Kerstcorrida - Deerlijk
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Kerstcorrida Deerlijk - 43rd edition
Kerstcorrida Deerlijk is scheduled for 19 and 20 December 2026 and combines a weekend of festive activities with traditional running events in and around UZIEN in Deerlijk. On Saturday there is a Christmas walk and a Christmas market. On Sunday the programme focuses on the running races.
Registration opens on 1 October. The organisation emphasises the social and communal aspect of the event and thanks sponsors, volunteers and partners for their support.
The event donates all proceeds to the special education schools De KIM and De SAM. It also supports the learning support centre Boost from Deerlijk, which assists children in mainstream education. The previous edition attracted more than 4,200 participants and several race categories sold out.
Mass participation runs mentioned in recent editions include:
- 10 km: about 1,200 participants
- 5 km: about 1,500 participants
- 15 km: about 1,000 participants
Races take place in and around the UZIEN venue in Deerlijk. The programme mixes sporting races with family and community activities over the weekend. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
