Sparkassen-SAARathon

Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Germany
Saarbrücken
500–1,200
www.westspangenlauf.de
DLV

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Road runs in Germany, Saarbrücken

Distances

Running
Half Marathon
21.1 km
Start: Oct 9, 12:00 PM
24.00 EUR
Other
10 km
10 km
Start: Oct 9, 12:45 PM
13.00 EUR
Other
5 km
5 km
Start: Oct 9, 12:30 PM
8.00 EUR
Other
1 km
1 km
Start: Oct 9, 12:15 PM

About

The SAARathon 2026 will take place on October 11, 2026, in Saarbrücken. The event offers various distances for runners of all levels, including a marathon, half marathon, 10 km, 5 km, and a 1 km kids run. The flat, fast routes run along the Saar River, providing wonderful views of the city and its surroundings.

Catering & aid stations

Refreshment stations and toilets every 5 km on the course and at the finish line. Coffee, cake, and cold drinks provided inside the sports hall.

Pacers

Pacemakers are available for the Marathon with target finish times ranging from 3:15 to 5:00 hours. For the Half Marathon, the cut-off time is 3:00 hours and for the Marathon, it is 5:30 hours. Intermediate times will be checked.

Results

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Typical weather in Saarbrücken

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

Jan5°0°

↑ 08:23

↓ 17:01

Feb7°0°

↑ 07:43

↓ 17:51

Mar10°2°

↑ 06:46

↓ 18:38

Apr15°5°

↑ 06:41

↓ 20:25

May18°10°

↑ 05:49

↓ 21:09

Jun23°13°

↑ 05:27

↓ 21:40

Jul24°15°

↑ 05:44

↓ 21:33

Aug24°15°

↑ 06:25

↓ 20:50

Sep20°12°

↑ 07:09

↓ 19:47

Oct15°8°

↑ 07:54

↓ 18:43

Nov9°4°

↑ 07:43

↓ 16:52

Dec6°1°

↑ 08:22

↓ 16:35

Weather data by Open-Meteo

What's included in entry

09:30 AM: Marathon
10:00 AM: Half Marathon
10:15 AM: 1 km
10:30 AM: 5 km
10:45 AM: 10 km
11:00 AM: 1 km
11:45 AM: 5 km
12:15 PM: 10 km

1:00 PM: Half Marathon
2:00 PM: Marathon
All finishers can download a certificate online.
General: Approved by the DLV; held in all weather conditions. Insured via LSVS. No liability for theft. Registration implies acceptance of conditions.
Photos/Video: Media will be recorded. By registering, you grant irrevocable, transferable rights to use photos, videos, and interviews of you from the event.
Cancellation: No refunds in the event of unforeseen circumstance or non-attendance.
Changes/Cancellations: Only for Marathon/Half Marathon until Sept 27, 2026 (10 € fee). Alternatively, a free start for the following year may be offered.
Medical Service: DRK (Red Cross) Gersweiler-Ottenhausen.