Van Moer Marathon of Kruibeke 2026

Feb. 28, 2026

A running party with a heartbeat: atmosphere, experience and mud in a beautiful nature preserve

What?

HET LOOP- EN WANDELEVENT IS UITVERKOCHT.

The nature reserve "Polders of Kruibeke" is besides a controlled flood area also a Valhalla for athletes 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 quarter, 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!

De kidsrun is ook dit jaar terug na groot succes. Dit jaar samen met Capri-sun.

Na aankomst krijg je een fantastische goodiebag, voorzien door alle sterke sponsors, neem je een lekkere douche en vecht je tegen de verzuring op de aansluitende (ondertussen legendarische) afterparty HARTSLAG.

A look behind the scenes? Be sure to follow the Van Moer Marathon of Kruibeke on Instagram.

Details.

When?

Feb. 28, 2026

Hour

7u30: Onthaal
9u00: Van Moer Marathon
9u10: Wandelaars Halve marathon
10u30: Kidsrun
12u30: Halve Marathon
14u00: 10.5 kilometer
17u00: HARTSLAG

Where?

Polders of Kruibeke - East Flanders

Scheldelei 1, 9150 Kruibeke

How far?

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

Price?

Dit evenement is uitverkocht!

Registration is possible until?

Feb. 28, 2026

While supplies last. Limited capacity event.

What do I get for this?

Medal
Insurance
First aid
Reimbursement for use of nature preserve ANB
Decorated marquee & event village
Supplies and entertainment
Electronic timekeeping (except walkers and kidsrun)
Showers
Goodie bag
Supervised storage area sports bags
Event village
Atmosphere and aftermovie
Free entrance afterparty HARTSLAG (personal)
Podium prizes

Terms and conditions?

Read them here

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Course + GPX

Participants of the Van Moer marathon run the course of 21K twice. The participants of the half marathon lay one once the loop of 21K. For the 10.5K it likewise remains at one round.

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 Jaagpad paved

3/5 Asphalt

In case of heavy rain, the course will be reviewed, depending on the condition of the off-road trails. Do know that MVK is known for a tough final mud section, at the bottom of the Scheldelei. This stretch can be very boggy and is about 2km before the finish.

Op het parcours bevindt zich 1 extra hulppost, uitgerust met medewerkers van het Rode Kruis. Er zijn verschillende animatiepunten voorzien op het hele parcours.

Het parcours is voor 80% verhard (asfalt en verhard jaagpad). Weet wel dat de Marathon van Kruibeke bekend staat om een pittig en drassig laatste modderstuk, ongeveer 2 kilometer voor de finish. Ook doorheen het parcours kunnen sommige stroken er glibberig bijliggen – zeker bij veel regen.

Welke schoenen wij aanraden? Een trailschoen of hybride loopschoen is zeker geen overbodige luxe. Je kan ook met gewone loopschoenen lopen, maar pas dan extra op bij de modderstukken.

Supply:

10.5K: 1 supply points

21K: 3 supply points

42K: 7 supply points

We are a cupless event. Ecocups or softflasks are to bring your own or purchase at your registration. There will be a water point at the start where you can refill.

Program

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27

09:30-18:00: pick up chest numbers at Runners'lab Zwijndrecht

18:30-20:00: pick up chest numbers in the tent on the Scheldelei

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28

7:30 a.m.: Event village, bar & reception open

08:00 a.m.: Collection of chest numbers, T-shirts and ecocups open

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

9 a.m.: Start From Nut Marathon RUN

9:10-9:30 a.m.: Free start ½ Marathon WALK

10:05 a.m.: Warm up and gather Kidsrun

10:30 a.m.: Kidsrun (up to 12 years old)

11 a.m.: Opening food trucks

12:15 p.m.: Warm-up and gathering ½ Marathon

12:30 p.m.: Start ½ Marathon RUN

2 p.m.: Start ¼ Marathon RUN

14:15: Prize-giving ceremony Marathon + ½ Marathon men and women

3:15 p.m.: Award ceremony ¼ Marathon men and women & Largest Group

4 p.m.: Vestiaire, first aid, fringe entertainment & showers close

5 p.m.: Commencement HARTSLAG. Admission to the party is paid.

