Dwars door Brugge 10 May 2026: Road Closures, Parking Information for Guests Staying in Bruges

On Sunday 10 May 2026, the 45th edition of Dwars door Brugge will take place in the heart of Bruges. Runners can participate in distances of 1 km, 5 km, and 15 km, with the start and finish located at and around Campus Ter Groene Poorte.

Important notice for residents, businesses & visitors

The event will cause some temporary disruptions:

• Setup starts on Friday 8 May and dismantling continues until Monday 11 May (possible traffic and noise nuisance).
• On Sunday 10 May, a parking ban will be in effect from 7:00 to 14:00 in multiple streets along the route.
• Several streets will be temporarily closed.
• The underground car park Langestraat and the bus & motorhome parkings at Bargeweg will be closed.
• Public transport will be partly rerouted, and the centrumshuttle will not run between 9:30 and 14:00.

We recommend planning your deliveries, transports, and movements well in advance. Please inform your customers or visitors if necessary.

On Sunday 10 May, EnergyVision Dwars door Brugge returns once again: a vibrant city run through the historic heart of beautiful Bruges.

Following tradition, we offer two challenging distances: 5 km and 15 km. For the youngest runners (ages 4 to 12), there is the Persil Kids Run over 1 km.

The starting gun will fire in the morning, after which participants can enjoy a unique route. Run over the iconic cobblestones, along the picturesque ramparts (Vesten), and experience a wonderful passage through ’t Zand and the Market Square.

For the full route, road closures, and more details, visit: www.dwarsdoorbrugge.be