Practical

If you have registered for the Besox Halve van Oostende, you will find some practical information below.

Programme

Sunday 8 February 2026

Start 10 km: 09:45 (-10:00)*
Start 21.0975 km: 10:30 (-10:45)*

*Programme subject to change

The finish line closes at 13:45.
This is a running race, so walking only or completing the entire course by walking is not allowed.

Start and finish location: Zeeheldenplein, Ostend.

This is a running race, so walking only or completing the entire course by walking is not allowed.

Start and finish location: Zeeheldenplein, Ostend.

Participant Pack

Exclusive first-edition medal
Signposted course
Experienced pacers
Electronic chip with timing
Supplies along the route in the 10 km and 21.0975 km
Final supplies at the finish
Sportinez insurance during the run

Collection of Race Bibs & T-shirt

Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email containing your e-ticket. With this e-ticket, you can collect your race bib on:

Saturday 7 February 2026 between 14:00 and 18:00 (recommended)
Sunday 8 February 2026 from 08:30 onwards

The collection location will be announced later. Please keep an eye on the website and social media.

Can’t find your e-ticket?

No worries. Bring your ID when collecting your race bib so we can find you by name in our database.

Participants registered via a group registration, where the group package is collected by the group leader, cannot collect their bib individually. They must contact the group leader, who will collect the group package on 8 February and distribute the bibs to all group members.

Name or distance change?

Would you like to change your distance or name?

This is possible until Monday, 19 January at 11:59 PM via info@golazo.com.

For a name change, please provide the following details of the replacement:

Original participant’s reference number
Full name
Gender
Date of birth
Address
City + postal code
Phone number
Emergency phone number
Email address

After this date, changes can only be made at the registration desk on Sunday, 8 February 2026.
If a certain distance is fully booked, it will no longer be possible to switch to that distance.

Distance change (on site)

Collect the bib number of the original participant.
Have your distance changed at the ‘change of name/distance’ desk and receive a new bib number.
Switching to a shorter distance is free. For a longer distance, the price difference will be charged.

Name change (on site)

Collect the bib number with the confirmation email of the person whose bib you have taken over.
Have your details updated at the ‘change of name/distance’ desk and receive a new bib number.
Don’t forget to bring your ID. An administrative fee of €12 will be charged for a name change.

Timing

The time for the 10 km and half marathon is measured using an electronic chip. This chip, located on the back of the bib number, measures the net time between the start and finish. This means that your time only starts when you cross the starting line. This extra service ensures a more accurate time measurement.

The chip is included in the registration fee and does not need to be returned after the race. Please do not fold the bib number or remove the stickers on the chip.

Pacer

Do you have a specific goal in mind or do you want to better your personal best in the half marathon? You have the option of following our experienced pacers from start to finish. They will help you maintain a steady pace, but above all, they will motivate you when the going gets tough.

The pacers are easy to recognise in the starting grid by their coloured flags displaying the finish time:

21,0975 km