Course
Brussels Airport Marathon
The Brussels Airport Marathon takes you on an unforgettable adventure through the capital of Europe. Starting from the iconic Place De Brouckère, you set course towards some of Brussels’ most impressive landmarks. You run through the Annie Cordy Tunnel, the longest car tunnel in Belgium, and pass by the majestic Basilica of Koekelberg. Then, unexpectedly, you dive into nature, into the Ganshoren marshes, a green oasis of peace and birdsong in the heart of the city.
Sport and architecture take centre stage as you experience your own “Memorial Van Damme moment” with a full lap of the track of the King Baudouin Stadium. Next comes a passage under the world-famous Atomium, the symbol of the 58 Expo. The course takes you twice past the Royal Castle of Laeken, residence of the Belgian royal family, and further through the modern Central Business District, surrounded by the tallest office buildings in the country.
After the legendary “30 km wall” by the Church of Our Lady of Laeken, the Heysel Plateau awaits, where the Japanese Tower and Chinese Pavilion add a touch of exoticism. Through the Cinquantenaire Tunnel and Rue de la Loi, you enter the political heart of Europe, before finishing in style at Place des Palais, right in front of the Royal Palace. A challenging, varied, and impressive course that showcases Brussels at its very best.
Brussels Airport Half Marathon
The Brussels Airport Half Marathon starts, just like the marathon, at the vibrant Place De Brouckère with early stretches through the Central Business District and past the Church of Our Lady of Laeken. The course combines many Brussels highlights: your own “Memorial Van Damme moment” with a full lap of the track of the King Baudouin Stadium, a passage under the iconic Atomium, and past the Japanese Tower.
After passing Josaphat Park at kilometre 15, the grand finale follows in the last kilometres: through the Cinquantenaire Tunnel, over Rue de la Loi, and straight to the finish at Place des Palais. There, in front of the Royal Palace, you’ll experience an unforgettable conclusion to 21.0975 kilometres of pure running pleasure.
Brussels Airport 7K
The Brussels Airport 7K is the shortest, but certainly not the least impressive distance. From Rue de la Loi, you immediately dive into the Cinquantenaire Tunnel, running straight through the beating political heart of Europe. Via Montgomery Square, you head back towards the centre, once again through the Cinquantenaire Tunnel.
The route leads directly to Place des Palais, where you cross the finish line together with the marathon and half marathon runners, right in front of the Royal Palace. A compact but iconic running experience that showcases Brussels in a nutshell.