LINEUP HEARTBEAT

16u00-17u00: Jeffrey & Steffrey
17u00-18u00: De Boiteurs
18u00-19u30: Louis XIV
19u30-21u00: Jean Le Rouge
21u00-22u00: Meaghan
22u00-23u00: Bavo Mortier
23u00-00u00: Fly & Solo
Tickets: HARTSLAG – powered by Tout Bien – Keep on Running

Practical information

Chest number collection

Om tijd te besparen, kan je op voorhand jouw borstnummer afhalen. Dat kan van dinsdag 25 februari tot vrijdag 27 februari in Runners’ lab Zwijndrecht tijdens de openingsuren van de winkel.

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

Het afhalen van het borstnummer kan ook de dag zelf tussen 07u30 – 14u00 in het supportersdorp op de Scheldelei. Bekijk hier de eventsite.

Cupless event

Attention!!! Van Moer 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 Registrations

Daginschrijving zijn niet mogelijk voor volwassenen. Daginschrijvingen zijn wel mogelijk voor de Capri-sun Kidsrun.

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 afterparty. A reusable cup in the supporters' village = 1 voucher.

Accessibility

The Line

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

Follow signage once arrived.

Timetable

The Transfer Boat

Smoothly cross the water with the ferry service. Get off at the "Kruibeke" stop. This is the best option if you are running the full marathon.

Timetable

The Waterbus

From Antwerp, Linkeroever, Kallo, Hemiksem or Lillo, you can easily reach the Van Moer Marathon of Kruibeke with the Waterbus. The Kruibeke stop is 200m from the event. Are you running the marathon? Then check the timetable of the ferry.

Timetable

The Bicycle

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

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

VAN MOER MARATHON VAN KRUIBEKE IS UITVERKOCHT.
Inclusief gepersonaliseerd borstnummer: tot 6 februari 2026.
Als je je ticket doorverkoopt via het platform van Keep on Running voor 6/2/2026, staat het ook nog op jouw naam.
Zonder gepersonaliseerd borstnummer kan je nog overkopen tot 27 februari 2026.

Te laat voor een ticketje?

Of op zoek naar hoe je jouw ticket moet doorverkopen?

1 plaats! De Keep on Running community > Kopen en verkopen.

Verkoop je ticket altijd via de beveiligde omgeving van www.keeponrunning.be en NIET via social media aan onbekenden.

Bekijk hier(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNQefP1kOIA) hoe je jouw ticket makkelijk overzet. Of lees het stappenplan hier(https://www.keeponrunning.be/…/Ticket-doorverkopen-of…).

Zin om de Van Moer Marathon van Kruibeke in matching T-shirt mee te lopen? Bestel deze dan samen met je inschrijving.

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T-shirt MVK

T-shirts waren te bestellen in pre-order. Af te halen op het evenement.

Caprisun Kidsrun

Last year, for the first time, we organized a kids run during the Van Moer Marathon of Kruibeke - and it was a great success! Therefore, we are happy to announce that this year we will organize the second edition organize.

For years, we had been asked if children could also participate in the marathon, but for safety reasons that was not possible ... until last year. Then we got together and set up a fun, safe and fully enclosed course in the Kortbroek in Kruibeke. This is on the other side of the Scheldelei, or as they sometimes call it: 'the little polder'. A perfect location for our youngest runners! Of course there will be supervisors present to keep everything on track.

All children from 6 to 12 years are welcome to participate. Afterwards each participant will receive a nice medal and a nice goodie bag. The children leave in groups by grade.

* In the supporters' village, each child must remain accompanied by an adult at all times.

FAQ KIDSRUN

How do I enroll my child?

It is important that you register your child with his/her own name and date of birth. You do this by first creating a profile for yourself as a parent (because that's where all mails go), then going to the registration form and signing up yourself first and only then clicking on 'register a minor -18'.

As a parent, can I run with the kids run?

No. This is not allowed for this kids run. We provide front and back runners per group of kids. There are also plenty of volunteers present on the course. Parents can watch the whole race from the Scheldelei (this is higher than Het Kortbroek, where the kids run). As a parent, please do not register for the kidsrun.

