Leuven Marathon route map
RaceIndex has a GPS course file for Leuven Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
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RaceIndex has a GPS course file for Leuven Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
The Leuven Marathon is described as flat. The course listing puts the climb at 243 m. The course notes also call it two city-centre loops plus a green forest loop through the Brabantse Wouden and a flat canal (Vaart) section.
The Leuven Marathon route starts at Sportoase / Philips site on the Leuven ring (same venue as the 2025 European Running Championships) and finishes at Sportoase / Philips site on the Leuven ring. Underfoot, expect mostly asphalt city streets with wide gravel forest paths through Heverleebos / Brabantse Wouden. It passes Grote Markt, Gothic City Hall (Stadhuis), St Peter's Church, Naamsestraat and Parkstraat. Two city-centre loops plus a green forest loop through the Brabantse Wouden and a flat canal (Vaart) section.
Run on closed city roads through central Leuven and the ring road. DJs and live acts along the route with thousands of supporters creating a festival atmosphere to the finish.