Course Map
Route based on 2025 course — may differ slightly from this year.
About this Race
The Antwerp Marathon is a course through the historic Belgian diamond city, tracing the medieval center, the grand central station, and the port on the Scheldt on largely flat terrain. The level profile is reasonably fast, set amid handsome Flemish architecture. Held in a favorable window, it offers cool conditions and rich historic scenery. The old city and port define the day. It suits runners who want a flat-leaning, characterful Belgian race steeped in history without big-event scale.
Course Insight
Antwerp is a flat-ish marathon through the Flemish port city, urban and runnable with some cobbled patches in the historic core to read carefully. Pace the cobbles by feel and otherwise settle into rhythm. Cool conditions suit racing. The harbour-city setting is atmospheric. Pace it evenly and the gentle course rewards restraint.
Difficulty Breakdown
Mostly due to very flat.
Course Details
- Course type
- Loop
- Elevation gain
- 35m
- Elevation loss
- 31m
- Highest point
- 14m
- Lowest point
- 5m
- Net elevation
- +4m
- Start
- Starts and finishes at Limaplein.
- Cutoff time
- 5h 30m
Race History
The Antwerp Marathon is a course through the historic Belgian diamond city, tracing the medieval center, grand central station, and the port on the Scheldt on largely flat terrain. Its level profile amid handsome Flemish architecture gave it a historic character. Over the years it drew a steady field. It remains a flat, characterful Belgian race steeped in history.
Plan Your Trip
Everything you need to know to get there, get settled, and get to the start line.
- Nearest airport(s)
- Antwerp (ANR), Brussels (BRU)
- Best area to stay
- The Historic Centre for atmospheric stays near the route, Het Zuid for trendy, characterful options, and the Eilandje waterfront for modern stays.
- Getting to the start
- The start is near the centre; take a tram or walk from central hotels to the start.