Races Marathon · Bruges, Belgium
Bruges Marathon
Bruges Marathon is a flat marathon in Bruges, Belgium, held each October. The route starts at 't Zand, follows the canal to Damme and returns through the polders, then makes a southern loop past Sint-Michiels and Steenbrugge. It finishes on the Grote Markt. The organiser calls it flat and fast. October in Bruges is mild to cool and often breezy, with typical race-day temperatures of 8 to 14°C. The Bruges Marathon's flat profile means your pacing discipline, not the terrain, decides the day.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
October
next: Sunday 10 October 2027
Course
flat
Marathon
Conditions
October in Bruges is mild to cool and often breezy, with typical race-day temperatures of 8 to 14°C.
Racing this course well
The route starts at 't Zand, follows the canal to Damme and returns through the polders, then makes a southern loop past Sint-Michiels and Steenbrugge. It finishes on the Grote Markt. The organiser calls it flat and fast.
The Bruges Marathon's flat profile means your pacing discipline, not the terrain, decides the day.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Entries open
- Registration for 2027 was not yet open in November 2026
- Price
- 2026 prices ran from €90 to €110 depending on how many had entered (2026 race)
- Does it sell out?
- YesThe organiser reports the marathon sold out for the third year in a row in 2026.
Official Bruges Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 10 October 2027
- Start time
- 10:00
- Also on the day
- half-marathon
The course in numbers
The run out along the canal to Damme and back is the long open stretch. The finish is in the Grote Markt in the old centre.
- Layout
- Loop
Worth knowing
- First run in 2017.
- The 2026 race was the ninth edition, with about 3,500 marathon entrants.
- A section past the Beguinage was added for marathon runners in 2026.
Pick your goal for Bruges
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
The date shown is the one the organiser has announced. Change it if yours differs.
Build your training around Bruges Marathon.
RunV works backwards from race day to today. Your plan adapts when life interrupts, and you approve every change. It does not adapt to this specific course — the pacing guidance above is where the course knowledge is.
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Asked often
- When is the Bruges Marathon?
- The next Bruges Marathon is on Sunday 10 October 2027 in Bruges, Belgium. It is held each October.
- Is the Bruges Marathon course flat?
- The route starts at 't Zand, follows the canal to Damme and returns through the polders, then makes a southern loop past Sint-Michiels and Steenbrugge. It finishes on the Grote Markt. The organiser calls it flat and fast.
- How do I enter the Bruges Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Registration for 2027 was not yet open in November 2026. Price: 2026 prices ran from €90 to €110 depending on how many had entered (2026 race).
- Does the Bruges Marathon sell out?
- Yes. The organiser reports the marathon sold out for the third year in a row in 2026.
- How should I train for the Bruges Marathon?
- Build for the course you'll actually race at the Bruges Marathon: flat terrain, October conditions. RunV Premium builds a training plan around your goal time and race date, and lets you adapt it when life interrupts the Bruges build.
Not sure what to target? Predict your marathon time from a recent race →
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