1. Early arrival on the entrance to Parc du Cinquantenaire
That is the change that may mark the members essentially the most, because the symbolism is so essential. Completed arrival on the Esplanade du Cinquantenaire, simply in entrance of the arcades. This was moved ahead by roughly 200 meters, to happen proper on the entrance to the Park. The reason being safety. Given the massive circulation of runners, it turned important to make this arrival extra fluid, by leaving more room between the liquid and strong provides provided in addition to the presentation of the normal medal to the members. This additionally frees up essential area for the Pink Cross and its interventions, which was the primary goal of this adaptation.
To mark the event, a brand new arrival gate has been designed, like these that may be discovered on the levels of main biking races.
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2. A 90 diploma flip to keep away from the Schuman roundabout
One other main change, on the very starting of the course this time. Members will now not undergo the Schuman roundabout, which is below building till winter 2025. As a substitute, they’ll go on to the left on the exit of the Parc du Cinquantenaire with a primary 90-degree flip.
To keep away from issues, the official beginning line, symbolized by the timing mats, will solely be positioned on the exit of the park, as soon as the flip has been made. The completely different bins might be requested to advance steadily and at a strolling tempo till they exit the park earlier than setting off on the course.
Within the course of, the route will return to rue Belliard, parallel to rue de la Loi, as within the final editions.
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3. 200 meters extra within the Bois de la Cambre
The 20 km should measure… 20 km. With the roughly 200 meters misplaced at the beginning, we needed to regain this misplaced floor someplace. This might be finished in Bois de la Cambre, with an exit to hitch Avenue Franklin Roosevelt barely delayed. A change that, for many members, will go unnoticed. This might be simply after the isotonic drink refueling and simply earlier than the midway mark.
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