Germany · Road half marathon · 21.0975 km
Generali Cologne Half Marathon
Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Cologne’s half marathon is the 21.0975 km option within the Generali Cologne Marathon weekend. The published 2026 route starts in Deutz and finishes beside Cologne Cathedral, passing through districts including Sülz, Lindenthal and Ehrenfeld. The organiser describes a flat course. The checked information covers the completed 2026 event; the 2027 date and entry conditions remain to be confirmed.
AthRecs race guide · Updated
Upcoming dates
TBC — awaiting confirmation
The checked organiser information covers 4 October 2026. The next half-marathon date, entry release and timetable are TBC.
Waiting for the next race? Follow the organiser’s link for the latest date and race-day details. All dates and start times are local.
At a glance
- City / location
- Cologne
- State / city
- North Rhine-Westphalia
- Distance
- 21.0975 kilometres / 13.1 miles
- Surface
- Road
- Course profile
- Flat city course; next-edition route TBC
- Approximate field
- Unknown
How to enter Generali Cologne Half Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
Next-edition official entry
Follow the organiser for the next half-marathon entry announcement. The checked page describes the sold-out, completed 2026 event and does not confirm a 2027 place or date.
Official entry informationElite enquiries
The organiser has a separate professional-athlete information page. Confirm the next edition’s standards, application window and acceptance process rather than applying expired 2026 deadlines.
Official entry informationRoute and course
The 2026 half marathon starts on Opladener Straße near Deutz station and finishes on Komödienstraße beside the cathedral. Its flat city route differs from the full marathon and relay, so choose the half-marathon map or GPX download on the official course page.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- 2026 start reference
- The 2026 half-marathon information lists an 08:30 local start with waves. Do not use that timetable as confirmation of a future edition. 2026 start reference information
- 2026 time-limit reference
- The published half-marathon limit was 2 hours 45 minutes net. Confirm the next edition’s limit before choosing this race for a first half marathon or walking entry. 2026 time-limit reference information
- Route and travel planning
- The Deutz start and cathedral finish are in different locations. Use the course and start-area maps to choose arrival transport and a post-race meeting point. Route and travel planning information
Past races and results
Official Cologne results hubOpen the organiser’s results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the half marathon results.
2026 Generali Cologne Half Marathon
Full 2026 resultsUse the organiser’s results hub and select the 2026 half marathon. The weekend also includes full-marathon and relay competitions with separate classifications.
Race news, photos and video
Visit the organiser for race updatesCommon questions
When is Generali Cologne Half Marathon?
The next race date is TBC (to be confirmed). Check the official organiser for the latest announcements.
How do I enter Generali Cologne Half Marathon?
Next-edition official entry: Follow the organiser for the next half-marathon entry announcement. The checked page describes the sold-out, completed 2026 event and does not confirm a 2027 place or date. Elite enquiries: The organiser has a separate professional-athlete information page. Confirm the next edition’s standards, application window and acceptance process rather than applying expired 2026 deadlines.
Where is Generali Cologne Half Marathon and how far is it?
Generali Cologne Half Marathon takes place in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. This guide covers the 21.0975 km half marathon (13.1 miles). Surface: Road
What is the Generali Cologne Half Marathon course like?
The 2026 half marathon starts on Opladener Straße near Deutz station and finishes on Komödienstraße beside the cathedral. Its flat city route differs from the full marathon and relay, so choose the half-marathon map or GPX download on the official course page. Flat city course; next-edition route TBC
How big is the field at Generali Cologne Half Marathon?
The approximate field is Unknown. A reliable runner estimate is not currently available in this guide.
Where can I find past Generali Cologne Half Marathon results?
The past races and results section links to the organiser or timing provider’s published records. Check the distance and edition, and read this guide’s coverage notes: some sources show winners only, provisional classifications or a results portal that needs further searching.
Sources and race information
AthRecs is independent of the race organiser. This guide brings together the linked race information, results and reports. Source review: . Historical details are labelled by edition; current entry availability and final instructions remain with the organiser.
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