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European Athletics is delighted to announce that the first ever edition of the European Running Championships will take place in Leuven and Brussels on 12-13 April 2025, with the masses joining the elites for a festival of running on the streets of Belgium.
The inaugural edition will see road races take centre stage at a standalone European Championships, featuring three races over two days: 10K, half marathon and marathon. Europe&rsquo;s top distance runners will race alongside the masses, bringing the stars of the sport and their fans closer than ever before.
The marathon course will run from Brussels to Leuven, starting in the heart of the Belgian capital before reaching the finish in the historic heart of Leuven.
The European marathon champion had previously been crowned at the European Championships, but now the classic distance, and its finest exponents, will take the spotlight at their very own festival of running, with medals awarded for individual and team honours at all three distances. Mass-race participants can also compete for medals in brand-new &lsquo;country ranking&rsquo; competition.
&ldquo;The European Running Championships symbolises my vision of a sport that really is for everyone,&rdquo; said European Athletics President Dobromir Karamarinov. &ldquo;Young and old, male and female, fast and slow, big and small, elite and amateur will all compete together and simultaneously in mass marathon, half marathon and 10km races, with global and national ranking places on offer.&rdquo;
Karamarinov added: &ldquo;For too long, athletics has been seen as a rarefied activity, the preserve of only the super-fit and the super-gifted. All children, and a growing number of adults across our continent, take part in athletics, in the form of recreational running, every day. Yet many of them do not think of themselves as athletes. I am determined to bridge this gap.&rdquo;
European Athletics CEO Christian Milz said: "This will be a unique championships as every runner will be an athlete and every athlete can be a champion. It gives everyone in our sport the chance to experience that unique championships feeling. Welcome to the European Running Championships.&rdquo;
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Serbia's Elzan Bibic won the Belgrade Half Marathon on home soil on Sunday (23) morning in a national record and course record of 61:47.
Bibic became the first Serbian to break the 62 minute-barrier for the distance, improving the previous long-standing national record of 62:11 set by Janko Bensa at the 1998 World Half Marathon Championships.&nbsp;
This was the second time in as many weekends that Bibic has rewritten the Serbian record books after setting a national 10km record of 28:45 last Sunday. Bibic also holds all of his country's national records between 1500m and 5000m.&nbsp;
Belgrade will be the focus of attention among the European distance running fraternity on two occasions in the next 18 months. The Serbian capital will stage both the 2026 SPAR European Cross Country Championships as well as the second edition of the European Running Championships in April 2027.&nbsp;

Bibic wins Belgrade Half Marathon in Serbian record of 61:47

European marathon champion and world bronze medallist Iliass Aouani has confirmed he will line up at the prestigious Cinque Mulini Cross Country in San Vittore Olona on 23 November.
The Italian has enjoyed a breakout year, striking gold at the inaugural European Running Championships in Brussels&ndash;Leuven in April before cementing his rising reputation with a World Championships bronze in Tokyo.
Now best known for his exploits on the roads, Aouani remains no stranger to the mud. He won the Italian cross country title in 2022 and placed 49th at the 2023 SPAR European Cross Country Championships in Brussels.
<h3>Historic race</h3>
The Cinque Mulini, a World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold meeting, is one of the sport&rsquo;s most storied races. Staged for the 93rd time, it winds through the famous &ldquo;five mills&rdquo; of San Vittore Olona &mdash; a setting steeped in cross country folklore.
Its roll of honour reads like a who&rsquo;s who of distance running, with legends such as Kenenisa Bekele, John N&rsquo;Gugi and Grete Waitz among the past champions.

