Bienwald-Marathon
About This Race
One of Germany's fastest marathons since 1976, known for its pancake-flat course through the Bienwald forest where even wild cats roam – perfect for chasing personal bests.
The Course
Completely flat course through Bienwald forest with only 20m elevation gain over the entire marathon distance
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Race Details
Terrain
Road
Elevation
Flat
Participants
1,950 participants
Distances
Half Marathon, Marathon
What to Expect
One of Germanys fastest marathons since 1976, famous for its pancake-flat course through the protected Bienwald forest. With only 20m elevation gain, this traffic-free, certified course is perfect for chasing personal bests. The 2025 average finish time was 3:37.
Highlights
Race Information
Start Time
09:00
Typical Weather
Early March: 3-12°C (37-54°F), cool early spring
Established
1976
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Quick Info
- March 8, 2026
- Kandel · Germany
- Road course
- Flat elevation
- 1,950 participants
Verified event information
- Last verified about 1 month ago
- Data sourced from official website