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Marathon races near Liège
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4JUL
Run · trail · Marathon
Trail du Petit Papillon - Erezee
Erezee · 39 km away
JUL 1
26JUL
Run · trail · Marathon
Trail de Dinant
Dinant · 63 km away
AUG 8
7AUG
Run · road · Marathon
48. Monschau Marathon
Monschau-Konzen · 49 km away
7AUG
Run · trail · Marathon
Monschau Marathon
Monschau · 48 km away
8AUG
Run · trail · Marathon
Monschau Marathon
Konzen · 49 km away
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8AUG
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48. Monschau-Marathon warm-up
Monschau-Konzen · 49 km away
11AUG
Run · trail · Marathon
Trail Des Fantômes
La Roche-en-Ardenne · 52 km away
13AUG
Run · road · Marathon
Le Bortolin Marathon de Hesbaye
Hannut · 35 km away
15AUG
Run · road · Marathon
Marathon de Hesbaye
Hannut · 35 km away
30AUG
Run · trail · Marathon
Trailrun van de Voervallei
Tervuren · 77 km away
SEP 6
5SEP
Run · trail · Marathon
Hastrail
Hastière · 72 km away
6SEP
Run · trail · Marathon
Trail des 3 Rochers - Grand-Halleux
Vielsalm · 47 km away
13SEP
Run · trail · Marathon
Trail du Hérou - Houffalize
Houffalize · 57 km away
13SEP
Run · trail · Marathon
GR Provincie Trail Luxemburg
Érezée · 39 km away
19SEP
Run · road · Marathon
Holle Wegen Jogging
Hoegaarden · 50 km away
27SEP
Run · road · Marathon
Marathon de l'Ourthe
Hamoir · 24 km away
Liège · 80 km
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Recurring Marathon races near Liège
Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly
Wilhelminaberg Trappen Marathon
The Wilhelminaberg Trappen Marathon course for runners includes a 248-meter staircase with 508 steps. This race takes place in Landgraaf, South Limburg, situated on the 93-meter Wilhelminaberg, which is the highest slag heap in the Netherlands. It is a lap-based road and stair race, offering distances from 5 km up to a marathon, alongside a kids run and a Business Run for teams of up to five.
Each standard lap is 1,090 meters. Consequently, the 5 km requires 5 laps, the 10 km is 10 laps, the 10 mile is 16 laps, the half marathon is 21 laps, and the marathon is 42 laps. The full marathon involves runners ascending the staircase 44 times, totaling 22,350 steps. This is why Dutch media refers to it as the toughest marathon in the Netherlands. The kids run features a scaled-down version of the central element: it begins at the base of the stairs and concludes at the summit.
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.
Night-Marathon Spa-Francorchamps
Night-Marathon Spa-Francorchamps allows runners to use the asphalt of the Spa-Francorchamps motor-racing circuit in Stavelot, Belgium, after dark. The event takes place in October on the famous circuit between Stavelot and Spa-Francorchamps, offering solo distances from a single 7 km lap to 14 km, half marathon, and full marathon. Relay options include 14 km for duos, 21 km for trios, and 42 km for duos, suitable for first-timers, club runners, and groups sharing the distance.
The course utilizes the circuit itself, providing a straightforward appeal: participants run on the same asphalt typically used by cars and bikes, with pit boxes, racing lines, and the Ardennes air surrounding them instead of a typical road loop. Race numbers and pre-ordered shirts are collected at the registration desk on the circuit, food trucks are located behind the Formula 1 pit boxes, and spectators require advance visitor tickets. The location defines the race's primary characteristic: a night run on a motorsport landmark, distinct from a city-street race.
Rursee Marathon
The Rursee Marathon takes place in Germany's Eifel National Park on the first Sunday of November, with its origins dating back to 1997. This full marathon utilizes natural trails, attracting approximately 400 to 500 participants annually. It is a challenging race, distinct from a straightforward road event.
The course winds through the Rursee region, offering participants forest paths, hilly sections, and lake-adjacent terrain, deviating from urban environments. The event also features a 16.5 km run, introduced in 2004, and a 5 km race held the day prior to the marathon, catering to those seeking the Eifel environment without committing to the full marathon distance.
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Rursee Marathon
The Rursee Marathon begins in Einruhr-Simmerath, within Germany’s Eifel National Park. The main race starts at 10:30 on the first Sunday in November. First held in 1997, it is a trail-heavy marathon, not a flat city race, covering 42.2 km of nature tracks with approximately 370 metres of elevation gain. The marathon typically attracts 400 to 500 runners, and the entire event draws about 1,000 to 3,000 participants across multiple distances.
The weekend offers several event options for runners and walkers: a 16.5 km race, a 5 km race, a 2 km children’s race, and a 16.5 km walk or Nordic walk on Saturday. The 16.5 km run was introduced after the marathon was established, and the Rursee-Ultra, a longer distance, is held every second year. While the course setting is a primary attraction, it is not a simple sightseeing run; the marathon is generally considered a challenging race on natural paths around the Rursee area.
29 Rursee-Marathon
The Rursee-Marathon is a running event held in Simmerath-Einruhr during a November weekend. Its races are centered around the Rursee, rather than a single road distance. The program includes a 52 km ultra, a full marathon, a 16.5 km run, a 5 km run, a 16.5 km walking and Nordic walking event, and two children’s races of 600 m and 2 km. This setup allows families and groups of varying abilities to participate in the same event weekend, from young children in free races to adults selecting between short, marathon, and ultra distances.
