Erfurt Marathon

ErfurtThuringiaGermany

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Sunday, 26 September 2027

9:00 am start

Distance

42.195 km / 26.2 mi

Urban road and trail

Elevation

Flat · 50 m gain

50 m climbing

Race profile

Overview

The ANNAKRAM e. V. Benefizlauf is a small charity marathon capped at roughly 300 starters across all disciplines, held each mid-September with start and finish at the Radrennbahn Andreasried. The loop mixes urban paths, field and forest trails, and a climb over Petersberg with stair sections — not a flat Domplatz tourist circuit. The 2026 edition is on 12 September.

Erfurt Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.

Typical participants: Approximately 250 finishers

Weather: Mild and humid autumn
12–16°C · humidity 70–80%
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Course & terrain

Erfurt Marathon course

Course route details and elevation profile for race-week planning.

The Erfurt Marathon is an ANNAKRAM e. V. Benefizlauf with start and finish at the Radrennbahn Andreasried, not the Domplatz tourist loop. The capped field of roughly 300 starters across marathon, half marathon, relays, and other disciplines follows a mixed urban-and-trail loop through and around Erfurt, crossing the Krämerbrücke and climbing Petersberg with stair sections. Mixed terrain with some climbs — not a flat, fast city circuit.

Registration

Erfurt Marathon entry requirements

The Erfurt Marathon is held in September, typically on the fourth Sunday. Registration is at https://www.erfurt-marathon.de/.

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Erfurt Marathon elevation profile?: The Erfurt Marathon has 50 metres of total climbing and 50 metres of descent over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). The course is flat, with 0 metres of net change from start to finish.
How long is the Erfurt Marathon?: The Erfurt Marathon is the standard marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres (26.2 miles), certified to World Athletics rules. Urban road and trail starting and finishing at the Radrennbahn Andreasried.
What time does the Erfurt Marathon start?: The 2027 Erfurt Marathon starts at 9:00 am local time on Sunday, 26 September 2027. Arrive early for baggage drop and corral access — official race communications confirm any last-minute schedule changes.
Where does the Erfurt Marathon start and finish?: Start and finish are at the Radrennbahn Andreasried (Riethstraße 29a), where ANNAKRAM e. V. hosts the Benefizlauf. Registration and race information are announced before race day.
When is the Erfurt Marathon?: The Erfurt Marathon is held on a mid-September Saturday — the 2026 edition is on 12 September, with marathon runners starting at 09:00.
Is the Erfurt marathon flat?: No. The mixed urban-and-trail loop includes Petersberg with stair sections. It is not a flat, fast city circuit.
Does the course cross the Krämerbrücke?: Yes. The loop crosses the Krämerbrücke medieval bridge, but the route is a charity trail-and-path circuit from the Radrennbahn Andreasried rather than a Domplatz-centred tourist loop.
What weather should I expect in Erfurt in September?: September in Erfurt is crisp Thuringian autumn, often 10–18 °C (50–64 °F) with golden light on the medieval streets.

Last updated 11 October 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.

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