European marathon champion Aouani confimed for Cinque Mulini

From Apeldoorn to Batumi, 2025 has been a defining year for European Athletics &ndash; a season of record-breaking performances, bold new initiatives and inspiring moments of unity across the continent.
In the latest issue of <a href="https://mag.european-athletics.com/InsideTrack2025/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Inside Track</a>, we celebrate the athletes, organisers and partners driving the sport forward &ndash; from the energy of Apeldoorn and the teamwork of Madrid to the innovation of the new Athletes&rsquo; Zone and the launch of Run Europe.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">What&rsquo;s inside this issue?</h2>
<a href="https://mag.european-athletics.com/InsideTrack2025/welcome/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Progress, participation and pride </a>&nbsp;- A welcome message and travel update from European Athletics President Dobromir Karamarinov.
<a href="https://mag.european-athletics.com/InsideTrack2025/raceforrespect/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Respect. Protect. Empower. </a>&nbsp;- How European Athletics is advancing safeguarding, mental health and human rights across the sport.
<a href="https://mag.european-athletics.com/InsideTrack2025/indoorchampionships/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Orange reign</a> - The Netherlands dominated Apeldoorn 2025, winning seven golds amid electric home support and a sea of orange pride.
<a href="https://mag.european-athletics.com/InsideTrack2025/europeanteamchampionships/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Magnifico in Madrid</a> - Italy extend their golden era at the European Athletics Team Championships.
<a href="https://mag.european-athletics.com/InsideTrack2025/europeanagegroupchampionships/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bergen brilliance</a> - Bergen 2025 delivered record-breaking performances along with a lasting legacy of sustainability.
<a name="OLE_LINK9"></a><a name="OLE_LINK10"></a><a href="https://mag.european-athletics.com/InsideTrack2025/europeanagegroupchampionships/u20/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Records fall and stars rise in Tampere </a>&nbsp;- Tampere 2025 featured breakthrough performances on the track and inspiring initiatives off it across four unforgettable days.
<a href="https://mag.european-athletics.com/InsideTrack2025/greenerchampionships/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Towards a greener finish line</a> - Inside Track speaks to Elias Mertens, Project Manager at Golazo, on how the European Running Championships are leading on sustainability.
<a href="https://mag.european-athletics.com/InsideTrack2025/run-europe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Introducing Run Europe</a> - Run Europe is a bold new platform uniting the continent&rsquo;s diverse running community &ndash; and why you can&rsquo;t miss ERBC 2026 in Porto!
<a href="https://mag.european-athletics.com/InsideTrack2025/convention/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The man behind the mic</a> - Andy Kay on 14 years of Golden Tracks &ndash; and what&rsquo;s coming up in Batumi.
<a href="https://mag.european-athletics.com/InsideTrack2025/ceomessage/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The State of our Sport</a> -&nbsp;Inside Track&rsquo;s regular update on the State of our Sport from European Athletics CEO Christian Milz.
<a href="https://mag.european-athletics.com/InsideTrack2025/athleticsforall/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Growing athletics inclusively across Europe</a> -&nbsp;Across Europe, athletics is embracing new communities &ndash; welcoming families, diverse participants and people with disabilities into the sport.
<a href="https://mag.european-athletics.com/InsideTrack2025/2026europeanathleticschampionships" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Birmingham 2026: the countdown is on </a>&nbsp;- In August 2026, Birmingham will host the UK&rsquo;s first-ever European Athletics Championships, uniting over 50 nations for a week of world-class competition.
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World 10,000m bronze medallist Andreas Almgren is targeting the European half marathon record of 59:13 in the Valencia Half Marathon on Sunday (26) morning.
If he succeeds, this will be Almgren&rsquo;s third European record of 2025. The Swede began his year by breaking the European 10km record with 26:53, also in Valencia, in January before eclipsing the European 5000m record and world lead with 12:44.27 on home soil for a memorable victory in front of his home fans in the Stockholm Diamond League.
The European half marathon record belongs to Switzerland&rsquo;s Julien Wanders with 59:13 from 2019. Almgren approached Wanders&rsquo; record on his debut half marathon last year when he clocked 59:23 in Barcelona - the second fastest time in history by a European - and the Swede believes he is coming into this race in much better shape and with a point to prove.&nbsp;
Speaking to The Running Effect podcast earlier this month, Almgren said: &ldquo;I&rsquo;m in a lot better shape than when I did my first half marathon and I ran 59:23. I&rsquo;m aiming quite high now in Valencia.
&ldquo;My body feels very good and mentally I&rsquo;m quite excited about the race. I obviously ran very well in the 10,000m but then I had some problems recharging for the 5000m and I underperformed a lot so that made me feel like I want some kind of redemption in Valencia.&rdquo;
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After a succession of near misses in major events at all distances from 800m to 10,000m, Almgren won a popular and well-deserved bronze medal in the 10,000m, becoming the first Swede to win a medal in a men&rsquo;s track event in World Athletics Championships history. However, he couldn&rsquo;t quite replicate this form in the 5000m, exiting in the heats.
The Valencia Half Marathon entry-list is headed by former world record-holder Yomif Kejelcha from Ethiopia who pipped Almgren for the silver medal in the 10,000m in Tokyo.
Looking further ahead, Almgren is unlikely to compete at the SPAR European Cross Country Championships in Lagoa on 14 December or indoors next winter but the 30-year-old has confirmed he is targeting both the 5000m and 10,000m at the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham between 10-16 August.
<h3 dir="ltr">European all-time half marathon list</h3>
59:13 - Julien Wanders (SUI), 2019 59:23 - Andreas Almgren (SWE), 2024 59:26 - Yemaneberhan Crippa (ITA), 2022 59:31 - Amanal Petros (GER), 2025 59:32 - Mo Farah (GBR), 2015 59:39 - Carlos Mayo (ESP), 2023 59:40 - Morhad Amdouni (FRA), 2020 59:40 - Samuel Barata (POR), 2023 59:41 - Pietro Riva (ITA), 2023 59:42 - Thierry Ndikumwenayo (ESP), 2024
<h3 dir="ltr">2025 European half marathon list</h3>
59:31 - Amanal Petros (GER) 59:45 - Jimmy Gressier (FRA) 59:52 - Yemaneberhan Crippa (ITA) 59:59 - Gashau Ayele (ISR) 60:00 - Felix Bour (FRA) 60:11 - Patrick Dever (GBR) 60:17 - Valentin Gondouin (FRA) 60:22 - Fearghal Curtin (IRL) 60:46 - Awet Nftalem Kibrab (NOR) 60:50 - Filmon Tesfu (NED)

