
Königsforst Marathon
About This Race
A tradition since 1973, this "Run Green Run Happy" event takes runners through the beautiful Königsforst forest in Bergisches Land. Offers half marathon, marathon, and 63.3km ultra distances.
The Course
Forest trails through Königsforst near Cologne
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Race Details
Terrain
Trail
Elevation
Rolling
200m gain
Distances
Half Marathon, Marathon, 63K Ultra
What to Expect
One of Germanys oldest continuous marathons! Run through the beautiful Königsforst forest on a course that has challenged runners for over 50 years. Age group and overall records are celebrated with prizes.
Highlights
Race Information
Start Time
09:00
Typical Weather
Mild spring conditions, 10-18°C
Established
1973
Course Records
Men's Course Record
2:24:39 (Dominik Fabianowski, 2020)
Women's Course Record
2:53:32 (Birgit Lennartz-Lohrengel, 1994)
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Info
- March 15, 2026
- Bergisch Gladbach · Germany
- Trail course
- Rolling elevation
Verified event information
- Last verified about 1 month ago
- Data sourced from official website