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Baloise Namur Marathon 2026

« Your legs will discover the depths of the Meuse »
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The event in a few words

For its 8th edition, the Baloise Namur Marathon returns more vibrant than ever to get you running along the Meuse 🏃. We look forward to seeing you in April, in Belgium 🍟, for a must-attend road race to discover the capital of Wallonia! 🇧🇪 An exceptional setting awaits you along the Meuse! 🐟 Whether you start the 10 km, the 21 km, or the 42.195 km, you'll face a demanding course with elevation changes leading you from Jambes to Namur, passing through Profondeville 🧭. A "Materne Kids Run" will also be organized! 🧒

Throughout the meanders of the Meuse and the Sambre, Wallonia will reveal its historical and contemporary monuments of significance 🤩. During your stay, we strongly recommend checking out the citadel! 👀 The walks it offers could really relax you before or after the race! 🍃 Nearby, an extraordinary statue overlooks the city 🙄. Called Searching for Utopia, this golden turtle was crafted by Jan Fabre! 🐢

The Old Namur is also a neighborhood you shouldn't overlook. The streets are completely pedestrian and will lead you to the Saint-Aubin Cathedral! ⛪ Built in the 18th century, it boasts a Gothic, Rococo, and Classical architecture. A true visual delight! 😍 Yes, we can see it coming: Belgium is also known for beer 🍻, and we agree. But even if it's really good, it must be consumed in moderation! Just a reminder that you're there to run! 💨 Special info for lovers 💞: you can take your sweetheart on a barge, moored on the Meuse docks, for a romantic night! ⛴️ Yes, after effort, comes comfort! Why not a little reward like that? 😘

This race will also be an opportunity to achieve two good deeds on the same day! The Namur Marathon is committed to an ecological and sustainable development approach throughout the event ♻ by limiting the use of plastic bottles, ensuring all waste is collected 🚮, but also respecting the path taken and its natural areas 🌳. But that's not all: by getting your race bib, you support the KickCancer association 🎗 which collects funds for the fight against childhood cancer 🧒. €2 are automatically donated, but you can also make an additional donation at the time of payment 🤝.

Your Namur adventure can start as early as the Saturday of the first weekend of April, with the opening of the expo village (Namur Expo). You can collect your race bib there 🎽, but also enjoy the many organized animations 🪅. On Sunday, the alarm will ring early (6 a.m. for the bravest 😉)! ⏰ Don't miss it because this year's event hosts the world record attempt for marathon juggling! 🤹‍♂️ The organization has foreseen everything to make this competition accessible to everyone, including families 👩‍👩‍👦 who want to come run but couldn't find anyone to watch their kids... 👶 Free childcare will be available from 7 a.m. 🧸. In this space, children, aged 3 to 12, will be supervised by the Maison des jeunes et de la Culture de Champion. The number of places is limited, so be sure to indicate this option when registering! 📝

So, will we see you at the Namur Marathon? ⚡

4 reasons to join this race

Run for a good cause 🎗
The Baloise Namur 10K KickCancer raises funds for the fight against childhood cancer 💴. Thus, when you purchase a race bib for the 10 km, €2 are automatically donated to the association. By participating in this race, you are doing a good deed and joining this poignant battle 💪. Research needs funding, and the Namur Marathon proudly supports this fight against the disease by trying to contribute to fundraising efforts 🙏.
Discover the capital of Wallonia 🇧🇪
Throughout your run (or the weekend), you'll be charmed by Namur and the colors of Wallonia 🏘️. Along the Meuse 🏞️, you can discover and explore the richness of Wallonia's heritage and landscapes. Overlooked by its citadel, the city of Namur will transport you to another world. A small advantage: they speak French! 🇨🇵 Yes, in the federal state of Wallonia, the official language is French 🤗, so you won't need your Flemish language guide 🦩.
An event designed for everyone 👪
With its various race formats offered and a program full of entertainment for the whole family 👪 (and friends too 🍻), the race was designed to be inclusive. Not only is the 10 km event accessible to those aged 14 and over, but the 21 km and 42 km distances can also be run from age 16! 🤓 And for the little ones, even though they don't have a designated race, they can enjoy the daycare set up for the occasion 👶. Children can participate in various activities while you’re running (without having to worry about anything)! 🏃
An organization at its finest 🧅
From start to finish, the people of Namur have it all figured out! Bib collection is done ahead of the race (if you registered in advance), so you'll have plenty of time to get organized 📆. The event will start on Saturday afternoon with the opening of the expo village and various animations for those planning to spend the weekend in Namur 🎉. The Sunday program is organized so that everything flows: drop off the kids at the daycare, go run, come back for the podiums, and enjoy the entertainment! 😁

