Cologne Marathon

A flat, fast loop along both banks of the Rhine, with the cathedral dominating the skyline for most of the race. Wide roads and a big, noisy city crowd.

PB courseGood for debutsFlatDEU
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Where it runs

Cologne Marathon course map: the route through Cologne, with the start and the finish marked.
Cologne Marathon course map — start, finish and route.

Interactive map

The trace follows the organizer's published course, simplified for the screen: the orange dot is the start, the dark dot the finish. Scroll to zoom, drag to pan.

About this race

A flat, fast loop along both banks of the Rhine, with the cathedral dominating the skyline for most of the race. Wide roads and a big, noisy city crowd.

Next edition
04 October 2026
Elevation gain
85 m
Profile
Flat
First run
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About these facts

Dates, course type, climbing and time limits are compiled from the organizer's publications and re-checked each season; elevation is an estimate of total climbing rather than a survey figure. Always confirm race-day details with the organizer before making plans.

Last reviewed 28 September 2026