In short
The Renewi Tour 2026 counts five stages, all in Belgium, from 19 to 23 August. After a hilly opener in the Hageland region (Diest) and a sprinters' stage to Ardooie comes the queen stage to Geraardsbergen with the Bosberg and the Muur. The peloton then heads to the Limburg marl country (Riemst-Bilzen-Hoeselt), before the flat closing stage in and around Leuven. In total, the race covers roughly 917.7 kilometres.
Below you'll find the full stage schedule, with the profile and key talking points for each stage.
Renewi Tour 2026 stage schedule
The team presentation takes place on Tuesday 18 August on the Grote Markt in Diest, one day before the race starts.
| Stage | Date | Route | Distance | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wed 19/8 | Diest - Diest | 188.3 km | Hilly (Hageland) |
| 2 | Thu 20/8 | Blankenberge - Ardooie | 173.9 km | Flat, sprinters' stage |
| 3 | Fri 21/8 | Celles - Geraardsbergen | 184.6 km | Queen stage: Bosberg + Muur |
| 4 | Sat 22/8 | Riemst - Bilzen-Hoeselt | 187.3 km | Limburg marl country |
| 5 | Sun 23/8 | Leuven - Leuven | 183.6 km | Flat, closing stage |
Total distance: roughly 917.7 kilometres over five days. Distances are the latest known route data and may still be slightly adjusted by the organisers.
Stage 1: Diest - Diest (188.3 km)
The Renewi Tour 2026 officially gets under way on Wednesday 19 August with a local stage around Diest, in the Hageland region. The route is hilly, with a varied layout and several passes through the finish zone, which can create excitement early in the race. For pure sprinters, this is a less straightforward stage than the flat stages later in the week.
Stage 2: Blankenberge - Ardooie (173.9 km)
On Thursday 20 August, the peloton heads from the Belgian coast into West Flanders. This is the flattest stage of the week and offers the fast men a prime chance at a stage win. The route from coast to inland also leaves the stage exposed to the wind, which can make the finale less predictable than a classic sprint stage.
Stage 3: Celles - Geraardsbergen (184.6 km)
Friday 21 August is queen stage day. The route runs via the Bosberg to the Muur van Geraardsbergen, finishing on the Vesten in Geraardsbergen. This combination of climbs makes the stage the most selective part of the route and often decisive for the general classification.
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Stage 4: Riemst - Bilzen-Hoeselt (187.3 km)
On Saturday 22 August, the Renewi Tour heads to Limburg for a stage through a patchwork of hills and vineyards in the marl country. The profile can again offer chances to sprinters or classics riders, depending on how the teams race it.
Stage 5: Leuven - Leuven (183.6 km)
The race concludes on Sunday 23 August with a local closing stage in and around Leuven, starting and finishing on the Bondgenotenlaan, by the statue of Justus Lipsius. The route is mildly hilly in classic style, and can provide a tense finish if the general classification is still undecided.