Marathons in Saxony

Saxony is home to 3 marathons in our database in Germany, spread across cities including Dresden, Leipzig, and Pirna. Leipzig Marathon is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 7,500 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. Plan by month on our marathon calendar or filter by country and region.

Dresden, Saxony, Germany🇩🇪

Dresden Marathon

The Dresden Marathon attracts about 6,500 finishers each April through the restored baroque capital of Saxony. The course passes the Frauenkirche, the Semperoper, and the Elbe River embankment. April spring weather along the flat Elbe valley makes it eastern Germany's premier marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Leipzig, Saxony, Germany🇩🇪

Leipzig Marathon

The Leipzig Marathon draws about 7,500 finishers each April through the city of Bach and the peaceful revolution of 1989. The course passes the Völkerschlachtdenkmal (Battle of Nations Monument), the Thomaskirche, and the Clara-Zetkin Park on flat Saxon terrain. April spring weather and a fast profile make it one of eastern Germany's largest marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027

Pirna, Saxony, Germany🇩🇪

Oberelbe Marathon

The Oberelbe Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers each April on a point-to-point river road in Pirna, Germany. The Elbe valley scenery gives it one of Germany's prettiest spring point-to-point routes. The course follows the Elbe, sandstone landscapes, and a long gentle run toward central Dresden. The route is net downhill overall.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Nearby Marathons

Other races closest to Saxony.

Prague, Prague, Czech Republic🇨🇿· 137 km away

Prague Marathon

The Prague Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 11k finishers on a historic urban road in Prague, Czech Republic. The course starts and finishes on Old Town Square. The route crosses the Charles Bridge twice, passing Prague Castle, Wenceslas Square, and the Vltava embankment. Very flat along the river; cobblestones on Charles Bridge and in the Old Town.

Next race: Sunday, 2 May 2027

Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany🇩🇪· 144 km away

Potsdam Marathon

The Potsdam Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers each April through the Prussian royal city of palaces and gardens. The course passes Sanssouci Palace, the Dutch Quarter, and the Havel River lakes on flat Brandenburg terrain. April's Brandenburg spring and the UNESCO palace gardens make it one of eastern Germany's most scenic marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027

Berlin, Berlin, Germany🇩🇪· 157 km awayWorld Marathon Major

Berlin Marathon

The BMW Berlin Marathon is renowned as one of the world's fastest marathon courses, having hosted more men's marathon world records than any other venue. The flat, straight boulevards take runners past the Brandenburg Gate for a spectacular finish. Elite and recreational runners alike target Berlin for personal bests.

Next race: Sunday, 27 September 2026

Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany🇩🇪· 162 km away

Erfurt Marathon

The Erfurt Marathon attracts approximately 1,500 finishers each September through Thuringia's medieval capital. The course passes the Krämerbrücke — Europe's longest inhabited bridge — the Domplatz cathedral square, and the Gera River parklands on flat Thuringian terrain. September's golden Thuringian autumn makes it central Germany's most historic regional marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 27 September 2026

Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany🇩🇪· 164 km away

Magdeburg Marathon

The Magdeburg Marathon draws approximately 1,500 finishers each October on an urban road in Magdeburg, Germany. Its flatness makes it one of Germany's more under-the-radar fast autumn marathons. The course passes Elbe-adjacent roads, parks, and broad former East German boulevards. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026