From what year are kids allowed to participate in the kidsrun?

All enthusiastic trappers are welcome from ages 6 to 12. Each participant will receive a medal and goodie bag. There are no prizes for the fastest runners.

Is there a stage for the kids run as well?

No. It's all fun and games and everyone is a winner. There is no separate stage for the kids run.

HARTSLAG

Rumor has it that runners have the best dancing legs - and we've been proving it for years.

Whether that rule holds true this year as well, we'll find out during the third edition of our legendary marathon afterparty! As soon as all the runners and walkers are inside, the party breaks loose.

All event participants enjoy free access. Want to bring friends or family? You can! Additional tickets can be purchased in advance or available at the box office.

Additional ticket sales will open on 1/12/2025. Each adult participant will automatically receive access to HARTSLAG (included in participation).

FAQ HEARTLAG

Just what about the ticket for the party?

HARTSLAG tickets are available from 1/12/2025 for those without a walking ticket. Do you have a running ticket? Then your access to the afterparty is automatically included in your registration. After the finish, you will receive a wristband that will be put on you immediately by our staff. This wristband is strictly personal.

If you buy an extra ticket (i.e. without a walking ticket) for HARTSLAG you will receive a confirmation email of this but NO QR code or other type of e-ticket. Come to the event location with the confirmation email, your name will be on the guest list.

FAQ

How can I resell my ticket?

Wij merken al jaren dat er valse tickets doorverkocht worden. Laat je dus niet vangen, doorverkoop van een ticket kan enkel via de website van Keep on Running.

Still can't join this event last minute? Find out below what you can do then:

Up to 21 days before the event, you will receive a 75% refund of the registration fee. You can cancel your ticket yourself via your Keep on Running profile.

Korter dan 21 dagen tot het evenement? Keep on Running biedt voorlopig nog geen doorverkoop platform aan. Ga zelf op zoek naar een koper/verkoper binnen je kennissenkring of kijk eens in onze community op Facebook.

Bekijk hier hoe je jouw ticket makkelijk overzet. Of lees het stappenplan hier .

Opgelet! Bij optie A & B kiest u er zelf voor om het ticket GRATIS over te zetten en zal de koper geen betaallink ontvangen. Als u wilt dat de koper het ticket overkoopt, kies dan optie C.

Never buy anything over from untrustworthy Facebook profiles. Tip: check the date the profile was created. If it's too good to be true = it is!

Is a walking baby carriage allowed on the course?

Marathon of Kruibeke is known to have a very tough course, especially if it has rained. Walking baby carriages are not allowed or recommended on the course because it sometimes passes very narrow nature trails or sometimes goes through very swampy sections.

From what year are you allowed to participate in the other running distances?

The ¼ marathon may be run along by trained(!) youth from the age of 12. Important here is that parents are fully responsible for assessing feasibility themselves.

The ½ marathon and full marathon are open from age 16 to ....

Can my dog walk/hike with me?

A trained dog is allowed on a leash. Because we are in a protected nature reserve, it is strictly forbidden to let the dog loose!

Are pacers provided?

Pacers ½ marathon: with following times on their flag: 1h30 , 1h40, 1h50, 2h00 and 2h10.

Pacers ¼ marathon: with following times on their flag:

Have another question:

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

Or mail to events@keeponrunning.be

Group registrations

GROEPSINSCHRIJVINGEN AFGESLOTEN – EVENT SOLD OUT.

Enkele tips voor de teamkapitein:

Maak eerst een account aan op www.keeponrunning.be door rechtsboven op de Login knop te klikken.

The website works best in Google Chrome.

Complete the steps and confirm your account via the link in email (often comes in spam).
Ga dan pas naar de link om je groep aan te maken
Kies zelf een woord als groepscode.
Fill out all your information and sign up for a team.

Payment is before the start of the event via the team captain's profile.

For questions:events@keeponrunning.be

Why enroll in group?

Your group name on all chest numbers.

Extra recognizable in photos and in the results afterwards.

All chest numbers are ready together at the reception desk, so only 1 person needs to come and pick them up.
Group registration possible by invoice.

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Registration is open until

Feb. 28, 2026

While supplies last. Limited capacity event.

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