Running in Brussels, Belgium

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Running Races in Brussels: Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Calendar

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2 established annual road races in Brussels. Exact dates move each year, so the month each event is normally held is listed rather than a date that goes stale.

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Annual races in Brussels

RaceDistancesUsual monthCourse
20 km de Bruxelles20KMayMass-participation 20K from the Cinquantenaire, with a stiff climb through the Bois de la Cambre.
Brussels Marathon and Half MarathonMarathon, Half marathonOctoberAutumn course taking in the European quarter and the city's parks.

Training for one of these? The 10K and long run routes in Brussels use the same roads several of these courses do.

Frequently asked

What is the biggest running race in Brussels?
20 km de Bruxelles (20K), normally held in May. Mass-participation 20K from the Cinquantenaire, with a stiff climb through the Bois de la Cambre.
Are there 10K races in Brussels?
No dedicated 10K events are listed for Brussels yet — the marathon and half marathon events above are the main options.
Why are exact race dates not shown?
Race dates move every year and a stale date is worse than none. The month each event is normally held is listed instead, which is enough to plan a training block around.

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