Marathons in Thuringia

Thuringia is home to 2 marathons in our database in Germany, spread across cities including Erfurt and Neuhaus am Rennweg. Erfurt Marathon is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 1,500 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.

Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany🇩🇪

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

Neuhaus am Rennweg, Thuringia, Germany🇩🇪

Rennsteiglauf Marathon

The Rennsteiglauf Marathon draws approximately 1,500 finishers each May on a mountain road and trail in Neuhaus am Rennweg, Germany. The Rennsteig name carries enormous tradition in German endurance sport. The route passes forest ridgelines, classic Rennsteig segments, and long climbing sections through central Germany's highlands. Expect significant climbs on this hilly course.

Next race: Sunday, 2 May 2027

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Leipzig, Saxony, Germany🇩🇪· 112 km away

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

Kassel, Hesse, Germany🇩🇪· 128 km away

Kassel Marathon

The Kassel Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers each September on an urban road in Kassel, Germany. The race anchors one of central Germany's bigger regional marathon weekends. The route passes Fulda River sections, documenta-city boulevards, and green urban parks. Fulda River sections, documenta-city boulevards, and green urban parks roll through central Germany's bigger regional marathon weekend each September.

Next race: Sunday, 6 September 2026

Würzburg, Bavaria, Germany🇩🇪· 133 km away

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, 25 October 2026

Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany🇩🇪· 159 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

Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany🇩🇪· 184 km away

Frankfurt Marathon

The Frankfurt Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 15k finishers on an urban road in Frankfurt, Germany. The course starts and finishes at the Festhalle. The route passes the Römer, the Main river embankment, Sachsenhausen, and the banking district. Very flat with only minor rises on Main river bridges.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026