Germany’s racing calendar is anchored by the Berlin Marathon — widely considered the fastest course in the world and the site of nearly every recent men’s marathon world record. The Munich Marathon, Hamburg Marathon, and Frankfurt Marathon round out a calendar of fast, well-organized, runner-first events.
Below is the complete What Race To Run directory of 8 races in Germany — marathons, half marathons, 5Ks, 10Ks, trail races, and ultras across the country. Click any race for course details, registration links, and race-weekend logistics.
Why Race in Germany?
Germany’s racing calendar is anchored by the Berlin Marathon — widely considered the fastest course in the world and the site of nearly every recent men’s marathon world record. The Munich Marathon, Hamburg Marathon, and Frankfurt Marathon round out a calendar of fast, well-organized, runner-first events.
Where to Race in Germany
Top cities for racing in Germany: Munich (2), Berlin (1), Cologne (1), Frankfurt (1), Hannover (1). Each city offers a different flavor — from flat city-center road races to coastal courses to alpine trail runs.
All Germany Races on WRTR
Every Germany race in our database, sorted by date.
| Race | Date | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Marathon | 2026-09-27 | Berlin, Germany | Road Races |
| Generali Cologne Marathon | 2026-10-04 | Cologne, Germany | Road Races |
| MARATHON MÜNCHEN by Brooks | 2026-10-11 | Munich, Germany | Road Races |
| Munich Marathon | 2026-10-11 | Munich, Germany | Road Races |
| Mainova Frankfurt Marathon | 2026-10-25 | Frankfurt, Germany | Road Races |
| ADAC Marathon Hannover | 2027-04-11 | Hannover, Germany | Road Races |
| Düsseldorf Marathon | 2027-04-18 | Düsseldorf, Germany | Road Races |
| Haspa Marathon Hamburg | 2027-04-25 | Hamburg, Germany | Road Races |
Planning a Trip to Race in Germany?
Destination racing in Germany works best when you arrive 2-3 days early to acclimate to time-zone shifts and recover from travel. Most popular Germany marathons fill nearby hotels 4-6 months ahead, so register and book accommodation in the same week. Check each event page for entry deadlines, qualifying times where applicable, and any visa requirements for international visitors.
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