The Grand Raid Godefroy (GRG) 2026 took place on September 13, 2026, in Bouillon, Belgium, as part of the Belgian Ardennes Marathon Series (BAMS). This event featured multiple race categories, including 50 km, 80 km, and 120 km distances. (marathonmtb.be)
Men’s 120 km Race Results:
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Winner: Kevin Panhuyzen secured a solo victory, completing the course in just over five hours, averaging nearly 24 km/h. (vojomag.com)
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Second Place: Simon Grégoire finished approximately 3.5 minutes behind Panhuyzen.
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Third Place: Wout Den Oudendammer, the top U23 competitor, completed the race 7 minutes after Panhuyzen.
Women’s 120 km Race Results:
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Winner: Kristien Achten claimed victory, finishing 44th overall.
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Second Place: Fien Masure, transitioning from road cycling, took second place.
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Third Place: Camille Cabley secured third place.
Additional Highlights:
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Men’s 80 km Race: Jo Pirotte won, followed by Owen Valcke and Kevin Van Hoovels.
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Women’s 80 km Race: Danae Stroubouli led, with Christel Ledur and Esther Koolen rounding out the top three.
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50 km Race: Allison Zava and Tom Van Ingelgom emerged victorious in the women’s and men’s categories, respectively.
The GRG 2026 also served as the final event of the BAMS series, with overall champions crowned in various categories:
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Elite Men: Simon Grégoire
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U23 Men: Wout Den Oudendammer
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Master 1 Men: Joris Massaer
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Master 2 Women: Christel Marijsse
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Master 3 Men: Boudewijn de Poorter
These results highlight the competitive spirit and athletic prowess displayed by participants in the 2026 Grand Raid Godefroy.