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Herkules Berglauf

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Herkules Berglauf, Kassel

Distances

  • Trail

    Marathon

    26.2 mi

    Start: 09:15 AM

    205.00 EUR

About

The Kassel Marathon is a marathon which has taken place every year in Kassel since its inception in 2007. It is the third fastest marathon in Germany and split over 3 days. Power walkers, handbikers, and a children's marathon (4.2195 km), the second largest in Germany, are also part of the marathon weekend, which is organised by PSV Grün-Weiß Kassel and AS-Event GmbH by Winfried Aufenanger, until 2001 twenty years long honorary trainer from the marathon runner of the German Athletics Association (DLV).

Catering & aid stations

Aid stations along the route provide food and drink.

Pacers

Pacers are allowed. Target times per wave are provided to help runners pace themselves. Pacer flags are used to identify pacer groups.

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Typical weather in Kassel

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan4°-1°
↑ 08:20
↓ 16:43
Feb6°0°
↑ 07:37
↓ 17:37
Mar9°2°
↑ 06:36
↓ 18:27
Apr14°5°
↑ 06:27
↓ 20:18
May18°9°
↑ 05:32
↓ 21:06
Jun22°13°
↑ 05:07
↓ 21:39
Jul23°14°
↑ 05:25
↓ 21:32
Aug23°14°
↑ 06:10
↓ 20:45
Sep19°11°
↑ 06:58
↓ 19:38
Oct14°8°
↑ 07:46
↓ 18:30
Nov8°4°
↑ 07:40
↓ 16:35
Dec5°1°
↑ 08:20
↓ 16:16

Weather data by Open-Meteo

Results

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Prices & signup

  • Marathon205.00 EUR

Hotels near the start

FAQ

When is the Herkules Berglauf held?

The Herkules Berglauf takes place every year on the last Saturday of September.

What is the course like?

The course is a challenging trail up to the statue of Hercules in the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe.

Are there aid stations along the route?

Yes, there are aid stations providing food and drink along the route.

Can I be a pacer?

Yes, pacers are allowed and target times per wave are provided to help runners pace themselves.

Last updated: Jun 14, 2026, 09:13:12 PM

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