Mud becomes a village teamwork test in Boerdonk

Obstacle events usually frame only the finisher, but Boerdonk’s Buffelrun puts the whole village in view. On 22 and 23 August, the eleventh edition offers distances from roughly 1.5 to 12 kilometres. Young children have a Kalfjesrun, while longer routes combine water, mud, climbing and endurance. Spectators enter free, and a wagon near the main entrance can take them towards selected points on the course. For families, the decision is not just who runs but who carries dry clothes, chooses a meeting point and follows the route. The community value lies in waiting and helping, not merely the fastest time. Participants must check age conditions and registration availability; spectators still need mud-ready footwear and should keep emergency access clear.

• The 11th edition runs on 22 and 23 August.
• Distances range from about 1.5 to 12 kilometres, including a children’s run.
• Spectators enter free and a wagon serves some viewing areas.
• Use Coxsebaan 1 and verify registration and age conditions.

Hokimi field note: Choose one viewing point and one reunion point on the official map. Give the runner’s complete dry change to a companion rather than leaving it in the car.

Information verified 2026-08-15 · Source 1