Marathon
Half Marathon
✓ Open
Schwarzwald Marathon
Bräunlingen, Baden-Württemberg - Germany
About This Race
Challenging trail marathon through the legendary Black Forest with stunning views.
The Course
Trail through the Black Forest
Race Details
Terrain
Trail
Elevation
Mountain
1100m gain
Participants
3,000 participants
Distances
Marathon, Half Marathon
What to Expect
Run in the footsteps of history at the world oldest nature marathon. The challenging course winds through the beautiful Black Forest near Bräunlingen, with significant elevation changes through wooded trails. A bucket-list race for marathon enthusiasts.
Highlights
World oldest nature marathon - since 1968
First women marathon in history
58th edition in 2026
Challenging Black Forest terrain
Historic and iconic event
Race Information
Typical Weather
Cool autumn conditions (October), 8-15°C, forest provides shelter from wind
Established
1968
Tags
Trail
Scenic
Challenging