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Traffic measures due to Brussels Marathon

Admin BE — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 05:34:14 +0000

On Sunday 28 October 2018 the Brussels Marathon takes place in Brussels. Some roads will be closed to traffic.

The following course will be partially, or totally closed for traffic between 8 am and 2:30 pm:

rue Belliard
rue Ducale
place des Palais
rue de la Loi (part in front of the federal parliament)
rue de la Régence
place Poelaert
avenue Louise (including the tunnels)
bois de la Cambre
avenue Franklin Roosevelt direction Watermael-Boitsfort
chaussée de la Hulpe
avenue Delleur
boulevard du Souverain
avenue de Tervuren
Tervuursesteenweg
carrefour des Quatre Bras (exit Ring closed from 8h30)
some streets in Tervuren
avenue de Tervuren (return)
square Montgomery (surface)

The Cinquantenaire tunnel towards Tervuren will already be closed for traffic at 5:30 am. The tunnel E40 Reyers centre and the Rue de la Loi direction centre will remain open to traffic. The Montgomery tunnel will also be open to traffic.

Good to know:

Marathon of Brussels – race information (race, accessibility, mobility,…)
Information for residents (traffic measures in detail, map and local traffic access)

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International runners flock to Brussels for the 15th edition of the Brussels Airport Marathon

Admin BE — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 17:12:31 +0000

On Sunday 28th October, marathon and half marathon runners will flock to Brussels to discover our European capital on foot. The Brussels Airport Marathon & Half Marathon is an increasingly international event: a record number of participants (28%) will come from outside the country. Runners can still register until the day itself! After the race, runners and supporters can sample delicious Belgian specialities at the new finish line located under the triumphal arch of the Parc du Cinquantenaire.

The Brussels Airport Marathon, in particular, is gaining renewed momentum. “With a full week still to go, we already have well above the number of marathon participants in 2017. Unlike many other European city marathons, we in Brussels offer a comprehensive programme including a very popular half marathon, a mini marathon over 6.5 km and a Chiquita Kids Run over 1 km to actively encourage young people in Brussels to do sports. The choice of so many distances appeals to a wide audience”, says Greg Broekmans from Golazo.

Main sponsor, Brussels Airport, is setting a great example. It is not only mobilising a strong staff delegation of its own; it also convinced five airport companies to unite behind the project.

‘As a company, we strive to promote a healthy and sporty lifestyle amongst our people. We also gave our employees the opportunity to train for the marathon, half marathon or mini-marathon under professional supervision, and to register for free. We additionally wanted to encourage other companies in the airport community to motivate their employees to participate. We are therefore extremely proud that a group of more than 300 enthusiastic runners will represent Brussels Airport at this top international event,’ says Arnaud Feist, Brussels Airport Company CEO.

Start and finish in the majestic Parc du Cinquantenaire

This year, both the start and finish of the Brussels Airport Marathon will be located in the Parc du Cinquantenaire. In doing so, the organiser aims to maximise the comfort and experience of both the participants and their supporters. Indeed, the start and finish lines are now only 200 metres apart, which is far more practical for runners and supporters alike. The starting line will remain in its customary location, at the lower end of the Parc du Cinquantenaire (towards Schuman). However, the finish line will for the first time be located under the imposing triumphal arch.

Participants will broadly follow the same course as in previous years. This time, after the start, however, they will run around the entire perimeter of the Brussels Park. The marathon runners will subsequently traverse the Capuchin wood in Tervuren, via the beautiful arboretum, and thus enjoy some additional greenery en-route. From Sint-Pieters-Woluwe, the course leads straight to the finish line in the Parc du Cinquantenaire.

Welcome to the Belgian Beer Café

The new pop-up Belgian Beer Café at the finish line will serve as the event’s epicentre, where participants and supporters can indulge in a pre and post race chat accompanied by a Belgian beer. Traditional Belgian treats, such as frites, waffles and chocolate will also be on the menu! Aficionados and participants do not have to wait until Sunday to sample these delicacies. The BXL Run Crew is organising a warm-up run with the start and finish at this new hotspot at 11.30 am on Saturday. Everyone is welcome.”

Running together for charity: Run for Parkinson’s

The Brussels Airport Marathon & Half Marathon supports the Demoucelle Parkinson’s Charity, which is working on research into a solution for Parkinson’s disease. Participants can give this vital research a welcome boost with a donation. And numerous other charity campaigns, set up by various participating companies or groups of participants, are increasing the social value of the event year- on-year.

Practical details

The full programme on Sunday 28th October is as follows:

9.00 am: Brussels Airport Marathon (42,195 km)
9.30 am: Brussels Airport 6.5K
10.30 am: Brussels Airport Half Marathon (21,097 km)
11.30 am: Chiquita Kids Run (1 km)

Start & finish of all competitions: Parc du Cinquantenaire

Runners can still register during the Marathon Expo. This year marks the first time that this will take place in the Autoworld Museum in the Parc du Cinquantenaire on Friday (3 pm – 7 pm), Saturday (11 am – 6 pm) and Sunday (from 7 am).

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Brussels Airport is the new main sponsor of the Brussels Marathon & Half Marathon

Admin BE — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 06:32:37 +0000

Brussels Airport is the new title sponsor of the Brussels Marathon & Half Marathon for the next three years. The Brussels Airport Marathon & Half Marathon will be taking place this year on 28 October. Participants can register for the event from 28 February.

As new title sponsor of the Brussels Marathon & Half Marathon, Brussels Airport wants to offer all participants – whether professional or amateur, newcomer or seasoned athlete, young or old, from Brussels or the rest of the country – an athletic challenge near to the airport.

“As airport with a wide worldwide network of destinations, we want to make the name and fame of the Brussels Airport Marathon & Half Marathon even better known internationally. This event, with its international allure, is a perfect opportunity to unite the Belgian people behind a common sports event, and to display the tourist delights of our capital and our country, such as the architecture, the comic book culture or our gastronomy to a large audience”, says Arnaud Feist, CEO of Brussels Airport Company.

The Brussels Airport Marathon & Half Marathon will, for the second year in succession, be part of the Great Run Series, a collection of prestigious long runs in Europe and a predicate for high quality. This is why the event is attracting an ever-growing international public wanting to combine a visit to Brussels with an athletic challenge. Last year, 20% of the more than 13,000 participants came from abroad.

Registration possible from 28 February

The 15th Brussels Airport Marathon & Half Marathon will take place on 28 October 2018. This date allows most athletes a little more preparation time after the summer holidays, during which training is less intensive.

Registration is possible from Wednesday 28 February.

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