Stayen Great Half Sint-Truiden 2026
November 15, 2026
Stayen Great Half Sint-Truiden: Run through an active airport and finish at the center circle of Stayen!⚡
What?
Stayen Great Half Sint-Truiden is THE new athletic challenge for runners who love speed, excitement, and unique locations. This half marathon takes you on an officially measured 21-kilometer course through Sint-Truiden, from the historic city center to the open plains surrounding Sint-Truiden.
Along the way, you’ll experience the atmosphere of the city center of Sint-Truiden, quiet country roads, and a flight over the active runway at DronePort Brustem—an experience you won’t find anywhere else. We’ve kept the elevation gain to a minimum so that this half marathon is ideal for both recreational runners and participants aiming for a fast time or a personal record.
After all that on the course, the grand finale is yet to come. The finish line is at the center circle of Stayen. In and around the stadium, you can join fans and fellow runners in enjoying an unforgettable running experience in the heart of Haspengouw.
Details.
When?
Hour
10:00 a.m.: Start of the Stayen Great Half Sint-Truiden
3:30 p.m.: Finish area closes
4:30 p.m.: Bag drop closes
Where?
How far?
Registration is open until?
What do I get for this?
Insurance
First Aid
Refreshments and Entertainment
Unique course
Electronic Timing (with split times)
Goodie bag
Secure storage for sports bags
Highlights and aftermovie
Great podium prizes
Terms and Conditions?
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Course
- Officially measured
- +-90 meters of elevation gain
- Through the center of Sint-Truiden
- About the active runway at DronePort Brustem
- Finish at Stayen's center circle
- Points of interest along the route
Program
Pick up race bibs
- Starting November 3: Runners’ Lab Paal-Beringen during business hours
Or at the following times at the Rvue on Stayen – Tiensesteenweg 168
- November 14: Between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
- 1November 15: starting at 7:30 a.m.
If you pick up your race number in advance, you’ll avoid long lines at the event itself.
We recommend arriving at the event zone one hour before the start.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2026
- 7:30 a.m.: Welcome
- 10:00 a.m.: Start of the Stayen Great Half in Sint-Truiden
- 1:30 p.m.: Finish area closes
- 3:30 p.m.: Baggage drop closes
Frequently Asked Questions
Time limit: 3 hours
Dogs allowed on the walk: No
Food & Drinks: In the bustling city center, there are plenty of cozy restaurants and cafés where you can relax and enjoy yourselves together!
Bag drop: Bag drop and bib number collection
- Rvue Stayen
- From 7:30 a.m.
Showers and changing rooms: No.
Podium prizes: Powered by Runners’ Lab
Sports insurance: Yes. Read here.
Pacers
The following pacers are ready to guide you to your new record time on the 21K:
1:30 – 1:40 – 1:50 – 2:00 – 2:10
You can spot them by the pacing flags in the starting area.
In collaboration with the Nike Pacing Team.
Participation fee
The standard entry fee for this event is €30.
Hotel Stayen - Stay overnight right above the start and finish line
Stayen. More than just a stadium.
Home of STVV, right in the heart of Haspengouw. Before the race, you deserve a stress-free preparation and a good night’s sleep—and you’ll find both at Stayen.
Stay overnight at thehotel and start the next morning refreshed from the heart of the Fruit Region.
Make it an experience by exploring our hotel package. Visit the website
For more information and reservations: events@stayen.com.
Feeling a little hungry? At Grand Café , you can enjoy classic Belgian cuisine seven days a week, with a view of the field (and the finish line 😉).
Prefer pizza or pasta? Uno Dueserves Mediterranean flavors in a relaxed atmosphere.
You deserve a drink at Café du Soleil, which has a large, sunny terrace and plenty of pub games for those who still have energy to spare.
The Stayen site also features a large shopping center and plenty of parking.
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Powered by Runners' lab
With nine locations, the specialty running store Runners’ Lab has a strong presence in Flanders. This is essential to helping runners throughout Flanders stay injury-free through scientifically backed (shoe) advice.
However, Runners’ Lab’s mission is broader than that. Over the course of its 45-year history, its primary goal has been to motivate and inspire both runners and walkers. As a partner of this new half marathon in Sint-Truiden, it is getting 3,000 runners moving and truly living up to that ambition.
