Semi-Marathon de la Province de Liège 2026

about the event

The Liège half marathon takes place on Sunday 18 October 2026, with start and finish at Île Monsin. Alongside the 21.1 km half marathon there are 10 km and 5 km road races, an 8 km walk and a 300 m children's race, on a flat course along the Meuse and the Albert Canal. Online entry, open until the day before the race, and chip timing run via ChronoRace.

FAQ

What are the start times of the Liège half marathon 2026?

On Sunday 18 October 2026 the children's 300 m (under 10) starts at 09:30, the 8 km nature walk at 09:45, the half marathon at 10:00, the 10 km at 10:30 and the 5 km at 10:40. All start from the Esplanade Roi Albert on Île Monsin. The half is 21.1 km with 30 m of climbing and the 10 km has 25 m; on both, the minimum speed is 7 km/h (8 min 30 s per km). Podiums start at 12:30.

Can I register on site for the Liège half marathon, and how much is the entry?

Online registration stays open until the day before the race. From 1 September to 17 October the half costs 23 EUR, the 10 km 17 EUR, the 5 km 11 EUR and the 8 km walk 12 EUR; on race day it is 25, 18, 12 and 13 EUR (children's 300 m: 2 EUR). You can also register on site at the esplanade on Île Monsin on Saturday 17 October from 16:00 to 18:00. Groups must be closed and paid by 1 October 2026 at 18:00. No cancellation is refunded within 30 days of the event.

Where and when can I collect my bib for the Liège half marathon?

Before the race at Trakks Liège, Chaussée de Tongres 257B, 4000 Liège, from 25 September to 16 October 2026, or on Île Monsin (rue de l'Île Monsin, 4020 Liège) on Saturday 17 October from 16:00 to 18:00. On race day, Sunday 18 October, bibs are handed out on Île Monsin from 08:30; the organiser advises allowing at least 45 minutes for pickup and toilets. You may collect a friend's bib, no ID is needed.

How do I get to Île Monsin for the Liège half marathon?

The organiser recommends public transport. The tram from Guillemins station runs to the Coronmeuse terminus, buses 1 and 4 stop at Place Coronmeuse, about 15 minutes' walk from the start village, and Herstal station is 1.2 km away (12 minutes on foot). Drivers are asked to come via Herstal to reach the six car parks set up for the event, including the Colruyt, Lidl and Aldi car parks on Boulevard Zénobe Gramme in Herstal. A bike park is set up at the top of the esplanade.