Ruhr Marathon
About This Race
Marathon through the transformed industrial Ruhr region.
The Course
Through the Ruhr Valley
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Race Details
Terrain
Road
Elevation
Flat
Participants
8,000 participants
Distances
Marathon, Half Marathon
What to Expect
Experience the industrial heart of Germany on this historic course through Duisburg. Cross both the Rhine and Ruhr rivers, run through diverse neighborhoods, and finish at the MSV-Arena with strong crowd support throughout.
Highlights
Race Information
Start Time
09:00
Aid Stations
14 stations
Cutoff Time
6:00:00
Typical Weather
Late spring weather in May/June, typically 14-22°C. Usually pleasant with occasional rain.
Established
1981
Course Records
Men's Course Record
2:14:33 - Tibor Baier (HUN), 1989
Women's Course Record
2:35:09 - Irina Bogachova (URS), 1989
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Quick Info
- October 18, 2026
- Essen · Germany
- Road course
- Flat elevation
- 8,000 participants
Verified event information
- Last verified 5 days ago
- Data sourced from official website