Getting to the TREK Antwerp Marathon

On Sunday, October 18, the TREK Antwerp Marathon will once again welcome 20,000 runners to Antwerp. Various traffic measures will be implemented along and around the course to ensure that the Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K can take place safely. The latest information about road closures, resident zones and traffic measures will be published during the final weeks leading up to the event. We advise residents and visitors to check this page regularly in the run-up to Sunday, October 18.

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The Antwerp Marathon takes place in the centre of Antwerp. The start and finish are located at the Eilandje. The Eilandje is easily accessible by bicycle or public transport. There are no parking spaces near the start and finish areas. Are you travelling by car? Please use one of the Park & Ride facilities around the city.

ON FOOt, BY (SHARE)BIKE OR SHARE SCOOTER

Come on foot or by bicycle, as this is by far the easiest way to reach the Eilandje. Participants and visitors to the Antwerp Marathon receive a 20% discount on Donkey Republic shared bicycles with the code ANTWERPMARATHON for two rides on Sunday, October 18, 2026. You can also use Velo bicycles or shared e-scooters to travel to the start and finish areas.

Bicycles and e-scooters can be parked in the temporary bicycle parking areas near the start or finish.

  • Navigate here to the bicycle parking area near Loodswezen
    • Velo station 135 – Loodswezen
  • Navigate here to the bicycle parking areas near the MAS
    • Seven Velo stations, numbers 045, 052, 129, 133, 134, 135 and 225, around the MAS
  • Navigate here to the bicycle parking area near Londenbrug
    • Velo station 225 – Verbindingsdok Eilandje
  • Navigate here to the bicycle parking area near Steenplein
    • Velo station 059 – Het Steen

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Travel comfortably and conveniently to the start or finish area by public transport.

TRAIN

Plan your train journey to Antwerpen-Centraal station using the SNCB/NMBS route planner. On Sundays, you can travel with a 30% discount. With Train+, you receive an additional 40% discount. You can also bring up to four children under the age of 12 free of charge.

Upon arrival at Antwerpen-Centraal station, take tram 24 towards Frans de l’Arbrelaan from the Centraal Station stop. Get off at Noorderplaats, the nearest operational tram stop, which is within walking distance of the start and finish areas.

BUS & TRAM

Board or get off at the stop that is most convenient for you:

  • Travelling from Antwerpen-Centraal, P&R Linkeroever, the Vogelzanglaan/G. Le Grellelaan area or Antwerp city centre> Use the Antwerpen Noorderplaats stop.
  • Travelling from P&R Luchtbal or P&R Merksem> Use the Antwerpen Ziekenhuis Cadix stop.

Several bus and tram lines connecting the surrounding municipalities and districts with the city serve these stops. You can therefore use either the bus or tram. Check the De Lijn route planner to find the most convenient way to complete your journey.

IMPORTANT

Some bus and tram lines will be affected by the course, particularly those that cross the Marathon route. Use the De Lijn route planner for real-time travel advice. Use the De Lijn route planner for real-time travel advice.

BY CAR

Is travelling by car your only option? Please bear in mind that many streets and car parks in central Antwerp will be difficult to access or completely inaccessible during the event.

PARK AND RIDE

Use the Park & Ride facilities around the city. Reserve your space in advance and arrive on time. Some Park & Ride facilities may become full due to the large number of participants and visitors.

  • Travelling from East or West Flanders?
    • Use P&R Linkeroever.
      • Navigate there using Waze here of Google Maps here
      • Take bus 82, 84 or 85 to the Sint-Anna Veerdienst stop and then use the free ferry service. From there, walk to the start area.
      • Take bus P5 to the Opera stop and then tram 1 to the Noorderplaats stop.
    • Use P&R Melsele.
      • Take bus 82, 84, 85 or 87 to the Sint-Anna Veerdienst stop and then use the free ferry service. From there, walk to the start area.
  • Coming from the Netherlands or Limburg?
    • Use P&R Merksem.
      • Navigate there using Waze here of Google Maps here
      • Take tram 2 or A3 to the Astrid Metro stop, followed by tram 24 to the Noorderplaats stop.
  • Alternatively, use P&R Luchtbal.
    • Navigate there using Waze here of Google Maps here
    • Take tram 1 to the Ziekenhuis Cadix stop.
  • Travelling from Brussels or Flemish Brabant?
    • Use the Vogelzanglaan and Gerard le Grellelaan area.
      • Navigate there using Waze here of Google Maps here
      • Take tram 2 or 6 to the Astrid Metro stop, followed by tram 24 to the Noorderplaats stop.

