Brothers revived a Belgian village with running event
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Mark and Raf, two brothers in Putte, Belgium, contacted the Putte Runners Group twenty years ago to create an event for Monday evenings.
The village of Putte, a border town, already had traditions like a course, a lottery for baked goods, and a fair. The brothers wanted to add activity to what they saw as a slow Monday night. Their solution was the “Kermisloop,” a running event held during the yearly fair.
The event proved popular, drawing thousands of people to the border each October 12. The Kermisloop combines sport and local culture, revitalizing the village’s social life. The brothers’ efforts have given the annual fair a renewed boost in attendance and energy.
