Germany · Road running
Germany road marathons
Compare the Berlin and Frankfurt road marathons, with confirmed dates, official entry routes, course previews and results archives. Plan a first marathon, a personal-best attempt or a competitive application using each organiser's current rules. Earlier maps are labelled so runners can distinguish a preview from final edition information.
2 race guides · 42.195 km / 26.2 miles · Dates through 2027
Upcoming marathon dates
Find road marathons taking place between now and the end of 2027. Compare the location and approximate field, then open a race guide for entry options, course maps and previous results. Runner numbers refer to the year shown; Unknown means a reliable estimate is not available.
| Date | Marathon | City / location | State / city | Approximate field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainova Frankfurt Marathon | Frankfurt am Main | Hesse | Unknown | |
| GENERALI BERLIN-MARATHON | Berlin | Berlin | Unknown | |
| Mainova Frankfurt Marathon | Frankfurt am Main | Hesse | Unknown |
Choosing a road marathon in Germany
Check how to secure your place
Berlin and Frankfurt have their own entry processes, eligibility rules and deadlines. Use the current organiser entry page to check which route is open to you before arranging travel. A published date or a previous qualifying performance does not by itself confirm a place, and competitive or elite applications may have separate requirements.
Use the correct edition's runner information
Compare official course maps, wave instructions and number-collection arrangements for the year you intend to run. An older map can help you understand the event, but it is a preview until the organiser confirms the new route. Check full-marathon results when assessing the field and retain the distinction between chip time, gun time and qualifying rules.
Browse by state / city
Find a race in your area, or compare the options for a trip. Routes may cross regional boundaries.
Explore the races
Berlin
GENERALI BERLIN-MARATHON
A 42.195 km course through Berlin with very little elevation gain. The organiser’s course page supplies interactive mapping and refreshment information, but explicitly identifies the displayed map as the 2026 version until the 2027 route is released.
Course: Flat city course; 2027 map awaiting publication
Entry routes: 2027 entry lottery · Official charity and tour-operator routes
GENERALI BERLIN-MARATHON guideFrankfurt am Main, Hesse
Mainova Frankfurt Marathon
The published course visits both sides of the River Main, the central skyline, Sachsenhausen and Höchst, then returns along Mainzer Landstraße towards the Festhalle finish. The organiser describes a flat profile. Use the edition’s map for the final route and location of aid stations.
Course: Flat city circuit with an indoor finish
Entry routes: 2027 official registration
Mainova Frankfurt Marathon guideCommon questions
Which road marathons are included in this Germany guide?
This AthRecs guide includes 2 road marathons in Germany, including GENERALI BERLIN-MARATHON, Mainova Frankfurt Marathon. Open a race guide for its course, entry options, dates and previous results.
When are the next road marathons in Germany?
The next confirmed dates in this guide are Mainova Frankfurt Marathon on 25 Oct 2026; GENERALI BERLIN-MARATHON on 26 Sept 2027; Mainova Frankfurt Marathon on 31 Oct 2027. All dates are local to the race.
How do I enter a road marathon in Germany?
Open an individual race guide to compare its entry methods and eligibility rules. Follow the official entry links for registration windows, qualifying requirements, fees and available places.
How can I compare road marathon courses in Germany?
Use the course summaries to compare terrain, surface and start-to-finish arrangements, then open the individual guide for official maps. A net-downhill course is not necessarily flat, and a road race may include paved paths or a track finish. Check the receiving event’s rules if you need a qualifying time.
Are the approximate fields the number of people who entered?
Each figure states its basis and year. Entrants, starters and finishers are different counts; a previous finishing field is a guide to scale, not an entry total or a guaranteed future field. Figures are approximate, and Unknown means a reliable estimate is not available. They are not multi-year averages unless explicitly described that way.
Where can I find past race and category results?
Each race guide links to the organiser or timing provider’s published records. Choose the correct distance and edition, and read the coverage notes: some archives contain winners only, provisional classifications or results that need further searching.