Dodentocht

During the 2012 edition, marchers were followed on the official site via a tracking system, utilizing small RFID tags on badges worn on their clothing that are automatically scanned at each of the 15 checkpoints and at additional random points along the route.

On August 14, 2010, a walker collapsed 300 meters short of the finish line and died from cardiac arrest.

The number became too large and the organization wanted to be able to continue to guarantee proper functioning of the event.

In the days leading up to the 53rd Dodentocht in August 2022, it was announced by the organisers, at the request of the Belgium government, that the event would not continue in its current format due to the ongoing heatwave at the time.

If a walker completes the route in under 24 hours then they are awarded a certificate confirming their timings, a medal, badge and a large gingerbread.