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ING Night Marathon Luxembourg: Tram Suspended 19:20-21:15 – How to Get Home After the Race?
The tram is most needed after the race (19:20-21:15) but is interrupted due to the course crossing the tracks. Organizers require arrival at the start by 17:00, and the full marathon runs until 1:30 AM. It's recommended to stay in Kirchberg near the finish or plan ahead with P&R shuttle buses to avoid the gap. Source: ing-night-marathon.lu
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Luxembourg City · a Saturday evening each May (next 2027-05-08) · 7pm start · venue parking closed · tram cut 19:20-21:15
This is a night run starting at 7 PM: on race day, the Luxexpo parking lot is closed, and the tram is suspended from 19:20 to 21:15 due to the course crossing the tracks – if you follow daytime race habits, you may miss the start or get stranded at the venue after the race.
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- Getting to the Start: Night Run at 7 PM, Arrive at Luxexpo by 5 PM at the Latest
Time-sensitive · plan around it
The ING Night Marathon runs backwards from a normal race: a 7 p.m. start that finishes after midnight inverts the usual rules. (1) Luxembourg's public transport is free since 2020, so you assume the trip home is easy — but the course crosses the tram tracks and the tram is suspended 19:20–21:15, exactly when you want it after finishing. (2) Luxexpo parking is closed on race day, so arriving by car leaves you stranded. (3) Officials want you there by 5 p.m., yet the full marathon runs until about 1:25 a.m. Stack the three: the free ride is down for the two hours you need it most, you cannot park, and you finish in the small hours — this is not a show-up-whenever daytime race. Arrive early, stay near the finish, and plan the return around the tram gap.
Think in reverse: arrive early, stay near the finish, plan the return around the 19:20-21:15 tram gap.
Getting to the Start: Night Run at 7 PM, Arrive at Luxexpo by 5 PM at the Latest
The ING Night Marathon is a night run in Luxembourg City held each May; the 2026 edition on May 16 has ended, the next is May 8, 2027 (Saturday), with full marathon, half marathon, and team relay all starting at 19:00 at Luxexpo The Box. (ing-night-marathon.lu)
Official reminder: Due to race-day traffic congestion, you must arrive at Luxexpo The Box by 17:00 at the latest; don't cut it close to the 19:00 start. (ing-night-marathon.lu)
Race Day Transport: Free Buses, but Tram Suspended After Race and Parking Lot Closed
On race day, the parking lot at Luxexpo The Box is unavailable; you must take the tram (from the central station to 'Alphonse Weicker'/'Luxexpo' stations) or use shuttle buses from P&R Bouillon or Luxembourg Sud to Glacis, then transfer to the tram. (ing-night-marathon.lu)
The course crosses tram tracks; on race day, tram service between Faïencerie and Theater is suspended from 19:20 to 21:15 (the organizers set up scaffold stairs at Glacis for pedestrians to cross the course); the organizers advise arriving at Luxexpo by 17:00 at the latest. (ing-night-marathon.lu)
All public transport in Luxembourg has been free for everyone since 2020 (trains, trams, buses — free even for tourists); getting to the start and returning after the race costs nothing, with the sole exception of first class. (luxembourg.public.lu)
| Option | Best for | Hassle / risk | Price (as of 2026-06) | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tram (direct from Central Station)To 'Alphonse Weicker' / 'Luxexpo' stops FreeCut after the race Free and direct, but avoid the 19:20–21:15 gap: travel earlier, wait until after 21:15, or use the scaffold staircase to cross on foot | Light packers staying on the tram line | Suspended 19:20–21:15 on race day where the course crosses the tracks (a scaffold staircase at the Glacis lets you cross on foot) — exactly when you'll want it after finishing | Free (all public transport free since 2020) | |
| P&R + shuttle busPark at Bouillon / Luxembourg Sud, shuttle to Glacis then tram FreeFollow signage | Drivers who know the venue lot is closed | Follow the parking guidance system; still affected by the tram gap | Free | |
| Drive to the venueLuxexpo The Box Closed on race day | — (not possible on race day) | Luxexpo parking is closed on race day; driving straight there leaves you stranded | Closed on race day |
Which Event to Choose: Full Marathon/Half Marathon/Relay/5K/Mini
The full marathon starts at 19:00 with a time limit of about 6 hours 25 minutes – meaning it ends around 1:30 AM the next morning, a unique rhythm of night running. (fitz.hk)
Start times vary by event: full marathon/half marathon/team relay at 19:00, mini marathon at 19:30, mini mini at 19:40 (all at Luxexpo The Box); the 5K Run for Success starts at 20:10 at the Museum of Modern Art (MUDAM). (ing-night-marathon.lu)
Event lineup: full marathon, half marathon, team relay (four runners covering the full marathon in segments), 5K Run for Success (beginner-friendly), mini marathon (ages 12+), and mini mini (under 12). (ing-night-marathon.lu)
The night before the race (Friday), a pasta party (Diekirch Pasta Party) is held at Luxexpo; redeem a voucher in your bib's QR code for one pasta portion and one non-alcoholic drink. (ing-night-marathon.lu)
| Event | Start | Best for | Entry fee (recent, approx.) | Start point |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full marathon42.195 km ~6h25 cutoff | Those aiming to finish and OK running past midnight | 19:00 start, closes ~1:25 AM; plan lodging and return for the small hours | Full ~€52 (adjusted each edition) | |
| Half marathon21.1 km Same start First time in Luxembourg, want distance but not till dawn: the half starts 19:00 and finishes before deep night — views and atmosphere included | Long distance without the all-nighter | Starts 19:00 with the full | Half ~€33 (adjusted each edition) | |
| Team relay (four)Four runners split the full marathon Split legs | Groups not wanting to take on a full solo | Legs 2-4 meet at the 'Luxexpo' tram stop to hand over | Per team | |
| 5K / mini5K Run for Success (beginners) / mini (12+) / mini-mini (<12) Beginner/family | Beginners and families with kids | 5K starts 20:10 at MUDAM (not Luxexpo!); mini 19:30, mini-mini 19:40 | Lower |
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FAQ
What is the cutoff time for the full marathon at the ING Night Marathon Luxembourg? What is the latest finish time?
The full marathon cutoff is approximately 6 hours 25 minutes, starting at 19:00, with the latest finish around 1:30 AM. The tram is interrupted from 19:20 to 21:15 after the race, so late return requires arranging accommodation or shuttle transport in advance. Source: fitz.hk, ing-night-marathon.lu
Is the Luxexpo parking lot open on race day? How to get there by car?
The Luxexpo The Box parking lot is closed on race day. It's recommended to take the tram (from Central Station to 'Alphonse Weicker'/'Luxexpo' stop), or take a shuttle bus from P&R Bouillon or Luxembourg Sud to Glacis, then transfer to the tram. Source: ing-night-marathon.lu
Public transport is free in Luxembourg; do I need a ticket for the return trip after the race?
All public transport in Luxembourg (trams, buses, trains) has been free for everyone since 2020, so the return trip after the race costs nothing. The only exception is first class. However, note that the tram is interrupted from 19:20 to 21:15 due to the course, so avoid that time or walk to an alternative route. Source: luxembourg.public.lu
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