Why has the event been postponed to 2021?
Many of you have been following a strict training schedule during the last couple of weeks and months. You stood poised to go on the starting blocks en masse to shine on 12th September. And we noticed! Your sustained enthusiasm was the motivation for us to do our utmost over the last couple of weeks to allow the first edition of the Port of Antwerp Night Marathon to go ahead after all, in line with current measures.
Nevertheless, current events surrounding COVID-19 have brought us back down to earth and have forced us to postpone the first edition until next year. Under the current circumstances, it is no longer realistic to have a festive and safe event on 12th September. This is a bitter pill to swallow for you and for us. However, we – as a society – have to take our collective responsibility and comply with the measures taken by the government at this time. It will require joint and large-scale efforts to get COVID-19 under control. In addition, we - as an organisation – have to take our own responsibility to safeguard the health of the participants, volunteers, spectators and all other people involved.
What will happen with my registration?
On 11th September 2021, there will be a new edition of the Port of Antwerp Night Marathon. Your registration will automatically transfer to the new edition. You do not have to do anything else for now. You are unable to attend on the new date? Then, you can transfer your registration to a friend, colleague, family member,.... until 15/08/2021. Please contact us via to do so. Please also get in touch if you are unable to take part on the new date for professional, medical or other pressing reasons and if you would like to request a credit voucher or refund of your registration fees. We would like to ask that you provide us with valid (third-party) proof of your personal pressing reason.
Will there be a virtual edition of the event?
We still want to offer you a new challenge this year. After all, it would be a shame not to reward you for the enormous amount of effort and time put into training. For that purpose, we are currently working on an alternative, digital version of the Port of Antwerp Night Marathon. Keep an eye on our channels for more information to come over the next weeks.
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<p>As organisers we have introduced a number of procedures to guarantee the health, safety and comfort of our participants and staff as much as possible. Our measures comply with the current guidelines issued by the various authorities, and sectoral agreements, and have been set in close consultation with a panel of health experts and virologists. These FAQ contain a detailed description of many of these measures.
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<h3>What is expected of you as a participant? <i class="fa fa-plus pull-right"></i></h3>
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<p>We expect of the participants that you strictly comply with the organisation's applicable health and safety measures; these measures can at any time be amended to meet the current guidelines.
Abide by the arrangements made and communicated beforehand regarding arrival and flows at the event, on website, social media as well as via personal mailings.</p><p>
Arrive no earlier than 15min before your starting time and do not bunch up at the start. Leave the event site after your performance and do not hang around needlessly.</p><p>
Moreover, enough space will be provided at the entire event site, including in the starting zone, and we would like to appeal to you as participants to take your accountability and keep your distance (at least 1.5 m), use antibacterial gel, not to spit, wash your hands regularly and follow the instructions of our staff at all times.
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<h3>What are the organisation's recommendations to the participants? <i class="fa fa-plus pull-right"></i></h3>
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<p>Stay at home if you are showing symptoms that may be caused by COVID-19, such as feeling feverish, fever, coughing, shortness of breath, runny nose or unusual fatigue, including when one of your housemates is showing these symptoms.<br>
We would like to point out that it is important to prepare physically for the event. As organisers we offer various preparation programmes/training schedules tailored to different target groups. You can find more information on
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<h3>Is there a limit to the number of participants?<i class="fa fa-plus pull-right"></i></h3>
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<h3>Why is the relay marathon cancelled and what will happen with my registration?<i class="fa fa-plus pull-right"></i></h3>
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<p>We want this event to take place in a safe manner by making the necessary adjustments and by constantly responding to current events. The measures relating to social distancing obviously play a decisive role in this. We want to avoid physical contact and groups of people gathering in a limited space as much as possible. It is difficult to reconcile a relay marathon with these basic principles. Therefore, we feel it is necessary to postpone it for one year.
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Teams that had signed up for the edition on 12th September 2020 will be able to carry over their registration for the 2021 edition. They do not have to do anything else themselves. The registration will be transferred automatically. Furthermore, it will be possible to amend one or several team members for the 2021 edition free of charge.
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<h3>Can I still sign up on the day? <i class="fa fa-plus pull-right"></i></h3>
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<p>There will be no registrations on the day. Registration will be closed 48 hours before the event (or earlier if the maximum number of participants is reached).
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<h3>What will be the procedure at the starting line?<i class="fa fa-plus pull-right"></i></h3>
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<p>Participants will start on the basis of their predicted finish time indicated upon registering. <br>
Fast runners will start first. You will also be allocated a starting zone based on the predicted finish time you provided. There will always be sufficient space in the different starting zones to guarantee the applicable safe distance from your fellow participants. You will be allowed into those starting zones based on your running number. It will not be possible to switch starting zones.
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<h3>What happens if I sign up now or have already signed up but the event does not go ahead after all?<i class="fa fa-plus pull-right"></i></h3>
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<p>In that case, your registration will automatically apply for the Port of Antwerp Night Marathon of 2021. You will not have to do anything else yourself. The transfer will be automatic.
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<h3>Am I permitted to bring my own provisions to the course? <i class="fa fa-plus pull-right"></i></h3>
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<p>The organisation will offer supplies along the route in a safe way: closed bottles (water and sports drinks). However, the participants are welcome to bring their own provisions (like food) to the course. This is what we recommend under these circumstances.
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<h3>Should I wear a mouth mask at the start?<i class="fa fa-plus pull-right"></i></h3>
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<p>We strongly advise the use of mouth masks before and after the race. It is not compulsory to wear a mouth mask during the actual race.
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<h3>Will there be changing rooms and showers?<i class="fa fa-plus pull-right"></i></h3>
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<p>For this edition, there will be no changing rooms / showers available due to the exceptional circumstances.
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<p>That will depend on the measures that will apply at the time. However, we would already advise against bringing extra supporters to the start and finish zones, but maybe ask them to find a suitable location along the route. The same applies there: please respect a personal distance of 1.5m. Supporters on bikes are not allowed at all.
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