Run Ivo Run - De Halve Marathon & Grooten Prys Bart Swings
Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
The village of Veltem will transform into a large running circuit with races for everyone! Alongside the running competitions, the Grooten Prys Bart Swings will also take place on the same day: an inline skating race named after the Belgian Olympic champion and top skater Bart Swings.
Program of the day (subject to minor changes):
KINDERLOPEN (Children's Races - Registrations open July 1st)
- 09:30 AM - 1.6 km
- 09:50 AM - 2.6 km
- 10:20 AM - 5.2 km
- 11:10 AM - Award ceremony children's races
SKEELERTOCHT (Inline Skating Tour)
- 11:45 AM - Start 20 km
- 13:00 PM - Course release
LOOPWEDSTRIJDEN (Running Races)
- 13:00 PM - 21 km (Half Marathon)
- 13:15 PM - 14 km
- 13:30 PM - 7 km
- 15:00 PM - Award ceremonies running races
- 16:30 PM - Course release
Times are registered upon passing the registration arch. We work with net times. Those aiming for top positions should start at the front of the start box.
Course
All races start and finish at the Sportcentrum Ivo Van Damme in Veltem.
Registration
Registration for inline skating, 7 km, 14 km, and 21 km: Inschrijven skeeler, 7, 14 en 21 km
Registration for Children's Races: Inschrijven Kinderlopen
The price for each race is 5 euros. The children's races cost 2 euros.
Side Entertainment
In collaboration with various merchants, volunteers, the committee 200 years Veltem-Beisem, GC De Wildeman, 3020, and TEAM HERENT, there will be plenty of side entertainment. More information will be available after the summer.