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Brussels Airport Marathon Returns for Its Spectacular twentieth Version with an Unmissable Occasion Providing Full, Half, and seven KM Race Choices for Runners of All Ranges on 2 November
Friday, January 31, 2025
The Brussels Airport Marathon is ready to rejoice its twentieth version this 12 months, bringing an electrifying ambiance to the Belgian capital on 2 November. Runners may have the chance to check their endurance throughout three completely different race classes, with the complete marathon, half marathon, and an extra 7 km race designed for these searching for a shorter problem.
Scenic Route By means of Brussels’ Iconic Landmarks
Sustaining a lot of its acclaimed 2024 course, the marathon will as soon as once more start from Place De Brouckère, winding by way of ten of Brussels’ vibrant municipalities earlier than concluding at Place des Palais. The route provides members an opportunity to expertise the town’s cultural and historic richness firsthand, with key highlights together with the putting Basilica of Koekelberg, the regal Citadel of Laeken, and the world-famous Atomium. A novel addition to the race expertise is a lap across the King Baudouin Stadium, permitting runners to soak within the ambiance of Belgium’s famend sporting venue.
A Really International Occasion
The Brussels Airport Marathon & Half Marathon has grown into a serious worldwide occasion, drawing runners from throughout the globe. Within the earlier version, a powerful 44% of members hailed from outdoors Belgium, representing over 100 completely different nations. The strongest worldwide presence got here from neighboring European nations reminiscent of France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, and Spain, reinforcing Brussels’ fame as a cosmopolitan hub.
Brussels Airport, a key associate of the occasion, continues to play an important position in connecting folks and cultures, making the marathon a real illustration of the town’s world spirit. As anticipation builds for the twentieth version, the occasion guarantees not solely an exhilarating race but additionally an unforgettable celebration of athleticism and worldwide unity within the coronary heart of Europe.
“We are proud to once again be the partner of the Brussels Airport Marathon & Half Marathon, a unique event that brings together thousands of runners from all corners of the world in the heart of Europe. This sporting voyage of discovery through the streets and past the tourist attractions of our capital underlines the unifying power of sport, just as Brussels Airport connects people and communities every day. An event that is therefore fully in line with the values of Brussels Airport,” says Arnaud Feist, CEO of Brussels Airport.
Thomas Huyberechts of organiser Golazo: “After last year’s highly successful edition, we expect the Brussels Airport Marathon & Half Marathon to continue its momentum and once again see a considerate growth in the number of participants. Moreover, running is booming worldwide. What is striking is that globally it is mainly the half marathon distance that is growing the strongest. This is a trend we have also seen for several editions in Brussels. Everything indicates that this trend will continue on 2 November.”
