Kruibeke Marathon - Keep on Running

Marathon of Kruibeke

March 1, 2025

Enjoy nature in its purest form

What?

The nature reserve "Polders of Kruibeke" is not only a controlled flood area, but also a Valhalla for sportsmen who want to enjoy nature in its purest form. During the beautiful but challenging course in the polders of Kruibeke, you will not only see various polder pearls - but you will also encounter extra entertainment in many places. A DJ in the middle of a nature reserve, or a cookie monster cheering you on? So you'll soon forget those muddy shoes and pound just that little bit harder against the wind.

You are already getting your money's worth with a choice of different distances, within the set 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!

This year, for the first time, there is also a 1K kid run for the youngest runners!

After arriving, you will receive a fantastic goodie bag provided by all the strong sponsors, take a nice shower and fight off acidification at the connecting (by now legendary) afterparty. Tickets available soon.

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Details.

When?

March 1, 2025

Hour

7 a.m.: Welcome
9 a.m.: Marathon
9 a.m.: Walkers Half Marathon
11 a.m.: Kidsrun
12 a.m.: Half Marathon
2 p.m.: 10.5 kilometers

Where?

Polders of Kruibeke - East Flanders

Scheldelei 1, 9150 Kruibeke

How far?

1K: kidsrun (up to 12 years old)
10.5K: run
21k: run & walk
42k: run

Price?

Prices vary by purchase date. See below.

Registration is possible until?

Feb. 27, 2025

or while supplies last.

What do I get for this?

Medal
Insurance
First aid
Supply and entertainment
Electronic timing
Showers
Goodie bag
Guarded storage area sports bags
Event village
Atmosphere and aftermovie
Free entrance afterparty (personal)
Podium prizes

Terms and conditions?

Read them here

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Course + GPX

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.

Download the GPX of the 21 and 42K here.

The GPX of the 10.5K can be found here download.

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.

Several entertainment points are provided throughout the course.

Supply:

10.5K: 2 supply points
21K: 3 supply points
42K: 6 supply points
We are a cupless event. Eco-cups or soft flasks are to bring your own or purchase at your registration.

Program

8:45 a.m.: Warm-up and gathering Marathon

9 a.m.: Marathon

9:10-9:30 a.m.: Walkers Half Marathon (free start)

11:15 a.m.: Warm up and gather Kidsrun

11:30 a.m.: Kidsrun (up to 12 years old)

12:15 p.m.: Warm-up and gathering Half Marathon

12:30 p.m.: Half Marathon

2 p.m.: 10.5 kilometers

Stage ceremonies

Hours are still to be communicated.

No awards ceremony for the kids run. But a beautiful medal and fun goodie bag for each kid!

Afterparty

Tickets and lineup available soon.

Practical info

Race number collection

To save time, you can pick up your chest number in advance. You can do so from Tuesday, Feb. 25, to Friday, Feb. 28, at Runners' lab Zwijndrecht during store opening hours.

All participants will receive a chest number. Without a chest number, no participation!

Picking up the chest number can also be done on the day itself between 08:00 - 14:00 at the supporters' village on the Scheldelei.

Attention!!! Marathon of Kruibeke is a cupless event. This 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 purchase an ecocup at €3 at your registration or at the box office
You can purchase a Runners'lab softflask at €12 when you register or at the box office

Day registration

Day registration without a personalized chest number is possible only if tickets are still available.

Don't hesitate too long! Marathon of Kruibeke has been sold out for 2 years in a row 😉.

Luggage

A free storage area is provided for your personal belongings with security.

Changing rooms, showers and sanitary facilities

Changing rooms and showers are provided. Restrooms are provided on and off the course.

Food and beverage outlets

Throughout the day, everyone can visit the food trucks for delicious (vegetarian) snacks. (Not included in your ticket)

The bar is open continuously in the heated tent. Vouchers are also valid during the after party.

A reusable cup in the supporters' village = 1 receipt.

Have a question:

Find the answer to your question on our Instagram or Facebook event.

Or email events@keeponrunning.be

Accessibility

The Line

Operation by lines 93, 95, 97, 99, 99S
Stop: Scheldelei Kruibeke - 200m from the event.

Follow signage once arrived.

Timetable

The Waterbus

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.

Timetable

The Bicycle

Are you coming by bike? This is an ideal warm-up for the Kruibeke Marathon.

Sufficient parking spaces will be provided at Parking 1: Scheldelei, 9150 Kruibeke.

The Car

There is limited parking on the Scheldelei.

The organization encourages everyone to carpool, take bicycles or public transportation!

Participation fee

The first 150 participants can enjoy the early-bird rate, so don't wait too long to register!

Including personalized chest number: until February 10, 2025
Without personalized chest number or while supplies last: until Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025

Feel like running Marathon of Kruibeke in matching T-shirt? Then order it together with your registration. Check out the tshirt here. An MVK tshirt costs 15 euros.(Tip. T-shirts come out small - order one size bigger)

Afterparty

It is said that runners have the best dancing legs. Whether that rule still holds true after a marathon, we will experience during the third edition of our legendary marathon afterparty.

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? You certainly can! Tickets available soon.

Info & tickets

Coming soon

Run MVK as a team!

Fancy some fun team building with your colleagues, or would you like to encourage each other as former leadership team to reach a new running goal together?

Then register now here sign up as a group. (This link will work starting next week)

View the group enrollment roadmap here

Group registrations possible until 10/02/2025

For questions: events@keeponrunning.be

Why enroll in group?

Your group name on all chest numbers
extra recognizable in photos
all the chest numbers are ready together at the reception desk, so only 1 person has to come to pick them up
group registration possible on invoice
special price for the largest group

NEW kids run

For years we have been asked if it is also possible for children to participate in the Kruibeke Marathon. For safety reasons we could never allow this, until now.

We put our heads together and mapped out a fun, safe and defined course in the Kortbroek in Kruibeke. This is on the other side of the Scheldelei, or as they say in the vernacular "in the small polder". Perfect for our smallest runners.

FAQ Kidsrun

From what age may you participate in the kids run?

You can participate in the kids run from age 6 and up to age 12.

If you just turned 12 this year and would still like to participate you may do so as well.

As a parent, may I accompany my child?

We often get this question and understand it. Therefore, as a parent, you may walk with your child for guidance if you feel this is necessary.

There will also be adults from the organization who will walk along and run the kids run.

Is there an award ceremony for the children?

There is no podium ceremony provided for the children. Everyone is a winner and everyone receives a beautiful medal and a fun goodie bag.

Is there children's entertainment provided?

More information will be shared soon.

What we can already reveal is that a fine warm-up will be provided. It will take place 15 minutes before the starting shot.

Please note: All children must be accompanied by an adult in the supporters village at all times in addition to the kids run.

Register now!

Registration is open until

Feb. 27, 2025

or while supplies last.

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