Almgren to target European half marathon record: "I want some kind of redemption in Valencia"

Slovenia&rsquo;s Klara Lukan ran the fourth-fastest 10km by a European athlete this year, clocking 30:54 in Ljubljana on Sunday (19).
Already the European leader after a superb 30:26 performance in Castell&oacute;n, Spain, in February and the 10km bronze medallist at the European Running Championships in Brussels-Leuven in April, the 25-year-old gave home supporters plenty to cheer about in the Slovenian capital as she cruised to victory.
Second place went to her international teammate Liza &Scaron;ajn, 11th in the half marathon at Brussels-Leuven 2025, who set a personal best of 31:56.
The race formed part of the wider Ljubljana Marathon weekend.&nbsp;

Lukan runs fourth fastest 10km by a European this year

The spirit of the 2025 European Running Championships will live on in Leuven. Following the resounding success of April&rsquo;s inaugural event, the Belgian city will now host its very own annual Leuven Marathon, with the inaugural edition scheduled for 19 April 2026.
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Far from being a one-off celebration, the European Running Championships which took place in Brussels-Leuven on 12-13 April, have ignited a running boom in Leuven and the surrounding region.&nbsp;
Over 28,000 participants from 84 countries, cheered on by 160,000 spectators, made the Championships an unforgettable experience. Now, that same energy will continue to inspire through the new marathon, ensuring the event leaves a tangible legacy for both the city and its citizens.
Organised by Golazo in collaboration with the City of Leuven, the Leuven Marathon will adopt a format that proved so popular earlier this year featuring a marathon, half marathon, and 10km race, all starting and finishing at Parkpoort, near Sportoase.
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<h3>A direct legacy</h3>
&ldquo;The European Running Championships brought so much positivity and enthusiasm that continuing this momentum felt like the natural next step,&rdquo; says Thomas Huyberechts of Golazo.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The Leuven Marathon is a direct legacy of the Championships. It gives the people of Leuven and beyond a new goal to look forward to, while keeping the city firmly on the European running map.&rdquo;
Deputy Mayor for Sports Christophe Stockman said: &ldquo;The European Running Championships proved Leuven is a true sports city. With the Leuven Marathon, we are transforming that success into an annual tradition, building on our experience and strong partnerships to make it another unforgettable event.&rdquo;
The second edition of the European Running Championships will take place in Belgrade, Serbia, on 18&ndash;19 April 2027. The event - featuring marathon, half marathon, and 10km races - will be organised by the Belgrade Marathon in cooperation with the Serbian Athletics Federation.

2025 European Running Championships leave a lasting legacy in Leuven with new city marathon

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The high jump challenges athletes to clear a steadily rising bar using a curved approach and a powerful take-off. Competitors must time their run-up perfectly, converting horizontal speed into vertical lift. The Fosbury Flop technique, now universal, requires exceptional body control as athletes arch over the bar. The event builds drama as the bar climbs higher and attempts become limited, often culminating in head-to-head duels.

