Why choose Sofico Gent Marathon?

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BOOK YOUR STAY

Combine your marathon weekend with a relaxing overnight stay!

Want to be well-rested and ready at the start line? Choose the Run & Relax package at our preferred hotel partner Van der Valk Ghent.

The package includes:

1 overnight stay at Van der Valk Ghent
An energy-boosting sports breakfast
Free late check-out until 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 29
Your race pack (bib number & event shirt, if applicable) will be waiting for you at the hotel reception

Enjoy a comfortable stay, extra rest, and a smooth start to your marathon experience in Ghent.

Record Number of Marathon Runners including 3,500 Ghent Residents at the Start

The eighth edition of the Sofico Gent Marathon will welcome more than 18,000 runners on Sunday. With a record 5,650 participants, the marathon distance is

25 March 2026

Thousands of Runners eagerly awaiting Belgium’s Spring Marathon!

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