The primary route concept involves participants running around the Rursee, a reservoir in the Eifel region near the Belgian border. Saturday's schedule generally features walking, children's events, and the 5 km race, while Sunday is dedicated to the longer distances, including the ultra, marathon, and 16.5 km run. Rursee-Marathon e. V. is the organizing body. The event website provides practical information such as course maps, directions, parking details, past results, and photo galleries from previous editions. Entry fees are reasonable compared to larger events, with free children's races and early registration discounts for the longer Sunday races.
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.
Nationaal Park Marathon Hoge Kempen
The Nationaal Park Marathon Hoge Kempen guides participants off-road through Hoge Kempen National Park in Maasmechelen, Limburg. This late-winter Sunday event offers four distances: 7 km, 14 km, 21 km, and 42 km, suitable for short-distance hikers, trail runners, half-marathoners, and marathon runners.
The route highlights the park's unique landscapes, Belgium’s only national park. Participants can register online, find support along the course, and use chip timing. A portion of each registration fee supports nature projects within the park.
Heuvelland Marathon
The Heuvelland Marathon takes place in Zuid-Limburg during March. Both the marathon and half marathon begin in Vaals, with all distances concluding in Gulpen. This is a hilly trail-running event, not a road marathon. The 42.2 km course involves approximately 943 metres of climbing, the half marathon has 456 metres of ascent, and the 14 km option still includes 287 metres of elevation gain.
The route crosses diverse nature trails between Vaals and Gulpen, meaning mud is a possibility. Finishers receive vlaai, a local Limburg tart, instead of a standard medal photo. The event accommodates walkers via the Heuvelland Walk and includes relay teams of 2 or 4. Participants consist of local Dutch runners and international visitors. A recent edition saw a record 1,300 participants, and the marathon distance has been recognized for the UTMB Index.
Leuven Marathon
The Leuven Marathon is an urban road race held in Leuven, Belgium, on a Sunday in April, starting and finishing at Sportoase. Participants can select from a marathon, half marathon, or 10 km race, catering to both full-distance athletes and those preferring a shorter city run.
The course winds through central Leuven, with marathon participants completing an additional loop towards the Brabantse Wouden. Live music, DJs, and numerous spectators line the route, contributing to a city event atmosphere rather than a secluded road race. The inaugural event attracted 17,900 participants in total, comprising approximately 3,300 marathon runners and about 5,700 in the 10 km race. The organizers established the event following the success of the European Running Championships in Leuven, which contributed to its immediate large scale.
L'Enfer Des Nutons
L'Enfer Des Nutons is a mountain trail race held in Fromelennes, Ardennes, Grand Est region of France, on a weekend at the end of April. The name references the nuton, a creature from Ardennes folklore, and the event incorporates this local legend with the motto “Les Nutons n'ont pas peur du feu!” Participants can select from 6 km, 11 km, 22 km, and 50 km distances, offering a short introduction to trail running alongside a more demanding day in the hills.
The distances present significant elevation gains relative to their length: the 6 km route includes approximately 200 m of elevation gain, the 11 km has 450 m, and the 22 km ascends around 1,100 m. The 50 km, noted as the most popular choice, features roughly 2,000 m to 2,400 m of positive elevation, classifying it as a Trail S category for extended mountain races. The shorter distances are designed for novice and intermediate runners, while the 22 km and 50 km cater to those seeking a more challenging Ardennes course with continuous climbs.
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About Marathon races in Liège
Liège Training Notes
Liège hosts 29 Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals keep easy runs in Parc de la Boverie, Parc Saint-Léonard, and the tight streets around the centre. Parc de la Boverie gives you a clean loop feel when you want Z2 without thinking too much. La Corrida des Remparts uses city streets around Parc Saint-Léonard, Place des déportés, and Rue des Glacis, so runners know those corners well. Les Baroudeurs Liégeois bring the trail mood, with Sarti-Trail, Trail Liège Métropole, Trail d'Esneux, and Trail La Fontinoise close in the calendar. Les 24H jogging de Liège, Batirun Liège, the Semi-Marathon de la Province de Liège, and Beer Lovers' Marathon are the anchor checks.
Locals ride from the Meuse valley and choose the day from there. The Meuse gives you a relaxed outing, and the Ardennes give you the bigger effort. The loop is 5 km from Liège to Liège. La Redoute sits on the route, and the gradients don't lie as they slowly rise to 14%. The Ourthe Valley Loop and Liège-Esneux-Liège pull riders south, while NL09 - Liège to Maastricht points north. Lüttich - Momignies runs 169 km and climbs 1,398 m, so it works for a hard gran fondo day.
July and August are the best months, and most people ride then. Summer stays moderated by maritime air, so base miles feel steady rather than cooked. Locals use the warm stretch for long Z2, Ardennes climbs, and race legs before Liège-Bastogne-Liège stories come back into every cafe ride. Winter stays mild for this latitude and inland position, so runners still keep Parc de la Boverie and Parc Saint-Léonard in the rotation. The colder months shift the mood toward intervals, cyclocross grit, shorter loops, and trail days where the Ourthe and Ardennes feel more honest than fast.