OLYMPIC DISTANCE

1500M - 42KM - 10KM

Championnat de Belgique 2025

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The Openlakes Belgium OLYMPIC Distance will take place on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

All races : HALFOLYMPICPROMOMY FIRST TRIATHLON EXPERIENCETEENSKIDSMINI-KIDSHANDISPORT

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​Registrations

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General information

  • The departure will be given from the banks of the Centre d'Accueil de la Plate Taille at Lacs de l'Eau d'Heure.
  • Bikes and equipment may only be deposited in the transition park on race day.
  • DISTANCES : 1500m - 42km - 10km
  • Minimum age: 18 during the current year.

CUT OFF

  • Natation  : 0:50
  • Natation + vélo : 3:00 
  • Fermeture de la course : 4:30

Swimming - 1500m

  • Departure in a single wave from the banks of the Centre d'Accueil de la Plate Taille.
  • A 1500m lap.
  • Swimming suit authorized if the water temperature is below 24.5°C.
  • Swimming suit is mandatory if the water temperature is below 16°C.
  • The maximum time is 0:50
  • Warming up in the water is allowed at most 30' before the start, in the area dedicated to this purpose only (outside the start area).
  • All athletes must be out of the water 10 minutes before the start.

Training allowed only on Friday from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm and from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.



Bike - 40km

  • Drafting allowed
  • 2 rounds of 21km around the Lakes of Eau d'Heure and Falemprise.
  • Course with relief including 340m of positive difference in altitude per lap.
  • Bike route closed to traffic.
  • 1 refueling per lap HIGH5
  • The maximum time is 3:00 (Swim + Bike).



Running - 10km

  • 2 tours of 5km mainly along the Plate Taille lake.
  • Course including 25m of positive difference in altitude per loop.
  • The course is 100% asphalt.
  • 2 feedings per lap HIGH5
  • The maximum time is 4:30 (swim + bike + run).



Collection of race numbers

  • The withdrawal of the number can only be done by the athlete himself.
  • At the time of collection of the number, the athlete MUST be in the presence of his identity card.
  • At the time of registration, the non-licensed athletes will have checked the one-day license (additional registration cost varying according to the distance). If not, the amount will be claimed at the time of withdrawal of the number.
  • You need to know your bib number: check your bib number on the registration list before picking yours up.

Prizes

Prize money for the first 3 men and women in the general ranking

The athletes awarded are as follows:

  • DO : the first 3 women of the scratch ranking
  • DO : the first 3 men of the scratch ranking
  • DO: the top 3 men and women in each category

Awards for the podiums in each category:

  • Juniors (18-19yo)  
  • Espoirs (20–23 yo)   
  • Seniors (24-39 yo) 
  • Masters A (40-49 yo) 
  • Masters B (50-59 yo) 
  • Masters C (+60 yo)
  • Masters D (+70 yo)

Categories for the Belgian Championship :

  • U23 = Espoir = 20 - 23 yo
  • Senior : 24-39 yo
  • Master A : 40-49 yo
  • Master B : 50-59 yo
  • Master C : 60-69 yo
  • Master D : 70-79 yo

No reward for juniors

Categories (every 5 years) for age groups only apply to international championships (European and World), but NOT to Belgian championship races.

NOTE: Athletes who do not attend the awards ceremony will not be eligible for their awards and/or prizes.

Regulations to be respected

Athletes will be required to respect the rules of the Belgian Triathlon League. We invite you to consult the rules by clicking here.

Any questions?

Consult the  FAQ or contact us specifying your event and your distance.