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• Personalized chest number is possible until: August 18, 00h00

• Group registrations are possible until: August 18, 00h00

• Day registrations are possible: yes

• Registration transfer / resale is possible until: Sept. 6, 8 p.m. See here hHow to transfer your ticket easily. Or read the step-by-step plan here

Chest number collection:  

• Runners'lab Zwijndrecht during opening hours
  • Wednesday, September 3: 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Thursday, September 4: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Friday, September 5: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Romain De Vidtspark

• • Saturday, September 6: 9am-12pm
  • Sunday, Sept. 7: from 11 a.m.

Start -and finish location

The start and finish are located on the Parklaan in Sint-Niklaas. The Parklaan can only be reached on foot. The podium ceremony will take place in the Romain de Vidtspark on the big stage.

Medal

For all Keep on Running events, we provide a beautiful medal that perfectly reflects the atmosphere of the event. Kids Run participants also receive a beautiful medal and a Caprisun. All participants of the 5 km and 10 km also receive at the finish line a Vitamin Well water and a FULFIL protein bar

Food and beverage outlets

Atmosphere and fun are guaranteed! The Balloon Run is part of the annual Vrede festivities, making the downtown area buzzing with activity. Runners and supporters can enjoy plenty of food and drink options and various activities and performances.

All information and programming can be read at : Home | Vredefeesten

Cupless event

Attention! All Keep on Running events since 2025 are cupless. This white means that we do NOT provide cups at the supply stations.

• You provide your own runner's backpack or drinking cup and take it with you on the course

• You can use an ecocup at €3 when you register or at the cash desk

• You can use a Runners' lab softflask at €12 when you register or at the box office

Luggage

A guarded tent is provided at the chest number drop-off area for luggage. This will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location: Romain De Vidtspark at the statue of Reynaert The Fox.

Keep on Running T-shirts

We have 4 high-quality running T-shirts in our range. Add your favorite color in your shopping cart and become part of our #keeponrunning community. A T-shirt costs 15 euros and you pick it up on the day of the event itself at the T-shirt stand or at the reception.

Can't attend the event unexpectedly after all? We will put your T-shirt after the event in the nearest Runners'lab store after a call to events@keeponrunning.be

Changing rooms, showers and sanitary facilities

From 12h - 17h the dressing rooms and showers of Sports Center De Witte Molen (Azalealaan) are open. DO NOT leave personal belongings here, this place is not monitored.

Accessibility

All information on how to reach the Balloon Run and Vredefeesten can be found here: Reach | Peace Festivals

• Bicycle : Several additional bicycle parking facilities are provided on the grounds. You can find them on Parklaan, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwplein, Stationsplein, Castrohof, Sint-Nicolaasplein and Houtbriel.

• Car: view real-time parking information here: Car | Vredefeesten. Be sure to arrive sufficiently in advance, as you may have to walk a bit.

Free parking is available at the Waasland Shopping Center, approximately 1 kilometer from the Romain De Vidtspark and Park Avenue.

• Bus: Attention: adjusted schedules from De Lijn. Check your app for real-time info.

• Train: get off at Sint-Niklaas station and come on foot to the Romain De Vidtspark.

Sports Insurance

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