Marathons in Belgium: Growing in Popularity

Belgium wasn’t always known as a top marathon destination. While we’ve had plenty of enthusiastic marathon runners, there were relatively few major races. In recent years, that’s changed: more and more organizers are hosting marathons, and the number of participants is skyrocketing.

In 2024, the marathons in Ghent and Antwerp were absolute highlights. The outlook for 2025 is equally promising. The biggest event? The European Marathon Championships between Brussels and Leuven. Regular runners like us can take part in the open race.

Which Spring Marathons Are There in Belgium in 2025?

February

23 February – Nationaal Park Marathon

• Course: Slightly hilly

• Surface: Off-road

• Link: https://nationaalparkmarathon.be/

March

1 March – Van Moer Marathon van Kruibeke

• Course: Slightly hilly

• Surface: 80% paved

• Link: https://www.keeponrunning.be/events/marathon-van-kruibeke/

  
  

30 March – Sofico Ghent Marathon (check out our guide)

• Course: Flat

• Surface: Paved

• Link: https://soficogentmarathon.com/

April

6 April – Baloise Namur Marathon

• Course: Flat

• Surface: Paved

• Link: https://www.baloisenamurmarathon.com/

  
  

13 April – EC Brussels–Leuven

• Course: Slightly hilly

• Surface: Paved

• Link: https://europeanrunningchampionships.com/

May

4 May – Great Breweries Marathon

• Course: Slightly hilly

• Surface: Mixed (paved/off-road)

• Link: https://greatbreweriesmarathon.be

  
  

4 May – Schneider Electric Maasmarathon

• Course: Flat

• Surface: Paved

• Link: https://schneiderelectricmaasmarathon.com/

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