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Marathonstaffellauf Mörfelden
Mörfelden, Germany
January 17, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km
RelayCity Run
DERegional Running Calendar
Running Events in Hesse
52 verified events (33 confirmed dates) and 217 races in Hesse with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events5233 confirmed dates
Competitions217Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 258 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+4,800 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Marburg Lahn Valley Run
Marburg, Germany
March 6, 2027Date confirmed
50 km42.2 km30 km21.1 km+1
City RunCulture & History
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Frankfurt Half Marathon
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
March 21, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km
City RunCulture & History
Photo: Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Bilstein Marathon
Kleinalmerode, Germany
April 10, 2027Date confirmed
57 km42 km21 km
ForestNature & Off-Road+2
Photo: Fukumoto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Cycling
Eschborn-Frankfurt
Eschborn, Germany
May 1, 2027Date confirmed
97 km85 km40 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+2
Photo: Fukumoto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad CyclingGravel Biking
Rhön Radmarathon
Großenlüder, Germany
May 15, 2027 to May 16, 2027Date confirmed
258 km214 km183 km159 km+6
Nature & Off-RoadForest+4
Photo: Syced · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTriathlon
Rodgau Triathlon
Rodgau, Germany
August 15, 2027Date confirmed
52.5 km19.45 km
Nature & Off-RoadLakes & Ponds+1
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Fulda Marathon
Fulda, Germany
September 5, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km10 km5 km
Culture & HistoryCity Run+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
January 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2027 | Marathonstaffellauf Mörfelden | Mörfelden, Hesse, DE | Road Running | 42.2 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2027 | Marburg Lahn Valley Run | Marburg, Hesse, DE | Road Running | 50 km42.2 km30 km21.1 km |
| Mar 21, 2027 | Frankfurt Half Marathon | Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, DE | Road Running | 21.1 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2027 | Bilstein Marathon | Kleinalmerode, Hesse, DE | Trail Running | 57 km42 km21 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2027 | Eschborn-Frankfurt | Eschborn, Hesse, DE | Road Cycling | 97 km85 km40 km |
| May 15, 2027 - May 16, 2027 | Rhön Radmarathon | Großenlüder, Hesse, DE | Road CyclingGravel Biking | 258 km214 km183 km159 km |
August 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2027 | Rodgau Triathlon | Rodgau, Hesse, DE | Triathlon | 52.5 km19.45 km |
September 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2027 | Fulda Marathon | Fulda, Hesse, DE | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Sep 12, 2027 | Bad Arolser Twistesee-Triathlon | Bad Arolsen, Hesse, DE | Triathlon | 51.5 km25.5 km |
| Sep 26, 2027 | Kassel Marathon | Kassel, Hesse, DE | Road RunningNordic Walking | 42.2 km21.1 km8 km4 km |
October 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2027 - Oct 31, 2027 | Frankfurt Marathon | Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, DE | Road Running | 42.2 km4.2 km420 m |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Frankfurt City Triathlon | Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, DE | Triathlon | 102 km56.5 km32.75 km17.4 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Hesse (Europe, Germany) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 52 public events and 217 individual races, including 33 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Triathlon, and Road Cycling. Key host locations include Mörfelden, Marburg, Frankfurt am Main, and Kleinalmerode. Notable events in the selection include Marathonstaffellauf Mörfelden, Marburg Lahn Valley Run, and Frankfurt Half Marathon.
Race distances span from 0.5 km to 258 km, reaching up to +4,800 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Hesse includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Hesse?
RunningCompass currently lists 52 verified events with 217 individual races in Hesse. A total of 33 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Marathonstaffellauf Mörfelden, Marburg Lahn Valley Run, and Frankfurt Half Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Hesse?
Events in Hesse focus on Road Running, Triathlon, and Road Cycling. Course distances range from 0.5 km entry-level races up to 258 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Mörfelden, Marburg, Frankfurt am Main, and Kleinalmerode.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Hesse?
The most selective courses in Hesse climb up to +4,800 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Hesse?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.