Ghent Marathon

Road Running covering 21.1 km to 42.2 km with up to 115 m D+ in Ghent (Flanders, Belgium)

Location

Ghent, Flanders, BelgiumShow on map(51.0500° N, 3.7303° E)

Date & StatusMarch 21, 2027Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +115 m

Ghent Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Ghent, Flanders, BE focused on Road Running. Key features include City Run, Lakes & Ponds, Culture & History, Bridges & Viaducts.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +115 m D+), and Half Marathon (21.1 km, +101 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for March 21, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (soficogentmarathon.com).

Official website

Ghent Marathon in Gent (Work: "Frahan JPG01", Photo: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, License: CC BY-SA 2.5, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Frahan JPG01" · Photo: **Jean-Pol GRANDMONT** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.5
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Event characteristics

City Run Lakes & Ponds Culture & History Bridges & Viaducts Landmarks & Monuments

Races & distances (2)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Marathon	Road Running	42.2 km	+115 m	18 m - 66 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Half Marathon	Road Running	21.1 km	+101 m	21 m - 63 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

42.2 km

Elevation gain

+115 m D+

Elevation loss

-115 m D-

Altitude range

18 m - 66 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.5 % / 0.9 %

Course format

Loop course

42.2 km+115 m D+Peak 66 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 18 m to 66 m above sea level (+115 m D+, -115 m D-)

Peak: 66 m·at 23.4 km·Ø 0.5 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Ghent Marathon take place?

Ghent Marathon takes place in Ghent, Flanders, BE (start area at coordinates 51.05° N, 3.7303° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for March 21, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Ghent Marathon?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +115 m D+), and Half Marathon (21.1 km, +101 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Ghent Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +115 m of elevation gain and -115 m of elevation loss, ranging between 18 m and 66 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Ghent Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (soficogentmarathon.com).