Practical info

• 10:00 : Bib pickup and registration for the Persil Kids Run
• 12:00 : Persil Kids Run 1 km
• 1:00 : Brussels Ekiden

The exact distances are:

• Runner 1 – 5 km
• Runner 2 – 10 km
• Runner 3 – 5 km
• Runner 4 – 10 km
• Runner 5 – 5 km
• Runner 6 – 7,195 km
• 1 lap = 5 km

Relay zone : in the King Baudouin Stadium
Start & Finish: King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels
Course: King Baudouin Stadium and Park of Laken
Changing rooms: King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels

• Commemorative medal
• Changing rooms
• Free sports bag storage
• Excellent supplies
• Online course description on www.brusselsekiden.be
• Insurance during the races
• Electronic time registration chip

If there are changes in the composition of your team this has to be adapted at the entrance hall of the King Baudouin Stadium on Saturday the 18 October. You can write down your changes on the exchange form you can find HERE. Print and fill in the form at home and bring it to the Brussels Ekiden. The changes are free and possible until 12 AM.

The Brussels Ekiden is a relay marathon run by 6 runners per team. All teams start together at 1:00.

As a team they will span the mythical marathon distance. The distances (in order) are as follows: 5 km + 10 km + 5 km + 10 km + 5 km + 7.195 km (total 42.195 km).

Six people form a team in which every team member runs their own distance.
The relays are done by handing over the special relay sash, called a tasuki, which is worn diagonally from the shoulder over the chest to the hip.

An Ekiden is always an exciting competition, as the success of the team is dependent on each of the six runners. Everyone in the team therefore has an important function. This is the reason the competition is popular in a business setting.

The carpets used for your time registration are only located at the entrance and exit of the stadium. As such the individual net time for runners 2 until 5 will be calculated “door to door”. The time lost during the several relays in the stadium, will be added to the overall time of the team.

The individual time of the first runner will be kept from the start until entering the stadium. The individual times of runners who run two laps (10 km) will obviously keep running while passing through the stadium the first time. The individual time of the final runner will be measured from exiting the stadium until the finish line, on the stadium’s track.

Individual distances

Runner 1 – 4,7 km

Runner 2 – 9,8 km

Runner 3 – 4,7 km

Runner 4 – 9,8 km

Runner 5 – 4,7 km

Runner 6 – 6,1 km (= 4,7 km + extra loop in Laken park)

Total team distance (incl track) = 42,195 km

Download the rules for the Brussels Ekiden HERE.

Prize money Brussels Ekiden

The final result, valid for the prize money, will be established on basis of the best “total time”

For this ranking, athletics teams as well as company and association teams are eligible.

For the first athletics clubs (registered with VAL/LBFA) there is a special bonus structure, which cannot be cumulated with the previous general prize money table.

Make maximum use of public transportation.

Here you will find all the tips and tricks to easily reach the King Baudouin Stadium.

By bicycle:

If you are coming to the King Baudouin Stadium by bicycle, you can leave your bike at our bicycle parking, right next to the stadium.

By train:

It is no longer possible to directly reach the stadium from Brussels Central Station. We therefore recommend that everyone take the train to Brussels South and then transfer to metro line 6 towards Koning Boudewijn.

By car:

Take exit 7a “parking expo” on the Brussels Ring and proceed on foot from the parking lot to the stadium.

You can pre-book a parking ticket for parking C using the following link: https://parking.tickets.brussels-expo.com/schedule?language=en

This way, you’ll save a lot of time at the parking entrance.

Showers are available in the changing rooms of the King Baudouin Stadium.

Persil Kids Run 1 km – 12.00h

The Persil Kids Run is a run over a distance of 1 km, especially for young people between the ages of 4 and 12. No one runs too fast, no one runs too slow. Whether you sprint or walk, each at his/her own pace. Upon registration, you will receive a Persil Kids Run T-shirt. At the finish you can count on a cool souvenir medal and a refreshing drink.

We advise everyone to avoid strenuous efforts for which they are not physically prepared. Make wise choices regarding the distance you want to cover and/or the pace you want to impose on your body.

If you want to perform sports at a high intensity, you should have yourself checked annually by a (sports) doctor. The presentation of medical certificates is not mandatory.

It is up to the athlete to decide how to deal with the information provided during a medical check-up.

The organizer bears no responsibility in this regard.