Practical info

Below you find all practical information about the Great Breweries Marathon for hikers.

Sunday 3rd May 2026

  • Registrations: 7 am – 11.30 am
  • Start Great Breweries Marathon: 9.25 am (no free start)
  • Start Great Breweries 25K: 11.40 am (no free start)
  • Official closing time finish: 7pm
  • Official closing time of the event: 7.30 pm

The start and finish areas are located at the Duvel Moortgat Brewery.

Breendonk-Dorp 58 – 2870 Puurs

You will find more information on accessibility here soon.

Each start pack contains:

  • Personalized race number with your name (only for online registrations before April 13th)
  • Unique medal at the finish for every finisher
  • The exclusive Great Breweries Marathon T-shirt
  • Tastings along the way and at the finish
  • A gift basket full of beer
  • Refreshment stations on the course and at the finish
  • Changing rooms and showers near the start
  • Free storage of sports bags
  • Correct distance and time indication on the course and at the finish
  • Detailed course description for every distance, with indication of the supply posts
  • Sportinez-insurance during the races. Click here for more information.

Would you like to change distance or name? This is possible until April 13 at 11:59 PM via info@golazo.com.
In case of a name change, we kindly ask you to provide the following details of the replacement participant:

  • Reference number of the original participant:
  • Last name + first name:
  • Gender:
  • Date of birth:
  • Address:
  • City + postal code:
  • Phone number:
  • Emergency contact phone number:
  • Email address:


After the deadline mentioned above, it will only be possible to change name or distance at the registration desk on Sunday, May 3.
If a specific distance is fully booked, no changes to that distance will be possible.

Distance change (on site)

  1. Collect the bib number using the confirmation email of the person from whom you took over the bib number.
  2. Have your details updated and receive a new bib number.


For a longer distance, the price difference will be charged.

Name change (on site)

  1. Collect the bib number using the confirmation email of the person from whom you took over the bib number.
  2. Have your details updated at the “changes” desk and receive a new bib number.


Do not forget to bring your ID.
For a name change, an administrative fee of €12 will be charged on site.

Tastings:

No Great Breweries Marathon without beer tastings! All hikers get the opportunity to taste the wonderfull beers of Duvel Moortgat, Brouwerijen Palm, De Hoorn & Rodenbach and Bosteels Brewery whilst they are passing through these iconic breweries.

Supplies:

We provide every 5 km water, every 5 km Isotone drink. Bananas are available on kilometers 15, 25 and 35. Bananas are available on kilometers 15, 25 and 35. At the finish participants receive a bottle of sport water and a cake.

We also provide some light snacks for the walkers.

Beer Basket:

All finishers will be rewarded with a free beer basket including beers from Duvel Moorgat, Brouwerijen Palm, De Hoorn & Rodenbach and Bosteels Brewery.

Race packs will not be sent by mail, but can be collected at the Duvel Moorgat Brewery on Sunday May 3rd, starting at 7 a.m.
One week before the event, individually registered participants will receive a confirmation email with their personal number or an e-ticket. With this, participants can get their race numbers at the registration booth.

Anyone who is registered through a group (school, company or association) with group collection cannot collect his/her bib number personally, but must contact the group leader. This person will be responsible for collecting and distributing the bib numbers for the entire group.

You can collect your T-shirt upon presentation of your envelope or e-ticket. Small, medium, large and extra-large T-shirts are available, in women’s & men’s sizes.

Please note: indicating your preferred size on the registration form is for information purposes only and does not guarantee that this size will still be available when you collect your T-shirt. The earlier you pick up your T-shirt, the more chance you have that the desired size is still available.

All walkers are asked to follow to the traffic rules. Keep in mind that the finish closes at 7 pm.

Changing rooms are at Sporthal Vrijhals, Cyriel Verschaevestraat 15, 2870 Puurs.

You can leave your sports bag at the storage room during the event. A sticker with a unique number will be stuck on your bag. The same numbered sticker will be placed on your sports bag. After your participation you can pick up your sports bag by showing your sticker. If you lose your sticker, you will only be able to collect your sports bag if you provide the organization with a correct description of your bag and its contents.

The organization will take the necessary safety measures to guard the space as well as possible, but use of the space is at your own risk. The organization is not responsible for possible damage, loss and/or theft of personal items.

Some recommendations:

  • Use a properly lockable sports bag and make sure it is also properly sealed so that no items can fall out of your sports bag.
  • Do not leave valuable items (such as iPhone, sports watch, wallet, etc.) in your sports bag.

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