Beer Lovers' Marathon 2027

about the event

Costumed road marathon through Liège with 16 aid stations, each serving water, food and one Belgian speciality beer. Entry is 110 EUR until 30 September 2026, 120 EUR until 31 January 2027 and 150 EUR from 1 February 2027, with a pasta party on the Saturday evening.

FAQ

How much does the Beer Lovers' Marathon 2027 cost, and where do I register?

Entry is online only, on ultratiming.ledossard.com, with no registration on site: 110 EUR until 30 September 2026, 120 EUR from 1 October 2026 to 31 January 2027 and 150 EUR from 1 February to 30 April 2027, plus registration fees. The field is capped at 3,000 runners and the platform closes entries on 14 May 2027 at 23:59; on 28 September 2026 it showed 1,986 of 3,000 places taken. Every entry is final: no refund, even for medical reasons.

What time does the Beer Lovers' Marathon 2027 start, and is there a time limit?

The 42.195 km marathon starts on Sunday 16 May 2027 at 09:30 from the Palais des Congrès de Liège, Esplanade de l'Europe 2, 4020 Liège; the registration platform gives 450 m of climbing. The finish closes after 6 hours 30 minutes, with cut-offs along the course and a sweep vehicle. Runners must be born before 16 May 2009. Along the course there are 16 aid stations with food and drink and 16 Belgian beers, and toilets are set up every 5 km.

Where and when do I collect my bib for the Beer Lovers' Marathon 2027?

Bib pickup is on Saturday 15 May 2027 from 14:00 to 18:00 and on Sunday 16 May from 07:00 to 08:30; a valid ID is required and no bib is sent by post. The bib is personal and cannot be passed on without the organiser's approval. The runner's pack includes the official garment, the bib and a belt with one reusable cup to keep for all the tastings.

What is included in the entry, and what are the paid extras?

The entry includes the 42 km race, 16 Belgian beers and 16 aid stations with food and drink, a DJ or brass band at every station, the after party with open bar, massages and showers, the year's cap and textile and the finisher medal. Extras: Pasta Party on Saturday 15 May, 35 EUR (buffet 19:00 to 20:30, open bar, DJ until 23:00, 2 per runner maximum); 'Last kilometre' supporter pass on Sunday 16 May, 35 EUR (one aid station, after party access, 2 per runner); guided tour of Liège on Monday 17 May, 10 EUR, starting at 10:00 with breakfast and a farewell beer at 12:00 (5 per runner).