Road Running

Cuxhaven Marathon

Road Running covering 6 km to 42.2 km in Cuxhaven (Lower Saxony, Germany)

LocationCuxhaven, Lower Saxony, GermanyShow on map(53.8683° N, 8.6990° E)
Date & StatusMay 2, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Cuxhaven Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Cuxhaven, Lower Saxony, DE focused on Road Running. Key features include City Run, Seaside & Coast.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Road Running 32 km (32 km, +144 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 6 km (6 km, +27 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for May 2, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (cuxhaven-marathon.de).

Official website
Cuxhaven Marathon in Cuxhaven (Work: "Sächsische Schweiz Nebel", Photo: Philipp Konetschni, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Sächsische Schweiz Nebel" · Photo: Philipp Konetschni · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunSeaside & Coast

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m8 m - 88 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 32 kmRoad Running32 km+144 m11 m - 71 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m14 m - 54 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m17 m - 36 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 6 kmRoad Running6 km+27 m20 m - 31 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 88 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS53.8683° N, 8.6990° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 88 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 88 m·at 16 km·Ø 0.9 %
8 m35 m61 m88 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km88 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Cuxhaven Marathon take place?

Cuxhaven Marathon takes place in Cuxhaven, Lower Saxony, DE (start area at coordinates 53.8683° N, 8.699° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for May 2, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Cuxhaven Marathon?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Road Running 32 km (32 km, +144 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 6 km (6 km, +27 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Cuxhaven Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 88 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Cuxhaven Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (cuxhaven-marathon.de).