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One year after the 2025 European Running Championships, the starting shot will ring out again in Leuven, this time for the Leuven Marathon on Sunday 19 April 2026. Thousands of runners will once again transform the city into one big running festival with one common goal: to complete the 10 km, half marathon or legendary marathon distance.

The course will be announced shortly, but one thing is certain: the magic of the 2025 European Championships will return. That unforgettable weekend put Leuven on the map nationally and internationally as a true running city. The unique atmosphere of that time will be brought back to life, with a start and finish identical to that of the European Championships. The start of the Marathon will also be in Leuven in 2026.

Along the way, you can count on thousands of supporters, DJs and live acts to create an atmosphere you will never forget.

The 2026 Leuven Marathon will be more than just a race; it will be an unforgettable experience. See you then!