First Limburg city marathon in Genk is sold out: "Hopefully 1 big running party"

The first city marathon in Genk is sold out, with over 3,500 runners participating. Organizer Ugi Tunckurt expressed excitement about the event, which aims to celebrate local landmarks. The marathon features various distances, including a full marathon and a half marathon, with a focus on community support. The collaboration with Sporty vzw helps keep costs lower than typical Flemish races. Temporary traffic measures will be in place, but access to cemeteries will remain open. Mayor Wim Dries emphasized the importance of community involvement in making the event possible.