Are you still looking for the right running shoes and/or outfit to ensure you are well equipped and confident at the starting line? Then be sure to visit the largest running specialty store in our country.
Still looking for the perfect gear? Check!
Discover here Get all the tips and gear you need for your Great Half and hit the starting line with confidence!
Route Planner
Car
The Stayen underground parking garage is open and has 1,000 spaces. If you're coming by car, we recommend carpooling.
Public transportation
We recommend taking public transportation; Sint-Truiden Station is a 600-meter walk from Stayen.
If you're coming by bus, plan your route using De Lijn
Bicycle
Provide sufficient bicycle parking spaces at Stayen
Information for residents
Please read the letter to residents here. Once it is finalized and the route has been fully determined, it will also be delivered to the mailboxes of the immediate neighbors.
Supplies
Our aid stations are always stocked with the following items: water, isotonic sports drinks, energy gels, winegums, banana slices, and salty crackers.
- 5K: Refreshment Station 1
- 10.5K: Supply Point 2
- 16.5K: Supply Point 3
The aid stations use cups, so you don't need to bring your own reusable cup or soft flask.
There is a clearly marked area 100 meters before and after each aid station where you can dispose of your trash. Our volunteers will clean up that area.
! We strongly ask that you leave your cups and trash only there, and not elsewhere along the course. Together with the City of Sint-Truiden, we are committed to making this event as clean as possible. Plastic bottles and trash do not belong in nature.
Discover the Great Half Series
This race is part of the Great Half Series: a unique series of half marathons focused on speed, quality, and the overall experience.
Every event has its own unique character, but they all share the same goal: to offer you the best possible racing experience on a fast, officially measured course.
Run multiple races and take on the unique Great Half Challenge:
- Will you run all three events in 2026? If so, you’ll receive a unique Runners’ Lab reward (surprise, surprise…😉)
- Will you complete the entire series within 3 years? If so, you’ll earn an exclusive Great Half Series medal! 🏅
👉 Good news: In 2027, the series will expand to at least 5 races!
Are you up for the challenge?
Discover the full Great Half Series here!
Register as a group
Register as a group
- First, create an account at www.keeponrunning.be by clicking theLoginbutton in the top right corner.
- The website works best in Google Chrome.
- Complete the steps and confirm your account via the link in the email (often ends up in spam).
- The group captain creates the groupusing this link: https://events.keeponrunning.be/nl-greathalfsinttruiden&group_registration=1
- Fill in all your details and register in a team.
- You can now register your group members using the standard registration form.
- The team captain can always review and pay for the group through their profile.
- Payment must be made before the start of the event via the team captain's profile.
If you have any questions: events@keeponrunning.be
Why register as a group?
- Your group name on all bib numbers.
- More easily recognizable in photos and in the online results.
- All bib numbers are ready and waiting at reception, so only one person needs to come and collect them.
- Group registration possible on invoice. Basic prices apply to groups.
- For groups of 10 or more
View the step-by-step guide for group registrations here. Prefer a video? Watch the instructions for the team captain here. You can find the instructions for team members here.
Reselling tickets
Can't make it to this event after all? Find out what you can do below:
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.
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
- Sign in to your Keep on Running profile via Google Chrome at www.keeponrunning.be
- Login in the top right corner: "Login" button
- Go to your registration
- Click the "Cancel" X next to your name
- Within 5 business days, 75% of your registration fee will be refunded to the bank account used to make the payment
- Having trouble? Try using a different device.
Less than 21 days until the event? Keep on Running does not currently offer a resale platform. Try finding a buyer or seller among your friends and family, or check out our community on Facebook.
- Please note! With options A & B, you choose to transfer the ticket for FREE and the buyer will not receive a payment link. If you want the buyer to purchase the ticket, choose option C.
- Don't buy tickets from fake profiles. Always double-check. Read more here about how to spot a fake profile: How can I tell which profiles are fake? | WAT WAT
- Tickets in PDF or QR code format are not available. So please do not resell these, as they are counterfeit. You cannot sell your ticket via Ticketswap.
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