Marathon of Kruibeke
March 2, 2024
Enjoy nature in its purest form
What?
The "Polders of Kruibeke" nature reserve is not only a controlled flood plain but also a Valhalla for athletes who want to enjoy nature in its purest form. With its unpaved paths, vast fields and a multitude of animal and plant species, you will be in a fantastic environment to complete your sporting challenge.
You can choose from 3 distances within the course: 10.5K, 21K & 42K. If running a half or full marathon is a bridge too far for you, you can also participate in our walk! You walk for 21K through the same fantastic scenery with the same amenities and all at your own pace!
Details.
When?
Hour
9:00 Marathon
9:10 Walkers Half Marathon
12:30 Half Marathon
2:00 10.5K
Where?
How far?
Price?
10.5K: €17
21K Run: €32
21K Walk: €17
42K: €52
Afterparty: €7 (optional)
Eco cup: €3 (optional)
Registration is possible until?
What do I get for this?
Electronic timekeeping
Insurance
Supplies along the way
Goodie bag
Free storage sports bags
Photographer
Free entrance Night of Super 8 (personal)
Prizes for first three men and women on each run distance
Terms and conditions?
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Trail
Marathon participants run the 21K course twice. Participants of the half marathon run the 21K loop once. For the 10.5K, they also stick to one lap.
The entire course is fully signposted, and there are signalizers at key points.
Substrate:
- 1/5 Trail path
- 1/5 towpath paved
- 3/5 Asphalt
In case of heavy rain, the course will be revisited, according to the condition of the off-road trails.
There are two aid stations on the course, equipped with Red Cross staff.
Program
Starting shot runners
42K: 9 a.m.
21K: 12:30 p.m.
10.5K: 2 p.m.
Starting shot walkers
21K: free start between 9:10 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
Award ceremony
42K: around 1 p.m.
21K : around 2:30 p.m.
10.5K: around 4:30 p.m.
Afterparty: following (participants have free admission to this. Additional tickets can be purchased for €7. See below)
Practical info
Chest number collection
To save time, you can pick up your chest number in advance. You can do so from Wednesday, Feb. 28 to Friday, March 1 at Runners' lab Zwijndrecht during opening hours.
Note: Runners and walkers will receive a chest number.
Chest number pickup can also be done on the day at the "pickup chest numbers" booth.
- 8 am - 8:55 am: Pick up chest numbers runners marathon.
- 8 a.m. - 9:05 a.m.: Pick up chest numbers WALK half marathon.
- 10 am - 12:25 pm: Pick up chest numbers runners half marathon.
- 12 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.: Pick up chest numbers runners quarter marathon.
At the chest numbers you can also buy your eco cup worth €3, because at the feeding stations NO drinking cups will be provided. You will have to provide or buy your own cup/ eco cup or Camelbak at the "collect chest numbers" stand.
Day registration
Day registration is possible if the limit of 1,200 pre-registrations is not reached.
Luggage
Free storage is provided for your personal belongings.
Changing rooms, showers and sanitary facilities
Changing rooms and showers are not provided. Restrooms are provided on and off the course.
Food and beverage outlets
Throughout the day you can visit the food trucks for delicious snacks and vegetarian alternatives. These meals are paying and not included in the price of the (Half) marathon or walk.
Accessibility
The Line
Operated by lines 93, 95, 97, 99, 99S
Stop: Scheldelei - 200m from the event.
Follow signage once arrived.
The water bus
From Antwerp, Linkeroever, Kallo, Hemiksem or Lillo, you can easily reach the Kruibeke Marathon with the Waterbus. The Kruibeke stop is 200m from the event.
The bicycle
Cycling is an ideal warm-up for the Kruibeke Marathon.
Sufficient parking spaces will be provided at Parking 1: Scheldelei, 9150 Kruibeke.
The organization encourages everyone to carpool, take bicycles or public transportation!
Participation fee
Prices vary by purchase date.
Decide soon and enjoy the "Early Bird" rate through Jan. 1, 2024.
Night of Super 8
It is said that runners have the best dancing legs. Whether that rule still holds true after a marathon, we will experience during the Night of Super 8.
Once all the runners and walkers are in, we'll get this after party going.
All participants of this event have free admission. Would you like to bring some fine company with you? Then you can purchase additional tickets in the registration form. The price for one ticket is €7.
Lineup
The first DJ will start on it around 5 p.m. Who that is and who will follow after that will be announced later. Stay tuned.
Purchasing tickets but not walking or hiking along?
Then click here.
I'm walking with you!
Registration is open until
March 1, 2024
Personal Coaching.
Prepare for your running challenge.
Would you like to keep running injury-free and enjoy this fantastic sport while getting yourself optimally prepared for an upcoming running challenge? Then maybe our brand new coaching package is just the thing for you!
Coaching Package
completely tailored to your needs.-
1 lactate test + intake interview
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3-month training schedule fully personalized
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Permanent coaching (remote) with weekly updating schedule
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2 live workshops (including guided training)
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Using TrainingPeaks
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Formatting personal competition plan
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