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The longest standard track race, the 10,000 metres tests stamina, concentration and consistent pacing across twenty five laps. Athletes must manage physical strain as the race progresses, responding to surges and maintaining rhythm even as fatigue builds. Historically, European Championships have seen both cagey tactical contests and fast, relentless front-running performances. The event rewards those with strong endurance and the mental strength to stay composed for a long duration.

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The 200 metres blends the power of the short sprint with the challenge of running a controlled curve. Athletes build speed through the bend before driving into the home straight, aiming to maintain momentum without tightening or losing stride rhythm. Success depends on combining fast acceleration with the ability to hold technique under pressure. The event has produced many memorable European championship performances, often highlighting specialist sprinters who excel in technical curve running.

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These sprint hurdles events require athletes to combine explosive speed with flawless rhythm over a set number of barriers. Runners must achieve a consistent stride pattern to clear each hurdle cleanly without breaking speed. A clipped hurdle can ruin momentum, while perfect technique creates a smooth, fast race. The short distance leaves no margin for error, making start reaction and precision critical.

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The steeplechase combines distance running with technical obstacle work. Athletes clear barriers and a water jump each lap, requiring controlled footwork, balance and the ability to accelerate after each obstacle. Competitors must maintain rhythm while adjusting stride patterns to navigate hurdles efficiently. The event has become a staple of European competition, producing races that test both endurance and precise technique under pressure.

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The heptathlon brings together seven events across two days: hurdles, high jump, shot put, 200 metres, long jump, javelin and 800 metres. Athletes must demonstrate versatility, technical skill and endurance across a wide range of disciplines. Scoring rewards consistency and all-round ability rather than excellence in only one area. The event is seen as a major test of complete athletic talent and resilience.

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The marathon covers a distance of 42.195 kilometres and stands as one of the most demanding endurance events in athletics. Athletes must balance pacing, energy management and hydration while navigating a long road course that often includes changes in terrain and elevation. The race typically develops through distinct phases, with early caution giving way to decisive moves in the later stages when fatigue begins to bite. Success requires exceptional aerobic capacity, mental resilience and the ability to maintain form over a prolonged distance. The marathon has a long and respected history within European competition and continues to showcase some of the toughest endurance performances in the sport.

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Javelin throwers combine a fast run-up with a technically efficient release of a spear-shaped implement. The discipline requires speed, mobility, shoulder strength and careful control of the javelin’s angle and trajectory. Athletes must generate force during the run-up while protecting their technique during the final delivery. The event has a long European tradition and regularly produces dramatic long throws in championship settings.

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The discus throw requires athletes to rotate within a circle to build momentum before releasing a heavy disc into the throwing sector. Balance, footwork and technique dictate success, with release angle and timing crucial for long distances. The event dates back to ancient athletics and has remained a showcase of technical throwing skill throughout European competition.

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Race walking involves covering long distances under strict technique rules. Athletes must maintain continuous ground contact and keep the front leg straight as it lands, making endurance and technical discipline equally important. Races are often tactical, with pacing and efficiency playing a major role. Europe has a long history of success in this event, which remains a key part of the championships programme.

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The 400 metres is a one-lap sprint requiring both speed and controlled pacing. Athletes must judge their effort carefully, building a strong opening but leaving enough in reserve to withstand the final straight when fatigue peaks. The event rewards those with both raw sprinting talent and excellent speed-endurance. Historically, it has produced dramatic finishes as runners push to their limits in the closing metres.

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The 1500 metres is the classic middle-distance race. It requires athletes to balance steady pacing with the agility to respond to tactical changes and late surges. Many races unfold with a controlled early pace before a fast acceleration in the final lap, where positioning becomes critical. The event has a rich European history, often producing championship finals filled with strategy, resilience and highly competitive sprint finishes.

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Run over two laps of the track, the 800 metres sits between sprinting and longer middle-distance racing. It is a tactical test as much as a physical one, with athletes often racing in packs, protecting position and timing their final kick. The event demands efficient running mechanics, race intelligence and a strong anaerobic capacity. European athletes have excelled in this discipline for decades, making it a consistently competitive and unpredictable race.

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Shot putters throw a solid metal ball from within a throwing circle, using either a glide or rotational technique. The event rewards explosive strength, balance and precise timing at release. Competitors must generate maximum power while staying within the circle, making technique as important as physical strength. Shot put has long been a central event in European championships, showcasing powerful and technically skilled athletes.