Athora Great Bruges Marathon

4.1 (8 Reviews)
Bruges, Flanders, Belgium
06 Oct, 2024 (Sun)

Running

21.1 km, 42.195 km

Walking

8 km

OrganiserGolazo
Price from
44 USD
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About the event

Welcome to the Athora Great Bruges Marathon, a one-of-a-kind experience for international travelers. This unique marathon combines running with a culinary adventure through the picturesque city of Bruges, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The entire course takes place within the city's boundaries, ensuring you get a taste of everything Bruges has to offer.The marathon starts in the historic center at Dijver. From there, runners will make their way through the charming cobblestone streets towards the coast of Zeebrugge. As you follow the course, you'll pass by quaint polder villages such as Lissewege, Koolkerke, Dudzele, and Zwankendamme. These scenic stretches provide an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in Bruges' rich culture and atmosphere.

After reaching the coast, runners will make their way back towards the city center, finishing in the shadow of the iconic Belfry on the bustling Grote Markt. As you cross the finish line, you'll be greeted by the warm cheers of local spectators and the delicious scents of traditional Belgian cuisine.

The Athora Great Bruges Marathon stays true to its successful formula year after year, providing participants with a memorable and fulfilling experience. Lace up your running shoes and get ready to explore Bruges

Races offered by this event

You have 27 weeks to prepare

Half Marathon

06 Oct, 2024 (Sun) - 10:00
Running
21.1 km
Race size: 1000 - 2499 participants
Solo
On site
Road
Timed

Marathon

06 Oct, 2024 (Sun) - 10:00
Running
42.195 km
Race size: 1000 - 2499 participants
Solo
On site
Road
Timed

Family Walk

06 Oct, 2024 (Sun) - 10:30
Walking
8 km
Solo
On site
Road
Timed
Scenic
City
River
UNESCO World Heritage Site

Course details

Course highlights

The start will again be at ‘t Zand, in the shadow of Bruges’ Concert Hall. After the starting shot, the course meanders through the beautiful Bruges city centre, followed by a well-received passage through the charming medieval splendour of Damme and the stretch along Damme Canal. The finish is traditionally on Bruges’ magical Market Square. Participants finish with a view of the majestic Belfry. There is no setting more beautiful to complete your final metres. The full course will be announced later this year, but it is no secret that the participants will be able to enjoy the most beautiful views along the way despite the drops of sweat. In that respect, the course will be a copy of the 2023 one for the most part. Moreover, the Athora Great Bruges Marathon is an ideal race to improve your personal record thanks to it being so flat. Runners can choose between two distances: the mythical marathon and the challenging half marathon. Walkers can opt for the 8km Family Walk, allowing participants to enjoy delicious culinary treats along the way.

Start address

't Zand, Brugge, Belgium

Finish address

Grote Markt, Markt, 8000 Brugge, Belgium

What’s included in entry

These are included in your entry
Finisher medal
Event T-shirts
Custom BIB number
Drink Stations
Bag drop
Timing chip (single use)
Toilets
Shower
Nutrition Stations
Pacers
Dressing rooms
Medical Assistance

Frequently Asked Questions

Reviews

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Mandy Dallorzo
Oct 2019
21.098 km

My first half was amazing, great support around the course. The location was lovely & the race route was flat & fast. Well organised with friendly helpful officials. The refreshment stations around the course were much appreciated as was the beer & food after the race. I honestly really enjoyed it except maybe the last 100m of cobbles.

My first half

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Filip Coppens
Oct 2017
42.195 km

This was my first marathon ever. I liked the start a lot in the little streets of Brugges which is also called the Venice of the North. Afterwards the course went by the water as we ran towards the sea. Returning happend through little villages with their typicall white houses. Around km 30 my hamstrings started shivering so i had to slow down and even walk a few times. After all i managed to finish under 4h , in 3h:57 min, which i saw as a succes for my first one.

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Xavier Gottgens
Country flag of NL

perfect organized!

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Debby Maes
Country flag of BE

Very well organized! It was a great experience! See you next year!

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Robert Hopkins
Country flag of GB
8 km

we all enjoyed the walk and glad that this was an option as we had a few runners taking part in the half marathon, but we could also join in the fun by walking 8k.

it was a fabulous walk, taking in the sites as we meandered through. met up with marathon runners for the final bit. it was great.

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philip decraene
21.098 km

start en eerste vijf km door rij van vele supporters . Dan een lang saai stuk . Daarna langs kronkelende wegen terug naar Brugge . Vanaf Damse vaart opnieuw veel volk. Leuke aankomst in Brugge , enkel jammer dat de aankomst werd omheind met twee meter hoge nadarafsluiting. Verder super organistaie

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XIAOHUA TANG
42.195 km

Gros problème de ccordination entre World's marathon et Golazo. Malgré de nombreux mails échangés et même des coups de téléphone, jamais World's marathon n'a transmis à Golazo mon inscription pour mon full marathon... Heureusement, le samedi après midi, sur place, j'ai pu obtenir mon dossard. C'est stressant. Mauvaise note donc à Voytek et World's marathon.

Très beau parcours, organisation parfaite de Golazo.

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José Antonio López Beldrón
21.098 km

La organizacion bien. Comida y cerveza al final. Amabilidad. Hay medallas para todas las distancias pero solo camiseta para los maratonianos. Todo es cemento, adoquines y asfalto. Sales de la ciudad y vas por el campo,. Llano. Claro, son los Paises Bajos.

Bonita ciudad y sus alrededores. El unico error fue al elegir el establecimiento donde pasar unos dias como un turista más. Dicho rstablecimiento donde su dueña fue desagradable, maleducada. Y con unos elementos en muy mal estado en la habitación. La tv cayéndose de su anclaje en la pared, sin pomo en la puerta, ni papelera, ni cambio de toallas, etc..Dicho establecimiento cobró 500€por tres noches con desayuno y el trato fue pesimo... Se llama Saint Georges. Bed & Breakfast. Pesimo lugar.

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