Running
Marathon
26.2 mi
26. DRESDEN MARATHONPopular
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Distances
Running
Halbmarathon
13.1 mi
Running
10 km
6.2 mi
Running
5 km
3.1 mi
About
The Dresden Marathon connects thousands of runners each year through the city’s historic streets and along the Elbe. With distances from 400m to marathon, it offers a festival of pace and community.
Pacers
Target times are provided per start wave on Renntag. Pacers are indicated with Pacerflaggen and their inclusion in the entry fee is noted on the event website.
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Surface mix
- 66% asphalt
- 17% gravel
- 9% cobblestone
- 5% other
Typical weather in Dresden
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan3°-2°
↑ 08:03
↓ 16:26
Feb5°-1°
↑ 07:20
↓ 17:20
Mar9°1°
↑ 06:19
↓ 18:10
Apr14°5°
↑ 06:10
↓ 20:01
May19°9°
↑ 05:16
↓ 20:49
Jun23°13°
↑ 04:51
↓ 21:22
Jul24°15°
↑ 05:09
↓ 21:15
Aug24°15°
↑ 05:53
↓ 20:28
Sep20°11°
↑ 06:41
↓ 19:21
Oct14°7°
↑ 07:29
↓ 18:14
Nov9°3°
↑ 07:23
↓ 16:19
Dec5°0°
↑ 08:03
↓ 15:59
Route maps
Results
View official resultsWhat's included in entry
- Bib and chip
- Timing
- Refreshments on course
- Expo access
Hotels near the start
FAQ
What are the age groups for the marathon?
The marathon is open to runners aged 18 and older as of race day; age categories are used for awards.
Is there a timed chip included?
Yes, all marathon and half marathon participants receive a timing chip included in the entry fee.
What are the start times?
Marathon and half marathon start at 09:00 and 08:30 respectively on race day; other distances start at 08:00.
Last updated: Jun 7, 2026, 01:40:36 PM
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