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Upcoming Half Marathon races near Brussels
JUL 1
26JUL
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Trail de Dinant
Dinant · 76 km away
AUG 2
13AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Le Bortolin Marathon de Hesbaye
Hannut · 55 km away
30AUG
Run · trail · Half Marathon
GR Provincie Trail Luik
Hannuit · 67 km away
SEP 11
2SEP
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Trail Meyboom Brussels
Bruxelles
12SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Semi Marathon de Binche
Binche · 50 km away
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13SEP
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Teut Trail & Walk
Zonhoven · 73 km away
20SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
WALLS Linker Oevert Great Half Antwerpen
Antwerpen Linkeroever · 42 km away
20SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Semi-Marathon de Nivelles
Nivelles · 28 km away
20SEP
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Miles for Humanity - Leuven
Oud-Heverlee · 25 km away
26SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Dwars Door Kruisem
Cruyshautem · 58 km away
26SEP
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Kwaremont Trail
Kluisbergen · 60 km away
27SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
EnergyVision Dwars Door Mechelen
Mechelen · 22 km away
27SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Versele-Laga Run
Deinze · 60 km away
27SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Bosmarathon
Buggenhout · 22 km away
Brussels · 80 km
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Recurring Half Marathon races near Brussels
Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly
Den Halve van Geshaa
Den Halve van Geshaa is a half marathon held in Grasheide, a hamlet of Putte in Antwerp province, Belgium, on the first Saturday of October. The main race covers 21.1 km. Runners can also complete the distance as a relay team of two or three. Additionally, a 7 km race follows the same route for those preferring a single lap.
The start and finish are located at the SV Grasheide football club on Galeistraat. The half marathon consists of three laps of 7.033 km each. Approximately half of the course is unpaved, combining quiet paved roads with field and forest paths. The route is closed to traffic, with marshals and kilometer markers provided. Water stations are available on each lap, along with a supply point at 3.5 km. Geshaalopers organize the event, making it accessible for local runners and relay teams, and supporting a different charitable cause annually.
Semi-marathon de Dinant
The Semi-marathon de Dinant is a new half marathon scheduled for October in Dinant. The start and finish will be in the city center, alongside the Meuse River. Organizers anticipate over 1,000 participants for this inaugural road race, designed for a wide range of runners.
The course is planned to trace the Meuse between Hastière and Dinant, meaning participants will run alongside the river for most of the race, rather than through city streets. The precise route awaits final SPW approval for homologation. Maxime Laloux, also organizer of the Dinant trail, is heading this project with François Weynant and the Brasseur brothers, individuals well-known to local runners.
Van Cauter Halve Marathon Erpe-Mere
The Van Cauter Half Marathon Erpe-Mere takes place in October in Erpe-Mere, East Flanders, Belgium. The main 21.1 km race begins at the church in Aaigem. The event also features 3.5 km and 11.5 km runs, alongside youth races of 450 m for toddlers, 750 m for younger primary-school children, and 1000 m for older primary-school children.
The shorter races and youth distances are based at Domain Steenberg. Half marathon runners use Aaigem as their race base and collect their numbers at the church. The event is a fixture on the local sports calendar, offering live timing, many children and recreational runners, and supporters along a route showcasing the greener parts of Erpe-Mere.
EnergyVision Dwars Door Hasselt
EnergyVision Dwars Door Hasselt is a city running event held in Hasselt, Limburg, offering race distances from a 1 km kids run to a 21.0975 km half marathon. It is known locally as Limburg’s coziest city run, yet it is also a significant event, with almost 14,000 runners participating in a recent edition, ranking it as the third largest running event in Flanders. The event features 3 km, 5 km, 10 km, 15 km, the half marathon, the Persil Kids Run, and a handbike race.
The half marathon is officially measured and World Athletics-certified, attracting approximately 3,000 runners since its introduction. The children’s run is untimed, while the 3 km through half marathon races utilize chips to record net time from start to finish. Participants receive a commemorative medal, aid stations along the route and at the finish, changing rooms and showers at PXL, bag storage, and results published online and via Het Belang van Limburg’s digital newspaper.
