Sunday Vacations Brussels®

🏃‍♂️ Sunday Vacations | Train Together, Finish Together

Thinking about joining the 20km of Brussels on May 31st… but don’t want to train alone?

👉 Join our after-work training group and prepare together in a fun, social, and motivating atmosphere.

Whether you're a beginner or already running regularly — you’re welcome.

## 🏳️ Follow Your Flag (Pace Groups)

To keep things simple, we use the official 20km Brussels pacemaker system:

• 🟠 Beginner (≈ 2h15)
  Run/walk friendly — just aim to finish

*🟣 Steady (≈ 2h00)
Comfortable and regular pace

• 🟢 Intermediate (≈ 1h45)
  Faster group for those who want a challenge

👉 Not sure? Start easy — you can switch anytime.

## 📊 Long Run Progression (Thursdays)

We gradually build up to the race:

6 km → 8 km → 10 km → 12 km → 14 km → 16 km → 18 km 🔥

*lighter week before the race

## 🏁 Goal

📅 Sunday 31 May 2026
🎯 Run the 20km of Brussels — together

## 💡 What to expect

• Friendly, international group 🌍
• No one left behind
• Natural pace groups
• Motivating and social vibe

👉 We start together, run in groups, and finish together.

## ☕ After the run

Optional drink or snack —
because it’s also about meeting people and having fun

## ⚠️ Practical info

• Bring water
• Wear proper running shoes
• Join at your own responsibility
• Beginners welcome

## 🌍 About Sunday Vacations

We are a Brussels-based community organizing social activities, hikes, and trips.

👉 This training is part of our mission:
bringing people together through shared experiences

🔥 Don’t train alone — join us and enjoy the journey to the 20km!

A once-in-a-lifetime trek through rhododendron forests, mountain villages and Himalayan giants-ending at Annapurna Base Camp. Join a small team of motivated trekkers and make your steps count.

What this is

From April 23 (in Kathmandu!) to May 3 2026 (we’re gathering a small group of fellow adventurers for an unforgettable Himalayan trek to Annapurna Base Camp (3,900m) - a classic route that blends jaw-dropping mountain scenery with warm local culture, hearty teahouse nights, and that unbeatable feeling of earning every view.

This isn’t a race. It’s a shared adventure: early starts, crisp mountain air, prayer flags fluttering in the wind, and days spent walking beneath some of the world’s most majestic peaks.

Dates: 23 April - 3 May 2026
Start/Finish: Kathmandu → Pokhara → Trek → Pokhara → Kathmandu
Trek level: Moderate+ (good fitness required)
Distance/Altitude: ~65 km trekking, up to 3,900m

Why you’ll love it

Picture this:

Sunrise spilling over snow-covered ridges

Stone steps winding through terraced hillsides

Suspension bridges above rushing rivers

Teahouses glowing with warmth at night

The dramatic amphitheatre of Annapurna towering above you at base camp

Nepal has a way of making the world feel bigger—and your worries smaller.

The route (high level itinerary)

Day 1 – Kathmandu: arrive + visit a Sense International project
We begin in Kathmandu and, importantly, visit a local project connected to the charity we’re fundraising for.

Day 2 – Kathmandu → Pokhara
Travel to the beautiful lakeside city of Pokhara—gateway to the Annapurnas.

Day 3 – Start trekking: Nayapul → Ghandruk (1,950m)
A strong opening day through villages and mountain trails, finishing in the charming Gurung village of Ghandruk.

Day 4 – Ghandruk → Chomrong (2,040m)
A classic Annapurna day: forest paths, stone steps, and our first big mountain panoramas.

Day 5 – Chomrong → Bamboo (2,310m)
We head deeper into the valley as the scenery becomes more rugged and dramatic.

Day 6 – Bamboo → Himalayan Hotel (2,920m)
A steady climb into higher terrain—cooler air, bigger peaks, and that growing “we’re really doing this” feeling.

Day 7 – Himalayan Hotel → Machhapuchhare Base Camp (3,700m)
We reach MBC beneath the iconic “Fishtail” peak—thin air, huge views, big excitement.

Day 8 – Machhapuchhare BC → Annapurna Base Camp (3,900m) + descend to Bamboo
Summit day (in trekking terms): we reach Annapurna Base Camp, soaking in the towering south face of Annapurna and surrounding giants—then start descending.

Day 9 – Bamboo → Jhinu Danda (1,780m) (hot springs optional!)
We drop to warmer altitudes and, time permitting, reward ourselves with a soak in the natural hot springs.

Day 10 – Jhinu Danda → Pokhara + celebration dinner
Return to Pokhara, shower like champions, and celebrate.

Day 11 – Pokhara → Kathmandu
Back to Kathmandu for the final night.

Who should join

You love hiking and want a real adventure with a supportive group

You’re happy with multi-day trekking and teahouse living

You can train a bit beforehand (weekend hikes, stairs, cardio) together with the rest of the group

You want your travel to mean something beyond the photos

Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a motivated first-time Himalayan trekker, you’ll fit right in if you bring a good attitude and a willingness to be challenged.

The purpose (and why it matters)

This trek is also a fundraising challenge for Sense International, which supports deafblind children in Nepal—helping them access communication, education, and support so they can thrive rather than be isolated.

We’ll be raising funds alongside the trek, and every step we take is dedicated to building a better future for children who face a far greater daily challenge than any mountain trail.

If you’re in: come for the Himalayas, the team spirit, and the chance to turn an unforgettable adventure into a concrete impact.

**Interested? **Hit Join and drop a comment with:

your hiking background (even if it’s “enthusiastic beginner”)

what excites you most about Nepal

whether you’re open to supporting the fundraising goal as part of the adventure

Let’s earn our views—and make them count.