Marathons in Bavaria

Bavaria is home to 3 marathons in our database in Germany, spread across cities including Munich, Regensburg, and Würzburg.

Munich Marathon is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 5,000 finishers, while the full spread offers everything from fast urban courses to scenic regional events.

Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line.

MunichBavariaGermany

Munich Marathon

The Munich Marathon draws about 5,000 finishers each October through Bavaria's capital, passing Siegestor, Odeonsplatz, Marienplatz, the English Garden, Werksviertel, and Olympic Park. The autumn race date coincides with Oktoberfest season atmosphere in the city, and the largely flat course on Munich boulevards suits runners chasing personal bests in cool October weather.

Next race: Sunday, 11 October 2026

RegensburgBavariaGermany

Regensburg Marathon

The Regensburg Marathon draws approximately 1,100 finishers each May through Bavaria's best-preserved medieval city on the Danube. The course passes the Stone Bridge (Steinerne Brücke) — the oldest bridge in Germany — the Regensburg Cathedral, and the Thurn und Taxis Palace on flat Danube terrain. May's Bavarian spring and the UNESCO old town make it Germany's most historically intact marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 23 May 2027

WürzburgBavariaGermany

Würzburg Marathon

The Würzburg Marathon draws approximately 1,500 finishers each October through the baroque wine city on the Main River. The course passes the Würzburg Residence — a UNESCO World Heritage palace — the Marienberg Fortress, and the Main riverfront on flat Franconian terrain. October's wine-harvest season and the Residenz gardens make it one of Bavaria's most elegant regional marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 23 May 2027

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Steinheim an der MurrBaden-WürttembergGermany· 141 km away

Bottwartal Marathon

The Bottwartal Marathon draws approximately 1,800 finishers each October on a valley road in Steinheim an der Murr, Germany. It is a classic community marathon weekend for southwestern Germany's club-running scene. The route passes vineyards, small towns, and rolling valley roads north of Stuttgart. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Sunday, 18 October 2026

Neuhaus am RennwegThuringiaGermany· 170 km away

Rennsteiglauf Marathon

The GutsMuths-Rennsteiglauf Marathon draws approximately 2,500 finishers on a point-to-point mountain road course from Neuhaus am Rennweg to Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig in Germany's Thuringian Forest. The Rennsteig name carries enormous tradition in German endurance sport. The route follows forest ridgelines and classic Rennsteig trail segments with roughly 769 m of gain — expect significant climbs on this hilly course.

Next race: Saturday, 22 May 2027

SalzburgAustria· 189 km away

Salzburg Marathon

The Salzburg Marathon attracts about 6,500 finishers each May through Mozart's birthplace. The course passes Hohensalzburg Fortress, the Salzach River, and the baroque old town with alpine peaks as backdrop. May spring weather in the Salzach valley creates a culturally rich Austrian marathon experience.

Next race: Sunday, 9 May 2027

HeidelbergBaden-WürttembergGermany· 189 km away

Heidelberg Marathon

The Heidelberg Marathon attracts approximately 1,500 finishers each April through Germany's most romantic university town on the Neckar River. The course passes Heidelberg Castle on its forested hilltop, the Old Bridge (Alte Brücke), and the Philosopher's Walk with views of the red-roofed Altstadt. April's Neckar valley spring and the fairy-tale scenery make it one of Germany's most picturesque marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027

InnsbruckAustria· 192 km away

Innsbruck Marathon

The Innsbruck Marathon attracts approximately 1,500 finishers each April through the Tyrolean capital surrounded by the Nordkette mountain range. The course passes the Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl), the Inn River, and the Bergisel ski-jump hill on flat valley-floor terrain with alpine panorama views. April's alpine spring and the dramatic mountain backdrop make it Austria's most scenic city marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027

KarlsruheBaden-WürttembergGermany· 205 km away

Karlsruhe Marathon

The Karlsruhe Marathon attracts approximately 2,500 finishers each May through the fan-shaped baroque city in Baden-Württemberg. The course radiates from the Karlsruhe Palace through the city's unique fan-layout streets, passing the ZKM media museum and the Rhine harbour. May's spring weather in Germany's sunniest city and flat terrain make it a popular southwest German marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 23 May 2027

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