TREK Antwerp Marathon
The TREK Antwerp Marathon is an October running event in Antwerp, a Belgian port city on the Scheldt. Participants can select the full marathon, half marathon, or 10K, accommodating both long-distance runners and those seeking a shorter city race. The event draws a significant field for a Belgian city race, with approximately 20,000 runners participating across the three distances. This marks the sixth edition of the race.
The route crosses the center of Antwerp, passing historic landmarks instead of skirting the city's periphery. Marathon participants are supported by pacers identified by colored target-time flags. The course features aid stations and distinct kilometer and time markers. All finishers are awarded a medal, and marathon entrants also receive an event T-shirt. Additionally, runners have the option to pay after completing the race to have their medal engraved with their name and finish time. Timing is managed via electronic chip with live results available online. The practical arrangements include changing tents and secure bag storage, but showers are not provided at the venue.
Trage Wegen Jogging
Trage Wegen Jogging is a running event held in October in Boutersem, located in Belgium’s Vlaams-Brabant province, starting at Sport’O’Droom. Participants can choose from 5 km, 10 km, 16 km, and 21 km distances. Time registration uses chips, and the event features a free-start format divided into two blocks.
The course consists almost entirely of unpaved paths, featuring numerous single-track sections, making it more of a trail run than a road race. The route is marked, and aid stations are available along the way. Sport’O’Droom offers amenities such as changing rooms, showers, and luggage storage. Additionally, there are 400 m and 800 m kids' runs. Every child participating receives a medal. This marks the 12th edition of the race.
Vondelhof Trail
The Vondelhof Trail begins and ends at the Vondelhof in Haaltert, with Maspoe organizing the race from Vondelen 14. Participants can select from 12 km, 21 km, or 30 km routes, all designed as trail courses rather than road races. Over 70% of the course is off-road, making it a day for trail shoes, not fast, flat asphalt. The event takes place in autumn and is in its second edition.
The route includes singletrack, unpaved forest paths, gravel roads, mud, and some climbing; organizers advise that good grip is important. It is not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers. The race is cup-free, requiring runners to bring their own cup for water at aid stations. Streets near the start will be closed to traffic, parking is restricted to surrounding streets, and arriving on foot or by bike is encouraged. Later in the day, Haaltert Loopt offers 4 km, 8 km, and 12 km options with the same setup.
Linker Oevert Marathon Antwerpen
The Linker Oevert Marathon Antwerpen is a city road race in Antwerp, Belgium, held in mid-October. Participants can select 10 km, half marathon, or full marathon distances, accommodating both those advancing from shorter races and experienced marathoners.
Each distance features a single-loop course: 10 km, 21.0975 km, or 42.195 km. The route crosses Antwerp, offering sights of the River Scheldt and city landmarks. Spectators can cheer runners, then explore Antwerp's attractions such as the zoo, the MAS museum, or the diamond district.
Beemdenjogging
Beemdenjogging begins and ends at Kapelstraat 1 in Zoersel, sending runners into the Zoerselbos for a recreational nature run. Online registration remains open until late October, offering lower prices for pre-registration and a higher fee for same-day sign-ups. The facilities are functional: parking and bicycle storage are available at the start, with additional parking nearby in Zoersel, along with free sports bag storage, changing rooms, and showers.
The course consists mainly of unpaved roads, guiding participants through forest paths and quieter areas within and surrounding the Zoerselbos. The 14 km and 21 km routes feature aid stations, but participants must provide their own cup or bottle as disposable cups are not provided; reusable cups are available for purchase. All finishers receive a complimentary pancake post-race, and event photos will be published on the website, with participants able to inform photographers if they prefer not to be photographed.
