Runners' lab Bashir's Run.

March 9, 2025

Marathon topper Bashir Abdi is in attendance, but you too can participate!

What?

The 5th edition of the Runners' lab Bashir's Run will take place on Sunday, March 9, 2025.

It's a race for everyone: From world champions, recreational runners, wheelers to kids from the neighborhood ... everyone runs alongside Olympic medalist Bashir Abdi on this fast and beautiful course.

So the ideal opportunity to improve your personal best time in a nice atmosphere.

Details.

When?

March 9, 2025

Hour

08h00 welcome
09h30 start elite wave (sub 1h20)
11h30 start Free the Wheelers
11h40 start half marathon wave 2 (+1h20)
13h40 start youth run 400m
13h50 start youth run 800m
14h15 start 10K
14h30 start 6K

Where?

Wouter Weylandstadion, Gentbrugge

Frederik Burvenichstraat 171 Gentbrugge

How far?

21K - 10K - 6K - youth run

Price?

Prices vary by purchase date. See below.

Registration is possible until?

March 8, 2025

What do I get for this?

Fastest running course in Benelux
Four refreshments along the way
Final refreshments
Electronic timekeeping
Sports accident insurance
Guarded storage area sports bags

Terms and conditions?

Read them here

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Course + GPX

The course in Gentbrugge is known for being lightning fast. In 2023, local hero Bashir Abdi dipped below the magic hour mark in the half marathon for the first time in his career. In doing so, it improved the 26-year-old Belgian record.

This year the course has been redesigned and is even faster. While Bashir may have a shot at the European record, you will find the ideal conditions to run your best time ever.

Start and finish are located at the Wouter Weylandt athletics stadium in Gentbrugge.

The course consists of a 1K start, followed by two laps of 9K to finally run back to the stadium. Along the way you will pass the Gentbrugse Meersen and the Scheldedijk, among other places.

During the 21K, four refreshments are provided. You will find them after 4, 8, 12 and 16K.

Download the GPX of your race below.
GPX 6K
GPX 10K
GPX 21K

Program

Launch

21K (sub 1h20): 9h30
21K (wheelers): 11:30 a.m.
21K (wave 2): 11u40

400m (youth run): 1:40 p.m.
800m (youth run): 1:50 p.m.

10K: 2:15 p.m.
6K: 2:30 p.m.

Award ceremony

Info will follow asap.

Practical info

Wheelers

A separate wave is provided for wheelers. Wheelers should register through the Triple Challenge website.

Day registration: Possible on site if the advance limit has not yet been reached.

The start and finish is located at the Wouter Weylandt athletics stadium in Gentbrugge (Frederik Burvenichstraat 171, Gentbrugge)

Pick up starting numbers
You can collect your starting number in the canteen of the Wouter Weylandt athletics stadium
Friday 7 March between 12h and 16h
Saturday 8 March between 10 am and 4 pm
Sunday 9 March as from 7.30am

Podium Prizes

Info will follow asap.

Food and beverage outlets

Drink and food outlets will be provided for runners and supporters at the start and finish locations.

Parking

Parking is available near the stadium or under the overpass on Land van Rodelaan.

Sports Insurance

Read here

Participation fee

Prices vary by purchase date.

Decide quickly and enjoy the "Early Bird" rate through December 9, 2024.

Belgian championship

The half marathon also serves as a Belgian championship.

To qualify, you must be a Belgian national and affiliated with VAL or LBFA.

For proper registration, it is important that you register by Monday, March 3, 10 am and indicate at the time of your registration that you wish to participate in the BK.

After Monday, March 3, 10am, it is no longer possible to register for the BK

Run the Runners' lab Bashir's Run as a team

Fancy some fun team building with your colleagues, or fancy some mutual competitiveness within your sports team? Sign up now here as a group for the Runners' lab Bashir's Run. View the roadmap for group registrationshere.

Group registrations possible until 25/02/2025

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

FAQ

What target times are pacers provided for?

1u20
1u25
1u30
1u40
1u50
2u
2u10
2u20

I'm participating!

Registration is open until

March 8, 2025

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