Balloonloop 2026
The Balloonloop will take place in Sint-Niklaas on Sunday 6 September 2026. This is the 12th edition of the Balloon Run, which is part of the Peace Festivities in Sint-Niklaas. Expect a great atmosphere and a bustling city.
This year, we’re rolling out a new route. You’ll run past the renovated Grote Markt, Stationsstraat, Regentieplein, and Parklaan. Bring the whole family to Waasland. Choose your distance: KidsRun (1 km), 5 km, or 10 km.
Program
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2026
- 11:00 a.m.: Opening ceremony at Romain De Vidts Park
- 1:00 PM: Meet-up for the Kids Run and warm-up
- 1:15 PM: KidsRun 1 km
- 1:45 PM: Meet-up and warm-up for the 5K (Grote Markt)
- 2:00 PM: Start of the 5K race
- 2:45 PM: Meet-up and warm-up for the 10K (Grote Markt)
- 3:00 PM: Start of the 10K race
- 4:00 p.m.: Stage ceremony at Romain De Vidts Park
New course!
This year, we’ll start at the renovated Grote Markt. The finish line is on Parklaan.
Supply
- KidsRun 1 km: Caprisun at the finish line
- 5 km: 1 aid station + a Vitamin Well at the finish line
- 10 km: 2 aid stations at the 3.5 km mark + a Vitamin Well at the finish line
What do I get for this?
- Participation on a closed city course
- Refreshments (5 km & 10 km)
- Free storage for sports bags
- Electronic timekeeping
- Sports accident insurance
- Changing rooms
- Entertainment
- Medal for each distance
- Podium prizes for the 5 km and 10 km
- Podium prizes for the largest group
- Same-day registration possible!!
Practical information
Read the race briefing for all the details starting August 21, 2026. Look up your bib number starting August 21, 2026.