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TREK Antwerp Marathon
Marathon, half marathon and 10K past Antwerp's historic landmarks with 20,000+ runners.
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Activate sports, fitness, and travel brands around a 20,000+ runner event that combines athletic achievement with Antwerp's cultural heritage.
- Training tips and gear guides for marathon prep targeting fitness enthusiasts
- Antwerp tourism tie-ins: 'Run the historic landmarks' destination marketing
- Sponsorship spotlights: feature brands supporting the 20K+ runner community
- Post-race recovery and celebration content (food, hospitality, retail)
Programmetypical · 2026 TBC
On Sunday, October 18, 2026, Antwerp once again will become the beating heart of running during the TREK Antwerp Marathon! In addition to the marathon, the programme also features a half marathon and 10K. The marathon covers two loops through central Antwerp on paved streets and riverside quays, which is why organizers and runners describe it as a fast PB course. Last year, 20,000 runners crossed the city during the fifth edition of the TREK® Antwerp Marathon.
- Approximately 20,000 participants across three distances (Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K)
- Iconic urban course past historic landmarks including Port House, Meir, Central Station, Cathedral of Our Lady, and finish beneath the MAS museum
- Flat, fast two-loop city course through central Antwerp with only 85m elevation gain—Boston Marathon qualifying certified
- All finishers receive a medal; marathon entrants get event T-shirt; pacers with colored flags available for target times
- Festive race-day atmosphere with crowd support throughout central city streets
- Electronic chip timing and detailed course description with refreshment stations