European Running Championships Leuven, Belgium   Apr 12–13, 2025

This April, Brussels and Leuven will be the stage for the brand-new European Running Championships. These first-ever official European Championships will be open to all. You can run the race rubbing shoulders with elite runners competing for a medal. A unique way to experience a top sporting event as an insider. In addition to the mythical 42.195 km, the half marathon and 10 km get their own European Championships.

Run the Belgian Icons
From the Royal Palace, past the European Parliament, to Tervuren Park, Leuven’s City Hall and the Stella Artois brewery. There’s no lack of Belgian icons along this brand-new route. Moreover, you can only run this unique marathon course during the European Running Championships. A once in a lifetime experience that you do not want to miss!

Belgium’s Biggest Running Event
It goes without saying that the European Running Championships will be the biggest running party of Belgium. Top athletes, recreational runners and fans will again transform Leuven into a vibrant city of sports four years after the Road World Championships. Brussels, the European capital, as the start for the marathon of this first edition only completes the picture.

Join as a Team!
Spoil your runners and supporters and provide a central meeting place for your group in our business village in Leuven. This is the perfect location to get together, relax and soak up the atmosphere of the event. Book your spot now and be part of this unique sporting experience.

Course
The marathon starts at the Royal Palace in Brussels, the heart of Europe. An undulating course then takes you straight to Leuven. A 10 km city loop is followed by a heroic finish at the Parkpoort, the exact same spot where the Road World Championships finished in 2021.

The half marathon and 10 km set off from Leuven and cross the city and wider surroundings.