Races Marathon · Namur, Belgium
Namur Marathon
Namur Marathon is a rolling marathon in Namur, Belgium, held each April. The course starts at Wépion and follows the Meuse through Profondeville to finish at Namur Expo. It stays close to river level, with small rises along the way. Early April in Namur is cool, with typical race-day temperatures of 4 to 14°C and a chance of rain. Namur's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
April
next: Sunday 4 April 2027
Course
rolling
Marathon
Conditions
Early April in Namur is cool, with typical race-day temperatures of 4 to 14°C and a chance of rain.
Racing this course well
The course starts at Wépion and follows the Meuse through Profondeville to finish at Namur Expo. It stays close to river level, with small rises along the way.
Namur's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- €69 for the first 800 entries, €79 up to 1,600 and €89 up to 2,000, excluding fees (2027 race)
Official Namur Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 4 April 2027
- Pacers
- Marathon pace groups from 3:00 to 5:30
- Also on the day
- half-marathon, 10k
The course in numbers
The route is run along the banks of the Meuse, and runners can take a shuttle from Namur Expo to the start.
- Layout
- Point-to-point
- Course status
- Distance measured by the French-speaking Belgian athletics league
Pick your goal for Namur
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 Namur Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Namur Marathon?
- The next Namur Marathon is on Sunday 4 April 2027 in Namur, Belgium. It is held each April.
- Is the Namur Marathon course flat?
- The course starts at Wépion and follows the Meuse through Profondeville to finish at Namur Expo. It stays close to river level, with small rises along the way.
- How do I enter the Namur Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: €69 for the first 800 entries, €79 up to 1,600 and €89 up to 2,000, excluding fees (2027 race).
- How should I train for the Namur Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Namur 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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