Wannes’ Five for Five Challenge

250 kilometers around the Watersportbaan in Ghent

August 28, 2026 – Ghent, Belgium.

I turned 50 this year, and that calls for a celebration: a running party, a buddy run party.
I’d love to do this with everyone I care about, so yes, that includes you too!

Since I enjoy a triple challenge every now and then, I want to set the world record for the longest distance pushing a wheelchair at 250 km. It’s a big challenge for me and for all the supporters and runners who’ll be joining me for a few laps. Because I’m going to need you all!

I’m going to run 50 laps of 5 km each around the Watersportbaan for every Triple Challenge hero and for all the wonderful moments we get to share together.

Hopefully, my campaign will generate a lot of attention and donations so we can purchase 5 running wheelchairs to help make even more athletic dreams come true.

You or your company team can join in, too!

The more people who participate, the greater the impact we’ll have on Triple Challenge and its inclusive community.

You decide when to start and how long to participate. Be sure to let us know if you’re open to buddy running. There will be times when several participants are present and are counting on extra buddies to complete their laps.

You can also take on a unique Push Buddy Challenge with your company team for just €750:

5- or 10-km Push Buddy run around the Watersportbaan
A unique photo shoot and a feature on social media (Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn)
Logo on the wheel rims of a jogging stroller

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50 laps of 5 km for 🖐️ running wheelchairs

Practical information:

Start: Friday, August 28 – 8:00 .
End: Saturday, August 29 – 20:00.
Location: Watersportbaan Gent – Zuiderlaan 14
Sports Goal: Wannes is buddyrunning 250 km – hopefully setting a new world record!
Social goal: 250 additional participants, buddy runners, runners, G-athletes, walkers…
Sustainability Goal: Raise €25,000 for 5 new running wheelchairs

By supporting my challenge with a donation of any amount, you’ll help more people make their athletic dreams come true.