Marathon
Half Marathon
10K
Lübeck Marathon
Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein - Germany
About This Race
Run through the UNESCO World Heritage Hanseatic city.
The Course
UNESCO Hanseatic city
Race Details
Terrain
Road
Elevation
Flat
Participants
4,500 participants
Distances
Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K
What to Expect
A unique marathon combining medieval heritage with Baltic Sea coast. Starting in the UNESCO-listed Old Town, you'll run past the famous Holstentor, through the Herrentunnel, and along the coast to Travemünde's lighthouse. The route includes about 100m of elevation through the tunnel sections.
Highlights
Start in UNESCO World Heritage Altstadt
Pass iconic Holstentor gate
Coastal route to Travemünde beach
Cross the Herrentunnel (800m underground)
Finish at historic Kohlmarkt
Race Information
Start Time
09:00
Aid Stations
8 stations
Cutoff Time
6 hours
Typical Weather
Mid-October: 8-14°C, cool, occasional rain
Established
2008
Course Records
Men's Course Record
2:28:34 (Jan Kaschura, 2019)
Women's Course Record
2:57:12 (Pia von Keutz, 2019)
Tags
UNESCO
Historic
Marzipan