Want to arrive at the start line fully prepared? The Runners’ Guide contains all the practical information you need before, during and after the TREK Antwerp Marathon. From accessibility and start procedures to aid stations, bag drop facilities, course information and the finish area at the MAS, everything is brought together in one convenient guide. Take a moment to read through it and get ready to enjoy your Antwerp challenge on October 18 with confidence.

• 12:00 PM–7:00 PM: Bib number collection

• 10:00 AM–5:00 PM: Bib number collection

• 8:00 AM–2:00 PM: Bib number collection
• 9:00 AM: Marathon start
• 9u04 AM: Start 10k
• 2:00 PM: Half Marathon start
• 6:00 PM: Closing finish
• 6:30 PM: End of event

What do you get when you take part in the TREKAntwerp Marathon, the TREK Antwerp Half Marathon or the TREK Antwerp 10K?

• Personalised race number with your name*
• Unique medal at the finish for every finisher
• Marathon participants will receive a free exclusive event running shirt, produced in collaboration with Craft and worth €29.95, upon registration.
• Refreshment stations on the course and at the finish
• Storage for your sports bag and changing rooms
• Correct distance and time indication on the course and at the finish
• Results, available live in the event app and fully published official results on the website
• Detailed course description for every distance, which includes the refreshment stations.
• Sportinez-insurance during the races.
• Electronic chip at the back of the race number ensuring correct time registration

* Personalised race numbers are only available for participants registered online before 28 September 2026.

Do you want to change the distance or name? You can do so until September 28, 23h59 by emailing info@golazo.com. We would like to receive the following information from the substitute in case of a name change:

• Reference number initial participant:
• Name + first name:
• Gender:
• Date of birth:
• Address:
• City + postal code:
• Phone number:
• Emergency phone number:
• E-mail address:

Afterwards, substitutions are only possible at the registration booth on Friday, Oct. 16, Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct. 18. If a certain distance is full, no more substitutions are possible to this distance.

Distance change (on-site)

1. First collect your bib number.
2. Change your distance at the desk ‘change of name/distance’ and receive a new bib number.

Changing to a lower distance is free of charge. For a higher distance, the difference in price will be charged.

Name change (on-site)

1. Collect the bib number using the confirmation email of the person from whom you are taking the starting number.
2. Have your details changed at the stand ‘change of name/distance’ and receive a new race number.

Do not forget to bring your ID. For a name change there is a €12 administration cost.

Yes, that is possible. The person collecting it must bring your confirmation email containing your personal number or e-ticket to the registration area in the Waagnatie on Friday 16, Saturday 17 or Sunday 18 October during opening hours.

It is important to follow the signage from the Runners’ Village at Rijnkaai parking, next to the Waagnatie, to the start area of the distance you will be running. In the morning, the Marathon starts at the Kattendijkbrug. The 10K starts further south along the quays at Orteliuskaai, which is approximately a ten-minute walk from the Waagnatie. In the afternoon, the Half Marathon starts at the same location as the Marathon, at the Kattendijkbrug.

From the Runners’ Village, follow the on-site signage to enter the start wave that matches your estimated finishing time. Below, you will find the opening and closing times of the different start waves for each distance, as well as the exact start times based on your target finishing time. On Sunday 18 October, you choose your own start wave according to the finishing time you aim to run. Toilets are available in every start wave.

We’ve set up various refreshment stations along the course so that you can stay hydrated and top up your energy levels during the race. On this page, you’ll find an overview of all the refreshment stations for each distance. Plan your nutrition strategy in advance and make sure you’re well prepared when you line up at the start. At the finish line, there’ll be a high-quality final refreshment station, featuring a TREK Protein Oat Bar Biscoff, a Lotus Zebra Milky Cream or Lotus Frangipane, a refreshing orange and a Culligan reusable water bottle.

At each aid station, please keep the following order in mind: water – sports drink – food – water. Our aid station volunteers will also wear coloured bibs to clearly indicate what they are offering to runners:

• Blue bib: water
• Red bib: sports drink
• Yellow bib: food

Nutrition stations TREK Antwerp Marathon

Nutrition stations TREK Antwerp Half Marathon

Nutrition stations TREK Antwerp 10K

The Trek Antwerp Marathon will also feature a Pacer Team with pacers for various speeds.

These pacers will be easily recognisable in their start boxes thanks to their coloured flags.

Sports bag storage and changing rooms

During the event, you can leave your sports bag at the provided storage area. A sticker with a unique number will be attached to your bag and you will receive a sticker with the same number to attach to your ankle or wrist strap or bib number. Your unique number will also be written on your arm or hand. After participating in the event, you can collect your sports bag by showing your sticker and number on your arm or hand. If you lose your sticker, you will only be able to collect your sports bag after showing the number on your arm or hand and providing an accurate description of your bag and its contents to the organisation.

The organisation will take the necessary safety measures to guard the area as well as possible, but use of it is at your own risk. The organisation cannot accept any responsibility for possible damage, loss and/or theft of personal belongings.

Some recommendations:

• Use a properly lockable sports bag and make sure it is also properly closed so that no items can fall out of your sports bag.
• Do not leave any valuable items (such as Iphone, sports watch, wallet, etc.) in your sports bag.
• The organisation cannot accept any responsibility for possible damage, loss and/or theft of personal belongings.

Changing rooms

Tents will be provided at the event site. Please note: There will be no showers.

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 can be found here.

Time limit TREK Antwerp Marathon

The time limit for the TREK Antwerp Marathon is 5,5 hours. By order of the police the roads will be opened for traffic based on this pace. Those who run more slowly will be asked to stop their race or continue running at their own risk, without the roads being cordoned off.

Time limit TREK Antwerp Half Marathon

You have 3 hours to reach the finish.

After you finish, you have the option to immortalise your achievement by having your medal engraved with your name and finishing time. On the registration form, you can tick the ‘medal engraving’ option for only €12.

Are you a late decider? If you can’t decide yet, not to worry, you can still decide to do it on site and pay €14, while stocks last.

Sportograf is our official photo partner and will take photos of all participants during the TREK Antwerp Marathon.

You can find more info on how your photos will be handled here.

As the new title partner of the Antwerp Marathon, TREK supports you during your training and recovery with delicious, plant-based protein bars.

Why choose TREK? 

• 9g of plant-based protein

• Vegan and made from natural ingredients

• Source of fiber

• A tasty protein bar, perfect before and after your run

Ultimate recovery at the TREK Antwerp Marathon:

Incorporate TREK bars into your training routine for extra energy and optimal preparation. Combined with your training schedule, cardio exercises, and proper hydration, you’ll be ready to hit the start line of the TREK Antwerp Marathon in top shape. After the race, TREK rewards you with a delicious protein bar. The perfect way to replenish your energy and celebrate your achievement. 🎉

Are you injured or unable to take part for any other reason? During your registration you have the possibility of purchasing a cancellation policy.

• For cancellations up to and including 18 May, 80% of the registration fee will be refunded.
• For cancellations up to and including 18 August, 50% of the registration fee will be refunded.
• No refunds will be possible after 19 August.

Any extras such as the T-shirt, medal engraving and the cancellation policy itself will not be refunded (non-exhaustive).

If you have already registered without this cancellation policy, unfortunately it is no longer possible to purchase it afterwards.