Gent Marathon

5 (3 Reviews)
Gent, Flanders, Belgium
30 Mar, 2025 (Sun)
Event size: 25000 - 49999 participants (Max 10000 participants)

Running

21.097 km, 42.195 km

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About the event

The Sofico Gent Marathon is Belgium’s premier spring marathon, attracting 15,000 runners and gaining international recognition. The start is at Sport Vlaanderen Gent, with a heroic finish on the athletics track inside the hall, delivering an electrifying final stretch.

Runners will navigate a route packed with city highlights including St. Michael’s Bridge, Houtdok, the Gentbrugse Meersen nature reserve, and the Planet Group Arena. To enhance the race experience, marathon and half marathon runners start at different times, ensuring a smoother flow.

Beyond the full marathon, the event also offers a half marathon and an 11 km run, making it accessible to all levels. The March race date provides ideal running conditions.

Highlights

Belgium’s #1 spring marathon: A growing international event with 15,000+ participants and a well-organized course.

Scenic, historic route: Pass through St. Michael’s Bridge, the Gentbrugse Meersen, and the Planet Group Arena, finishing in an indoor athletics track.

Races offered by this event


The map shown is based on data from the past edition of this event. The actual route for the upcoming edition may be different.

Course details

Start address

Sport Vlaanderen Gent, Zuiderlaan 14, 9000 Ghent, Belgium

Finish address

Sport Vlaanderen Gent, Zuiderlaan 14, 9000 Ghent, Belgium

What’s included in entry

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

About this location

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Ghent is a city where history meets modern energy. The marathon course runs past some of its most iconic landmarks, giving runners a firsthand view of its medieval towers, canals, and vibrant urban life.

Beyond the race, Ghent offers a rich cultural scene, excellent gastronomy, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Don’t miss "The Mystic Lamb" by the Van Eyck brothers, one of the world’s most famous paintings, housed in St. Bavo’s Cathedral. Known for its lively locals and thriving food culture, Ghent is a city designed for those who enjoy the good life.

With easy access from Brussels Airport and excellent rail connections, Ghent is an easy destination to visit.

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YIQI DOU
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amazing

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Alessandro Gugino

Really nice half marathon. Great parcour and people supporting all along the route was amazing. Thank you also for the music, really appreciated

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David Vermeersch
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Perfect organisation in a very beautiful ancien city

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Results 2018: Pauwels Consulting Ghent Marathon

29 Oct, 2018 (Mon)

21 km Jef Torbeyns grinded past more than 2050 runners to win in 01:16:08. Guust De Smul secured second in this year’s race with a time of 01:17:20. Finishing third was Björn Pollentier (01:17:40). In the ladies race, Gino Van Geyte finished first in 02:34:19 , ahead of Joris Beaumon (02:37:16). Finishing third was Tim Vroman (02:47:25). Top 5 Men 1 Jef Torbeyns 01:16:08 2 Guust De Smul 01:17:20 3 Björn Pollentier 01:17:40 4 Hendrik Van Der Zande 01:17:56 5 Stijn Dhaenekint 01:18:07 Top 5 Women 1 Gino Van Geyte 02:34:19 2 Joris Beaumon 02:37:16 3 Tim Vroman 02:47:25 4 Pieter Vancraeynest 02:50:29 5 Tom Sacre 02:51:51 Complete results 10 km Ben Bauters got a win, finishing with a time of 00:32:52. He finished 30 secondes ahead of Patrick Van Petegem. The third place went to Bert Misplon with a time of 00:34:10 For the women, Claire Altmann took top spot in 00:41:47 . She bested Sofie Claeys who crossed the finish line une minute 18 secondes behind her. Finishing third was Maria Rita Di Meo (00:43:38). Top 5 Men 1 Ben Bauters 00:32:52 2 Patrick Van Petegem 00:33:22 3 Bert Misplon 00:34:10 4 Nick Van Den Brulle 00:34:21 5 Thomas Demuyser 00:36:56 Top 5 Women 1 Claire Altmann 00:41:47 2 Sofie Claeys 00:43:05 3 Maria Rita Di Meo 00:43:38 4 Elien De Groote 00:44:06 5 Ilse Deputter 00:44:53 Complete results 42 km Gino Van Geyte outpaced more then 1023 runners to win in 02:34:19. Joris Beaumon earned runner-up honours with a time of 02:37:16. Tim Vroman (02:47:25) made notched third place. For the women, Lieselotte Beck claimed victory with a time of 03:07:05 , ahead of Heidi Wouters (03:13:10). Rounding out the top three was Charlotte Van De Velde with a time of 03:14:21. Top 5 Men 1 Gino Van Geyte 02:34:19 2 Joris Beaumon 02:37:16 3 Tim Vroman 02:47:25 4 Pieter Vancraeynest 02:50:29 5 Tom Sacre 02:51:51 Top 5 Women 1 Lieselotte Beck 03:07:05 2 Heidi Wouters 03:13:10 3 Charlotte Van De Velde 03:14:21 4 Lies Vermont 03:18:42 5 Liesbeth Van Looken 03:27:28 Complete results 5 km Elliot Laurent got a win, finishing with a time of 00:17:08. Coming in second was Gianni Allebosch (00:17:10). Finishing third was Joeri Deleener (00:17:11). In the ladies race, Pascal Schepers scored victory with a time of 01:15:05 . Rick Heutinck earned runner-up honours with a time of 01:15:16. The third place went to Bas Arentz with a time of 01:17:54 Top 5 Men 1 Elliot Laurent 00:17:08 2 Gianni Allebosch 00:17:10 3 Joeri Deleener 00:17:11 4 Mohamed El Moufid 00:17:18 5 Steven Garré 00:17:28 Top 5 Women 1 Pascal Schepers 01:15:05 2 Rick Heutinck 01:15:16 3 Bas Arentz 01:17:54 4 Remi Rondeel 01:19:34 5 Guido Engelen 01:21:05 Complete results
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