 in this calendar year)
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13 km: minimum age 12 years (or turns 12 in this calendar year)
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19 km & OCR Series: minimum age 14 years (or turns 14 in this calendar year)
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42 km Iron Viking: minimum age 16 years
- 60 km Ultra Viking: minimum age 18 years
FEATURED OBSTACLES
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STORM THE CASTLE
Are you ready to storm the castle together? Take a run-up and try to conquer the Storm the Castle! Will your little Viking make it to the top without help?
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WALHALLA WALLS
The start of your adventure! These walls grant you access to the Strong Viking Family course. Overcome them and take on the challenge together.
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MUD TRENCHES
Have fun together in the mud! Climb over tall hills and dive into the best mud ever! This time, getting completely dirty is allowed.
WHICH DISTANCE SUITS YOU BEST?
Take the test!
Still not sure which distance is right for you? Need a little help deciding? Use the decision aid below and find out which challenge suits you best!