Gent Marathon
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Sofico Gent Marathon
The Sofico Gent Marathon takes place in Ghent on 21 March 2027 with start and finish at Sport Vlaanderen Gent (Topsporthal), Zuiderlaan 14, 9000 Gent. The event offers two measured race distances.
- Marathon
- Half marathon
Participant services include a personalized bib with an integrated chip for automatic net time recording, official timing and full results, a finisher medal and an event shirt for marathon entrants. Aid stations are placed at roughly every five kilometres and supply water, sports drink and food; toilets are available at each supply station. Medical support is present on the course and at the finish. Changing rooms, showers and a free supervised bag storage are provided; bags are returned on presentation of the race bib.
The courses are officially measured and conform to World Athletics standards. Detailed route maps and GPX files are published once the route is final. Pacers are available and are identifiable by colored flags. Photographers from Sportograf cover the course and finish. A live tracking app is provided for supporters.
Name and distance changes are possible before the deadline or on site with conditions and an on site administration fee for name changes. A cancellation option is offered at registration with partial refunds according to published deadlines. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
