Why run with SIOP Europe? Because every kilometer you run counts in the field of childhood cancer. Join us on Sunday 24 September at the ENGIE Dwars door Mechelen Run.
Working together to build a brighter future for children and young people…
We will not stop when we are tired!
We will stop when we are done!
Cancer in young people is a rare disease that comes in multiple subtypes and is both life-threatening and a major public health issue in Europe. Childhood cancer remains the leading cause of death in children aged one or over in Europe. Annually, across Europe, more than 6 000 children and young people die of cancer and 35 000 new cases are diagnosed with cancer.
Moreover, there will be nearly half a million childhood cancer survivors by 2020-2025. Over two-thirds of these childhood cancer survivors experience long-term health and psychosocial problems due to their disease and treatment, which may be severe and affect their daily life and participation as EU citizens.
Throughout years (in 2018, 2019, and 2021), the SIOP Europe Team joined for the charity run at the Dwars door Mechelen.
We have invited our community (doctors, survivors, parents, friends and families) based in Belgium to run with our team and support this awareness-raising campaign about childhood cancer. This year we are extremely happy to be able to meet again and run together – everyone can participate at their own pace.
By participating as a runner, you will contribute to creating a brighter future for children and adolescents with cancer. We thank you in advance for your support and contributions. Every donation is valuable in this difficult fight for better treatment for cancer patients and better quality of life for survivors.
About ENGIE Dwars door Mechelen
The biggest urban race in Mechelen is back for its 17th edition!
This year again, Mechelen will organize its ENGIE Dwars door Mechelen as usual on the last Sunday in September. As every year, the program includes 10 km, 5 km and the 1 km Kids Run. There is also the 5 km CM-Duorun during which you cross Mechelen with a 'buddy'.
Participants who decide to support SIOP Europe with a small donation of 5 or 10 EUR during the registration procedure are kindly invited to visit the SIOP Europe tent at the starting point and collect a free t-shirt* which will allow us to run together as a group to raise awareness about childhood cancer.
*The number of t-shirts is limited, and they will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
About SIOP Europe
The European Society for Paediatric Oncology (SIOP Europe or SIOPE) is the only pan-European organisation representing all professionals working in the field of childhood cancers. With more than 2000 members across 36 European countries, SIOPE is leading the way to ensure the best possible care and outcomes for all children and adolescents with cancer in Europe.
Through the integration of research, care and education, SIOPE and the European community of health professionals address the two goals of the next decade: to increase the cure rate and the quality of cure of children with cancer.
RUN - Practical information & registration
This run is organised by the Golazo Sports Group.
Please kindly note that the registration is mandatory and can be done on the ENGIE Dwars door Mechelen website (available in French or Dutch).
You will be able to support SIOP Europe by adding the donation (5 or 10 EUR) during your registration procedure.
REGISTER HERE
Programme
- 09:00 Registration and race number pick up (1 km – 5km – CM-Duorun 5km & 10km): Sporthal Paardenstraatje, Veemarkt
- 10:00 Registration and race number pick up (Kids Run): Grote Markt: Sporthal Paardenstraatje, Veemarkt
- 10:30 ENGIE Dwars door Mechelen 5 km
- 10:35 CM-Duorun 5 km
- 11:00 ENGIE Dwars door Mechelen 10 km
Warming-up by Sportoase
Departure location: Sporthal Paardenstraatje, Veemarkt, 2800 Mechelen
Arrival location: Grote Markt, 2800 Mechelen
The participation fee includes
- Exclusive commemorative medal
- Bib number with electronic chip for 10 and 5 km participants
- Locker rooms and storage area for sports bags
- Precise mileage and timing
- Refueling en route and on arrival
- Fully signposted route
- Results online on the website, available on Sunday evening September 24.
- Online description of the route
- Sportinez insurance while running.
- More information: https://dwarsdoormechelen.be/fr/infos-pratiques/
Race number pick up
Registered runners will receive the e-ticket after payment. With this e-ticket, you can collect your bib from the registration tent on Sunday September 24 from 9:00 a.m.
Kindly note that SIOP Europe’s tent will be situated in Grote Markt, 2800 Mechelen, and the t-shirt / other gadget pick up will only be possible from there.
Timing with chip
The 10 km and 5 km participants will run with an electronic chip. This electronic chip, glued to the back of the race number, measures the real time between the start and the finish line. This means that your time only starts running at the moment you cross the starting line. This enables a more accurate time recording.
The microchip is included in the registration fee. Please do not fold the race number or remove the stickers from the chip.
Accessibility & parking
Free parking is available at the Parking Zandpoortvest or Parking Douaneplein.
The Organiser doesn’t assume any responsibility for personal injury, damage to property or any other harm incurred from participating in the race or watching it.
Participants are aware that photos and videos that will be taken by the organizers or their representatives during the event, will be used for marketing and advertising in various media