The Sun Run
A race, three battles, your support
Your steps can change a life
All proceeds are fully donated to three local associations: Stroke and Go, which supports stroke victims and their families, Les Frangines, which helps women victims of violence, and the Charleroi Food Bank, which fights against food insecurity in our region.
Les Frangines ASBL
A refuge to rebuild one's life, safe from violence
Les Frangines welcomes women victims of domestic violence, often accompanied by their children, at a time when they sometimes have nowhere to go.
Les Frangines ASBL
A refuge to rebuild one's life, safe from violence
Les Frangines welcomes women victims of domestic violence, often accompanied by their children, at a time when they sometimes have nowhere to go.
The Charleroi Food Bank ASBL
Because no one should have to chase after their next meal
The Charleroi Food Bank supports hundreds of families in the region every week who are struggling to make ends meet.
The Charleroi Food Bank ASBL
Because no one should have to chase after their next meal
The Charleroi Food Bank supports hundreds of families in the region every week who are struggling to make ends meet.
Stroke and Go ASBL
A stroke can change a life in 1 minute.
By participating in The Course of the Sun, every kilometer covered helps fund appropriate equipment, rehabilitation activities, and support that the healthcare system does not always cover.
Stroke and Go ASBL
A stroke can change a life in 1 minute.
By participating in The Course of the Sun, every kilometer covered helps fund appropriate equipment, rehabilitation activities, and support that the healthcare system does not always cover.
FAQ
The Sun Run is a charity sports event organized under the auspices of the Rotary Club Fleurus-Aéropole. All net profits are donated to three organizations: Stroke and Go, Les Frangines, and the Charleroi Food Bank.
On Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Nelson Mandela Park (Château de Monceau), in Monceau-sur-Sambre (Charleroi).
Once at the starting line, you choose: a 5km course, or two loops for 10km. Walking, which is not timed, is also offered for those who prefer to go at their own pace.
11:00 Start of the walkers (5km)
12:00 Prizes
2:00 PM Body Combat with Mike
The complete details, including the walking option, can be found on our registration page: go.rallyup.com/coursedusoleil/Event/Details.
The fee may seem higher than for a standard race: this is primarily a fundraising event for three local causes (Stroke and Go, Les Frangines, and the Charleroi Food Bank), and each registration directly contributes to their support.
As this is a charity race, registrations are, however, non-refundable. Your participation remains a valuable donation, no matter what: whether you run or not on the day, your contribution supports people who have survived a stroke, victims of domestic violence, and families in our region who need food assistance. Every registration counts for these three causes.
The route
The Course of the Sun traces a 5 km loop in the heart of Nelson Mandela Park, starting and finishing at the Château de Monceau. The route winds between woods and clearings, along the Bois du Hameau before returning to the castle courtyard, offering a mix of shaded paths and open spaces throughout the course.