Donkmeerloop De Mooiste Halve
Donkmeerloop De Mooiste Halve is a road race held at Festival Hall Donkmeer in Berlare, East Flanders. The start and finish are on Donklaan, adjacent to the lake. The race offers 6 km, 12 km, and half marathon distances, and is scheduled for autumn. Jente Samson, the Flanders Project Team, the municipality of Berlare, and the Province of East Flanders organize the event. It has been held for 11 consecutive editions, expanding from 450 participants in its first year to over 2,000, with fields now sold out.
The courses traverse the Donkmeer area, the old duck decoy, and Nieuwdonk. This ensures even the shorter distances offer the same lake-and-park environment as the half marathon. Half marathon participants can utilize seven pacers, identifiable by orange shirts, aiming for finish times between 1:20 and 2:10. Past editions featured the Belgian Championship, charity runs, and support for a children's heart fund. The race maintains practical amenities: aid stations on each lap, electronic timing, changing facilities and showers at the start/finish, medals for all finishers, a finisher drink, and trophies awarded.
Marathon Kasterlee
Marathon Kasterlee is a running event in Kasterlee, Belgium. Both the marathon and half marathon begin at 10:00 AM in mid-November. The race uses a 21 km loop; marathon participants complete the loop twice, and half marathoners complete it once. This is not a fast, city-road race, as approximately 90 percent of the course runs through forest and field paths.
The route is suitable for runners who prefer soft ground, varied footing, and a rural setting that can become challenging after rain. The participant list frequently includes triathletes and duathletes using this event as a final preparation before the Hel van Kasterlee, the local winter duathlon. One sold-out edition attracted 300 marathon runners and 1,600 half marathon runners, contributing to the event's significant participation while maintaining its local identity.
Zakloop Nisse
Zakloop Nisse is a half marathon held near Nisse in late autumn. One past edition featured nearly summer-like weather interspersed with stormy periods, creating mixed conditions for a November event.
Mike Suurmond of Vlissingen won the men's race, taking the lead around the 25% mark and finishing five minutes ahead of Jasper Marcusse. Nelleke Baldé from Grijpskerke won the women's race. Both winners are triathletes whose primary strength is running. Marcusse placed second and Erwin Harmes third, repeating their results from the prior edition.
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About Half Marathon races in Brussels
Brussels Miles And Hills
Brussels hosts 28 Half Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals run Brussels like a green city with stairs, parks, and sneaky hills. Brussels Runners meets several times a week in Woluwe Park, Bois de la Cambre, Forêt de Soignes, and Cinquantenaire Park, and the Thursday 5k Park Run starts at 19:00 from Guinguette Maurice. BRUSSELS RUN CREW meets every two weeks for 5K or 10K, then keeps Sundays for long runs. La Promenade Verte gives you almost 40 miles around the city, mostly in green areas. The old Stock Exchange starts the classic city-centre loop. The anchor races are 20km de Brussels, Brussels Ekiden, No Finish Line, and Brussels Marathon.
Locals ride Brussels with road legs, gravel bikes, and a good eye for turns. Brussels Big Brackets Cycling Club brings the Sunday ride energy, Elite 2 racing, gravel, gran fondo, BRM, and ultra cycling. Brussels Unchained rides around Brussels at 24 km/h to 30 km/h, with newcomer, amateur race, women’s, and gravel groups. Pro Velo, CyCLO, Hors Catégorie, and Bike-Packer keep the bike scene practical. The node network covers 220km over more than 65 cycling nodes, and the 8 themed routes cover canals, Maelbeek, rural Brussels, and up-and-down roads. The climbs sit south in Forêt de Soignes, east in Flemish Brabant, and west in small valleys.
Spring and autumn are the best months because the legs feel good and the race calendar has rhythm. Summer gives warm Z2 mornings, fast evening intervals, and violent thunderstorms that can flip a plan quickly. Winter stays cool, and snowfall is infrequent enough that locals keep running parks, streets, and forest paths. Runners use Cinquantenaire Park, the Hippodrome de Boitsfort, Parc de Forest, and Parc Duden when the work is intervals or hills. Cyclists shift toward winterproof loops like Hallerbos (Winterproof), canal paths to the north, and steady base miles when the roads feel less playful.