Races Marathon · Kortrijk, Belgium
Kortrijk Marathon
Kortrijk Marathon is a flat marathon in Kortrijk, Belgium, held each April. Starts at Nelson Mandelaplein and finishes on the Grote Markt, passing through the historic centre, the Broel Towers and the River Leie. The 2027 course is newly measured. The organiser calls it a fast route. Late April in Kortrijk is mild and changeable, with temperatures of about 5 to 14°C. Flat courses like Kortrijk's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
April
next: Sunday 25 April 2027
Course
flat
Marathon
Conditions
Late April in Kortrijk is mild and changeable, with temperatures of about 5 to 14°C.
Racing this course well
Starts at Nelson Mandelaplein and finishes on the Grote Markt, passing through the historic centre, the Broel Towers and the River Leie. The 2027 course is newly measured. The organiser calls it a fast route.
Flat courses like Kortrijk's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Entries open
- Registration for the 2027 race opened in autumn 2026
- Does it sell out?
- YesAll 4,000 places for the first edition in April 2026 sold out before race day, according to VRT News.
Official Kortrijk Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 25 April 2027
- Also on the day
- half-marathon
The course in numbers
- Layout
- Point-to-point
- Course status
- AIMS / World Athletics certified course (2027 edition)
Worth knowing
- First run in 2026.
- The 2026 race was the first marathon in Kortrijk in about 20 years.
- It follows the Guldensporenmarathon, which started in Kortrijk and finished in Bruges.
- The 2026 winners ran 2:20:39 (men) and 2:55:23 (women).
Pick your goal for Kortrijk
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 Kortrijk 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 Kortrijk Marathon?
- The next Kortrijk Marathon is on Sunday 25 April 2027 in Kortrijk, Belgium. It is held each April.
- Is the Kortrijk Marathon course flat?
- Starts at Nelson Mandelaplein and finishes on the Grote Markt, passing through the historic centre, the Broel Towers and the River Leie. The 2027 course is newly measured. The organiser calls it a fast route.
- How do I enter the Kortrijk Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Registration for the 2027 race opened in autumn 2026.
- Does the Kortrijk Marathon sell out?
- Yes. All 4,000 places for the first edition in April 2026 sold out before race day, according to VRT News.
- How should I train for the Kortrijk Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Kortrijk Marathon's profile and the April weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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