Marathon
Half Marathon
Ruhr Marathon
Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia - Germany
About This Race
Marathon through the transformed industrial Ruhr region.
The Course
Through the Ruhr Valley
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
One of Germany's oldest city marathons, since 1981
Course crosses both the Rhine and Ruhr rivers
Passes through 12 Duisburg districts
Features marathon, half marathon, inline skating, and wheelchair races
Hosted German Championships in 1987, 2000, and 2003
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
Tags
Industrial Heritage
Scenic