KISS & RIDE

Are you being dropped off or picked up? Arrange to meet at Asiadok-Westkaai, within walking distance of the start and finish areas.

The TREK Antwerp Marathon will once again take place in Antwerp in 2026. On Sunday, October 18, approximately 20,000 participants will run through the streets of Antwerp. This will also affect access to the port area.

To ensure the 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon can take place safely, the course will be completely closed to traffic between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Certain roads will be temporarily closed and parking restrictions will apply at various locations.

The following arrangements will apply between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 18:

  • Oosterweelsteenweg
    Oosterweelsteenweg will be closed from the junction with Kastelweg in the direction of the Havenhuis. The section of Oosterweelsteenweg towards Noorderlaan will remain accessible at all times.
  • Leaving the port area
    The port area can still be exited via:
    • Noordkasteelbruggen
    • Liefkenshoektunnel
    • Frans Tijsmanstunnel


We advise road users to plan their route carefully in advance.

The TREK Antwerp Marathon will once again take place in central Antwerp in 2026. On Sunday, October 18, the Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K will create a unique sporting atmosphere throughout the city. However, the event will also require temporary traffic measures.

The Marathon and 10K will start at 9:00 a.m., while the Half Marathon will start at 2:00 p.m. To allow participants to run safely, the course will be completely closed to traffic between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Once the final participant has passed, the affected streets will gradually be reopened to traffic.

On foot, by bicycle or by car?

Walking is the easiest way to get around during the TREK Antwerp Marathon.

Pedestrians may cross the course whenever it is safe to do so. We ask everyone to be considerate of the participants.

Cyclists are not permitted on the course. Cyclists wishing to cross the course must dismount and continue as pedestrians.

  • the Singel
  • the Leien
  • Noorderlaan when approaching from the north;
  • Bolivartunnel when approaching from the south.

Always use Waze, Google Maps or Slim naar Antwerpen for up-to-date traffic information and the fastest available route.

Public transport

Several De Lijn tram and bus services will be temporarily affected by the course.

Always consult the De Lijn route planner for real-time travel information.

Crossing points and diversions

Cyclists and motorised vehicles will be able to cross the course at several locations. Crossing points will be available at:

  • Italiëlei – Frankrijklei
  • Cars can use the Brabantstunnels. The maximum vehicle height is 2.90 metres.
  • Amerikalei – R1/A12

Temporary bicycle diversions will also apply at two locations:

  • From the Meir towards Antwerpen-Centraal
  • Kipdorpvest
  • Rooseveltplaats
  • Gemeentestraat
  • Koningin Astridplein
  • Via Plantin & Moretuslei towards the city centre
  • Singel
  • Stenenbrug
  • Turnhoutsebaan

Affected paid car parks

Inaccessible between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

  • Montevideo
  • Zuiderterras
  • Godefriduskaai
  • Handelsbeurs
  • Grote Markt
  • Century Center
  • Vesting

Reduced accessibility

  • Astridplein
  • Shopping Meir
  • Kievit
  • Meir
  • ’t Zuid
  • Diamant
  • Adagio Antwerp City Center

These car parks will remain accessible throughout the day, but one or more approach routes may be temporarily closed. Always use Waze, Google Maps or the City of Antwerp’s parking guidance system.

Parking restrictions

Temporary parking restrictions will apply at various locations to guide participants safely towards the start and to organise the aid stations along the course.

View all parking restrictions on parkeerverbod.info.

Consult the official information letter for residents for full details about accessibility and parking arrangements in your neighbourhood during the TREK Antwerp Marathon.

Read the information letter for residents

Is your street located on or immediately next to the course? Please be aware that travelling by motor vehicle may temporarily be difficult or impossible. The documents below provide a detailed overview of:

  • all resident zones;
  • the various road closures;
  • the start and end times for each street;
  • the expected disruption on Sunday, October 18.
Resident zones map
Road closure timings