On Sunday 1 October, runners will take over Brussels once again. The 18th edition of the Brussels Airport Marathon & Half Marathon will start right in the city centre and the runners will finish in the King Baudouin Stadium. Registrations are now open.
1. Double marathon
The Brussels Airport Marathon and Half Marathon will kick-off from the Atomium to Place De Brouckère in the city centre on 1 October. The departure point was strategically thought to offer participants a sightseeing experience with the iconic Atomic near them. When reaching the end, participants can collect their participant pack at the Grand Place, at a stone’s throw from the Place De Brouckère.
“The Grand Place is iconic for Brussels and known worldwide and is part and parcel of the international running festival that the Brussels Airport Marathon & Half Marathon has become over the years,” said Thomas Huyberechts, organiser of Golazo sports. “Just like last year, the finish is in the King Baudouin Stadium, which will soon have a brand-new track.”
The full course of the Brussels Airport Marathon & Half marathon is yet to be revealed. One thing is certain though, all distances will go in the direction of the Atomium in the final stages. The runners will reach the King Baudouin Stadium — where three weeks before the Brussels Airport Marathon & Half Marathon, the world’s top athletes will be based for the Allianz Memorial Van Damme — via the Avenue de Marathon.
“We are delighted to extend our partnership with this important sporting event, which will be welcoming both amateur athletes and professional runners from around the world to the heart of Europe, for another three years,” said Arnaud Feist, CEO of Brussels Airport adding that the experience is a great way to discover Brussels and its tourist attractions.
2. Kids-friendly
Besides the marathon and half marathon, the programme also includes a 10km. The little ones can have fun on the 1km Kids Run with both distances starting and finishing at the King Baudouin Stadium. “Brussels, as the capital of Europe, owes it to itself to have a top-level marathon and this course with its start in the historic heart, is certainly ticking all of the boxes. So, see you in Brussels on 1 October,” said Benoit Hellings, first alderman of the City of Brussels in charge of Sports and Climate, encouraging locals to join the special occasion.
