52nd edition

Practical info

Everything you need to know to get off to a smooth start on Sunday 6 June 2027. Enjoy your run!

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Date
Sunday 6 June 2027
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Race start
2:00 pm
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Start & finish
Guido Gezellestraat
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Bib pick-up
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
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When & programme

The Halve Marathon Nijlen takes place every year on the first Sunday of June. The 52nd edition is scheduled for Sunday 6 June 2027.

  1. 11:30Secretariat opens

    Same-day registration and bib pick-up until 13:30.

  2. 13:00Kids run 200 m

    Up to and including 5 years

  3. 13:10Kids run 400 m

    6, 7 and 8 years

  4. 13:20Kids run 800 m

    9, 10, 11 and 12 years

  5. 14:005 km · 10 km · Half Marathon

    Joint start in the Guido Gezellestraat.

  6. 17:00Tombola

    Draw in the cafeteria of the sports hall.

Kids runs: start and finish at the tent on the corner of the Bevelsesteenweg and the Guido Gezellestraat. You can register in advance or on the day itself at the start. There are separate races for boys and girls, and every child receives a medal and a T-shirt.
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Where & course

All races start in the Guido Gezellestraat and finish on the Bevelsesteenweg. The course is flat and fast: you run local laps of about 5 km.

5 km
1 lap
10 km
2 laps
21.1 km
4 laps

🚫🚲 Bicycles are NOT allowed on the course!

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Registration

Register online in advance and pay less. Last-minute registration is also possible, on the day itself at the secretariat.

Pre-registration*
5 km
€7
10 km
€7
Half marathon
€7
Same-day registration
Kids runs
€2
5 km
€10
10 km
€10
Half marathon
€10

* Pre-registration opens on 1 April 2027 and closes on Friday 4 June 2027 at midnight. Same-day registration is possible from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the race secretariat.

👥 Groups

Group registrations are only possible via pre-registration. From 10 people you pay €6 per person. Email [email protected] for more information.

❤️ Run for a good cause

This year the Nijlense Atletiekvrienden support two local charities from Nijlen: vzw Lena and Team Toppers tegen Kanker. During your online registration you can donate an amount to either one. You can also transfer money to BE30 8283 0801 7411 stating the charity (vzw Lena or Team Toppers).

Thank you in advance, also on behalf of vzw Lena and Team Toppers!

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Race secretariat

Register here on the day itself and pick up your bib. Open on Sunday 6 June 2027 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.

Cafeteria Sports Hall Nijlen
Gemeentestraat 36a
2560 Nijlen
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Good to know

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Changing rooms & showers

Available in the municipal sports hall, Gemeentestraat 36a, Nijlen.

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Refreshments

Water is available every 2.5 km.

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Parking

  • Municipal sports hall, Gemeentestraat 36a
  • August Hermansplein
  • Kerkplein
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How to get there

Plan your route to the sports hall →
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Prizes

  • 👕Every finisher receives a T-shirt, to be collected in the cafeteria of the sports hall.
  • 🥇Prize in kind for the first man and woman on 5 km and 10 km.
  • 💶Cash prizes in the half marathon for men, women and 50+.
  • 🏆Nijlen Championship: the champions (man and woman) of all distances are honoured at the prize ceremony.
  • 🎟️Attendance raffle from 5 pm. First prize: a pair of running shoes, which can be exchanged (size, brand) at Vedette Sport.

The prize ceremony and raffle take place in the cafeteria of the sports hall (Gemeentestraat 36a, 2560 Nijlen).