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Half Marathon races near Louvain
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Upcoming Half Marathon races near Louvain
JUL 1
26JUL
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Trail de Dinant
Dinant · 70 km away
AUG 3
13AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Le Bortolin Marathon de Hesbaye
Hannut · 35 km away
30AUG
Run · trail · Half Marathon
GR Provincie Trail Luik
Hannuit · 52 km away
30AUG
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Rovertsche Leij Trail
Poppel () · 68 km away
SEP 12
2SEP
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Trail Meyboom Brussels
Bruxelles · 24 km away
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12SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Semi Marathon de Binche
Binche · 64 km away
13SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Groene Halve Marathon Hamont-Achel
Hamont · 72 km away
13SEP
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Teut Trail & Walk
Zonhoven · 48 km away
20SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
WALLS Linker Oevert Great Half Antwerpen
Antwerpen Linkeroever · 44 km away
20SEP
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Miles for Humanity - Leuven
Oud-Heverlee · 6 km away
20SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Mierdentrail
Hooge Mierde · 64 km away
20SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Semi-Marathon de Nivelles
Nivelles · 41 km away
26SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
RoldertorenRun
Run · 69 km away
27SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Bosmarathon
Buggenhout · 38 km away
27SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
EnergyVision Dwars Door Mechelen
Mechelen · 23 km away
27SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Sfeervol Meerssen Run
Meerssen · 74 km away
Louvain · 80 km
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Recurring Half Marathon races near Louvain
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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.
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.
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.
Jogging et Trail de Bois-de-Breux
The Jogging et Trail de Bois-de-Breux is an October running event held in Liège, Belgium, near the Ardennes. Participants can choose from four routes: a 2 km Jeune route, a 5 km Moyen route, an 11 km Classique, and the 21 km Trail Denis Pigeon, which includes a 545-meter elevation gain. This variety allows children, short-distance runners, and trail runners to select a suitable course.
The routes primarily follow paths, small roads, and country lanes, largely avoiding traffic. Much of the running occurs on unpaved surfaces, giving the longer options a character closer to local trail running than a flat city race. The event also guides participants through less-traveled areas of Liège, with course information, results, and photos available on the organizer’s official channels.
Semi de la Province de Liège
The Semi de la Province de Liège begins on Île Monsin, at the Esplanade Roi Albert near the Coronmeuse tram stop, the terminus of Liège’s tram line. This October road race centers on a half marathon, also offering 10 km and 5 km races, plus children’s events and a walking tour on the same day. The routes are flat and quick, with all finishes located close to the new Coronmeuse eco-district.
The race draws from Liège’s marathon heritage; the city was the sixth globally to host a marathon, and a section of the current route retraces that original path. For the half marathon and 10 km events, the course order has been altered: the final three kilometers of the previous route now form the beginning, and the initial three kilometers are now at the end. Approximately 6,000 runners are anticipated, with the post-race area situated near the parade boats.
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.
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.
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.
Semi-Marathon de la province de Liège
The Semi-Marathon de la province de Liège begins on Île Monsin, at the Esplanade Roi Albert, and concludes near the new Coronmeuse eco-district. It is a flat, fast race day centered on the half marathon and 10 km, with a 5 km race, an 8 km walk, and a children’s race also scheduled. The start area is at the end of the tram line, allowing runners to reach it by tram at Coronmeuse, a small detail that recalls the old Liège marathon era.
The route traces parts of Liège’s industrial and riverside landscape: the banks of the Meuse, the canal, Coronmeuse and its track, the Chertal redevelopment site, and the company roads of Île Monsin, including road number 12. A section of the half marathon follows the path of Liège’s historic marathon; the city hosted one of the world’s earliest marathons, and this event revives that old course. The post-race village is located on the island, near passing boats, making the finish area feel connected to the river and port as much as to the race itself.
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.
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About Half Marathon races in Louvain
Leuven Training Notes
Louvain hosts 34 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 Leuven from the centre to the green edges, depending on the day. The Vaart gives you a flat, fast run to Wijgmaal brug and back for about 10 km, with lights and water beside you. Heverlee Woods and Meerdaal Forest handle the Z2 days, muddy trails, and longer base miles. The 7 km Leg burner route sets your legs on fire when you want a sharper city hit. Rise Runners bring the social vibe and plan runs on Strava. DCLA gives you structured work on Diestesteenweg. Leuven Marathon, Leuven Half Marathon, Leuven 10 KM, VK Heuvel-Loop, and Meerdaalwoud Trail anchor the calendar.
Locals ride Leuven because the city centre is compact, calm, and full of bikes. The easy spin into the green is 6 km. The hard loop is 7 km and 1314 altitude meters from Zoet Water Oud-Heverlee when fitness is good. The 80 km loop starts at Parking Phillipssite and climbs 580 altitude meters around arrival city Leuven. The hills sit toward Tervuren and Huldenberg, with Hageland rolling east and vines on southern slopes. The Earls of Leuven sit in the local club scene. Grote Prijs Jef Scherens and Cyclocross Leuven are the anchor race names.
Spring and autumn suit Leuven best, with pleasant running and riding temperatures and proper forest colour. Summer gives long daylight for extended Z2 rides, late runs, and extra loops through Heverlee Woods, Meerdaal Forest, Park Abbey, and the Vaart. Locals use the warm months for longer gravel, brewery routes, and relaxed base miles after work. Winter shortens the day, so runners lean on the Vaart and KU Leuven Campus in Heverlee for streetlights. Cyclists keep it practical with compact city riding, gravel when the surface plays nice, and Cyclocross Leuven in January for the season’s sharper edge.