A distance for every taste

  • Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
  • Elevation gain : 150mD+ / 150mD-
  • 1 loopx42.195 km

A few more words

Starting from the Wépion lock, you will embark on a 42.195 km journey along the Meuse! 🌊 You will complete two round trips along the riverbanks and finish with the 10 km course! Eventually, you'll know the direction of the current by heart 😝. But beware, 150 mD+ is still to be expected! 😅

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

You can collect your race bib:

  • From Wednesday, March 18, 2026 to Thursday, April 9, 2026, and on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the Trakks store of your choice

  • Until Thursday, April 9, 2026: at the Trakks store in Gosselies, Etterbeek, Rocourt and Uccle

  • Until Friday, April 10, 2026: Trakks store of Jambes only

Yes, the person will need to present a copy of your ID card or your race bib confirmation email. It's better to have both just in case.

Be aware, the meeting locations and start times vary based on the race:

  • For the marathon: Wépion lock at 9 a.m.

  • For the half-marathon: Profondeville at 9:30 a.m.

  • For the 10 km run: Parc de la plante, Namur at 1:30 p.m.

Shuttles and trains are available for all runners of the different races. When registering, you should select the shuttles you wish to take. Be attentive as your choice is final and cannot be altered afterward. These shuttles cost €4.

Each race has a different package:

For the Baloise Namur Marathon:

  • A sustainable technical t-shirt

  • A collector's screen-printed glass "Chimay"

  • Access to the marathon with all its amenities (toilets, lockers)

  • Free shuttle to the starting point

  • A medal at the finish, with the possibility of personalization

  • A full refreshment at the finish

  • Two "racer" drinks offered

  • Chrono timing competition and your finish video

  • Online results

For the Baloise Namur Half-Marathon:

  • Access to the half-marathon with all its amenities (refreshments, toilets, luggage storage)

  • A medal at the finish (with personalization option)

  • A full refreshment at the finish

  • A drink offered at the "Racer" bar

  • Chrono Timing Competition with your finish video (available online 2 days after the race)

  • Live online results

For the Namur 10 km Solidarity:

  • Access to the 10K solidarity with all its amenities (refreshments, toilets, luggage storage)

  • A medal at the finish (with personalization option)

  • A full refreshment at the finish

  • Chrono Timing Competition with your finish video (available online 2 days after the race)

  • Live online results

Yes, all race formats are made accessible to PRMs (persons with reduced mobility), except for hand bikes. It's also allowed to run with a stroller, with the sole condition of starting behind all other participants (for obvious safety reasons).

A medal at the finish, which you can have engraved for €10.

Here are the prices for race bibs based on the races:

Baloise Namur Marathon:

  • Bibs 1 to 800: €68

  • Bibs 801 to 1,600: €78

  • Bibs 1,601 to 1,800: €89

Baloise Namur Half-Marathon:

  • Bibs 1 to 1,800: €30

  • Bibs 1,801 to 3,600: €35

  • Bibs 3,601 to 5,000: €44

Baloise Namur 10K KickCancer:

  • Bibs 1 to 2,000: €16

  • Bibs 2,001 to 4,000: €19

Refreshment points will be set up approximately every 5 km with water, isotonic drinks (High 5 citrus), energy bars, bananas, oranges, dried fruits, and salty chips (by Croky). At the finish (for runners only): water, soft drinks, solid refreshments, and an additional physio area.

Yes, the number of participants is limited to 11,000 runners across all races. No waiting list will be set up.

The minimum required age for participants varies according to the events:

  • 16 years for the marathon and half-marathon

  • 14 years for the 10 km

You have a maximum time of 6 hours to complete the marathon course to the finish line. If you are running the half-marathon or the 10 km, you must cross the finish line before 3 p.m.

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