
Half Marathon
10K
Heidelberg Half Marathon
Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg - Germany
About This Race
Run with views of the famous Heidelberg Castle.
The Course
Castle and Old Town
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Race Details
Terrain
Road
Elevation
Rolling
Participants
6,000 participants
Distances
Half Marathon, 10K
What to Expect
A demanding but incredibly scenic half marathon through Heidelberg. The course takes you past the famous castle, through the historic old town, across the Alte Brücke, and up the challenging Philosophenweg with 375m total elevation gain.
Highlights
Views of iconic Heidelberg Castle
Challenging 375m elevation gain
Historic old town and Alte Brücke crossing
Scenic Philosophenweg through forest
One of Germanys most challenging half marathons
Race Information
Typical Weather
Late April: Mild spring weather (10-18°C), occasional showers possible
Established
1982
Course Records
Men's Course Record
1:09:31 (Simon Stützel, 2025)
Women's Course Record
1:22:19 (Stella Wernicke, 2025)
Tags
Historic
Castle
Scenic
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Info
- April 19, 2026
- Heidelberg · Germany
- Road course
- Rolling elevation
- 6,000 participants
Verified event information
- Last verified about 22 hours ago
- Data sourced from official website