Practical info

Everything you need for a smooth race day

* All information is subject to change

Programme

Race weekend

Friday 19 March 2027

Collect your race number

12.30 – 18.30

Saturday 20 March 2027

Collect your race number

10.00 – 17.00

Sunday 21 March 2027

Collect your race number and, if applicable, your T-shirt

7.30 – 13.45

Sunday 21 March 2027

Start Sofico Gent Marathon

9.00

Sunday 21 March 2027

Start Sofico Gent Half Marathon

13.30

Sunday 21 March 2027

Close of the finish

17.15

Start and finish

Sport Vlaanderen Gent

The start and finish of the Sofico Gent Marathon and Sofico Gent Half Marathon are at Sport Vlaanderen Gent (Topsporthal), Zuiderlaan 14, 9000 Ghent.

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Practical info

  • Personalised bib number with first name and timing chip for runners who register before the deadline.
  • Official timing and full results on the website.
  • Unique finisher medal.
  • Exclusive event shirt included for marathon runners.
  • Refreshment stations approximately every 5 kilometres along the course and at the finish.
  • Changing rooms and showers.
  • Free sports bag drop.
  • Marathon and half marathon courses officially measured in accordance with World Athletics standards.
  • Accurate kilometre and time markers.
  • Detailed course maps and GPX files once the course has been finalised.
  • Medical support along the course and at the finish.

Participant packs will not be sent by post. They can be collected on site during the event weekend. Individually registered participants will receive a confirmation email with their personal number or e-ticket no later than one week before the event. Use it to collect your bib number.

  • Did not receive the email? Look up your bib number on mypage and show your ID when collecting it.
  • Someone else may collect your bib number using your confirmation email, personal number or e-ticket.
  • Collect your running shirt by presenting the envelope. The selected size is for information only and cannot be guaranteed. The earlier you collect your pack, the better your chances of receiving your preferred size.

There will be a refreshment station approximately every five kilometres, offering water, sports drink and food. Exact products and locations will be announced later. Toilets are available at every refreshment station.

Sofico Gent Marathon.
The time limit is six hours. By order of the police, roads will reopen according to a schedule based on this limit. Slower runners may be withdrawn from the race and may only continue at their own risk, in strict compliance with traffic regulations.

Sofico Gent Half Marathon.
After the final runner has passed, the course will reopen according to a strict schedule based on a pace of 7 minutes 30 seconds per kilometre. Slower runners may be withdrawn from the race and may only continue at their own risk, in strict compliance with traffic regulations.

Do you want to change the distance or name? You can do so until februari 18, 23h59 by emailing info@golazo.com. We would like to receive the following information from the substitute in case of a name change:
  • Reference number initial participant:
  • Name + first name:
  • Gender:
  • Date of birth:
  • Address:
  • City + postal code:
  • Phone number:
  • Emergency phone number:
  • E-mail address:

Afterwards, substitutions are only possible at the registration booth on Friday, Oct. 19, Saturday, Oct. 20 and Sunday, Oct. 21. If a certain distance is full, no more substitutions are possible to this distance.

Distance change (on-site)
  • First collect your bib number.
  • Change your distance at the desk ‘change of name/distance’ and receive a new bib number.
    Changing to a lower distance is free of charge. For a higher distance, the difference in price will be charged.

Name change (on-site)
  • Collect the bib number using the confirmation email of the person from whom you are taking the starting number.
  • Change the information at the desk ‘change of name/distance’ and receive a new bib number.
    Do not forget to bring your ID. A €12 admin fee will be charged on site for a change of name.

Your time is recorded automatically by the chip on the back of your bib number. It measures your net time between the start and finish. Wear your bib number visibly, do not fold it and do not remove any stickers.

You can use the changing rooms and showers in the Sport Vlaanderen Gent buildings before and after your race.

Leave your sports bag at our free bag drop. Clearly attach the provided bag tag to your bag. After the race, your bag can only be collected upon presentation of your bib number. Use of the bag drop is at your own risk.

Our experienced pacers will help you achieve your target finish time. You can easily recognise them by their coloured flags. Available target times will be announced later.

Make your finisher medal even more personal by having your name and finish time engraved. You can order engraving during registration. Subject to availability, you can also request it on site after the finish.

Smile! Sportograf photographers will capture your race at various points along the course and at the finish. After the event, you can view and order your personal action photos online.

Give your supporters a front-row view of your race. They can follow your progress through the official live tracking app. Download links and further information will be shared closer to the event.