Brussels Half and Full Marathon Guide

Race Information

Expo Dates and Times: Saturday 10AM-6PM and Sunday 7:30AM to 9:30AM

Place des Palais

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Half Marathon Starting at 9AM

Marathon Starting at 9:45AM

Place De Brouckère

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Starting Area for both Half and Full

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I also suggest taking some time to read my full review of the Brussels Half Marathon. This offers detailed insight to the race and what to expect as a runner. 

Brussels Half Marathon Review

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What to Do

Walking Tour

If you are looking to walk around Brussels for a day, and also want to talk lots of stops to relax, I suggest following this walk that I created. It hits all of the major sights, and if done slowly should take a couple of hours. I think it's a great way to see the city, without overexerting your legs. 

Brussels Historical Center Walk

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Chocolate Making

If you would prefer to rest your legs a bit more, you can always take some time to do a chocolate making course to create your own Belgian Chocolates. 

Belgian Chocolate Making Class and Tasting in Brussels

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Restaurants

Chez Richard

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Classic Belgian fair in this small restaurant. Try to arrive early, as they don’t take reservations and the place fills up quickly.

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Le Conteur

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Reservations required This Middle Eastern Restaurant in the center of Brussels offers Vegetarian, Vegan, and meat dishes. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, but be warned the music can be a bit loud.

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NONA PIZZA Merode

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An excellent pizza shop next to the Cinquantenaire Park. The ingredients are all fresh with a mixture of classic options and seasonal pizza toppings. They also have vegan options.

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La Marée

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Reservations required This fish restaurant recently received a Michelin recommendation, make sure to book your table in advance if you decide to go.

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Savage

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This upscale Vegetarian restaurant offers a four course tasting menu for dinner for only 42 euros. With optional meat add-ons, the restaurant can cater to all dietary preferences.

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Maison Dandoy - Galeries

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If you want to try Belgian Waffles (and I know you do) this is a great choice. Maison Dandoy is a bit overpriced compared to other waffle spots, but the waffles are good and the ambiance of eating inside the Galerie is unmatched.

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Hotels

easyHotel Brussels City Centre

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Similar to the rest of the easyHotels around Europe, the easyHotel in Brussels is a simple, no thrills hotel. The rooms and bathrooms are small, but the location is right in the heart of the city. If you want a fancy hotel, this is not it. If you want a cheap, but clean, hotel, this is a great choice.

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Hotel NH Collection Brussels Grand Sablon

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If you are looking for a nicer hotel option, the Hotel NH chain is always a great stay. I’ve stayed at multiple locations across Europe and they are always wonderful. In addition, this is a great choice for runners because there are a few around Brussels, which means you can use their various bathrooms while you are upping your water intake pre-race.

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Free Bathrooms

A nice feature around Brussels is that city officials have worked with local restaurants and cafes to create a selection of free bathrooms across the city. The restaurant allows there toilets to be used for free, and the city in return gives them a stipend to cover cleaning costs. While the full list of toilets can be found below, I went through and pulled out the ones located near popular landmarks and destinations. 

Bathrooms Near Grand Palace

The Sneakers Cafe - Brochettes & Cocktails

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Yummy Bowl

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Bathrooms Near Parc du Bruxelles

Spread The Moon 🌙

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Bathrooms Near Parc du Cinquantenaire

James Joyce

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Bathrooms Near the Bourse

CASCO

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Bathrooms Near Porte du Hal

Mazette

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A Full List of All Free Bathrooms in Brussels

Public toilets and urinals | City of Brussels

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Thank you for taking the time to read this, if you have any more questions please feel free to reach out to sadie@jetsettingrunner.com for help. 

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