The unforgettable success of the European Running Championships 2025 continued last year, and what a follow-up it was. On 19/04/2026, 17,900 runners made history together during the very first Leuven Marathon.
Leuven truly lived up to its reputation as the city where champions always run: the streets filled with runners, supporters lined the course in deep rows, and complete strangers embraced each other at the finish line.
This year, we continue writing this story. Expect three distances once again (10 km, half marathon or marathon) and a familiar course that runs through the vibrant heart of Leuven, with start and finish at Philipssite. Marathon runners will also take on a beautiful green loop through the Brabantse Wouden. With DJs, entertainment and a full weekend of activities, the Leuven Marathon is so much more than just a race.
Ready? Registrations open on 1/10.
The Countdown to the 2027 Leuven Marathon begins as early as Wednesday evening with a Social Run
The second edition of the Leuven Marathon is scheduled for Sunday 11 April. But as early as tomorrow evening, Wednesday 30 September, a social run starting at the Philipssite will kick off the official countdown to the 2027 Leuven Marathon. Participants in this free social run will be the first to be able to register for the Leuven Marathon on site straight after the event. Online registration via the website opens on Thursday, 1 October, at 11.00 am. With 17,900 runners and a huge crowd of spectators, the first edition of the Leuven Marathon last spring was a resounding success. In addition to the marathon,