Road Running

Dresden Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km with up to 139 m D+ in Dresden (Saxony, Germany)

LocationDresden, Saxony, GermanyShow on map(51.0504° N, 13.7373° E)
Date & StatusOctober 31, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +139 m

Dresden Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Dresden, Saxony, DE focused on Road Running. Key features include Culture & History, City Run, Kids & Youth Races, Relay.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +139 m D+), Marathon (Relay) (42.2 km, +139 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +113 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for October 31, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (dresden-marathon.com).

Official website
Dresden Marathon in Dresden (Work: "Dresden Oberelbemarathon 2014 Albertbrücke", Photo: X-Weinzar, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Dresden Oberelbemarathon 2014 Albertbrücke" · Photo: X-Weinzar · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Culture & HistoryCity RunKids & Youth RacesRelayLandmarks & Monuments

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+139 m137 m - 195 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Marathon (Relay)Road Running42.2 km+139 m140 m - 198 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+113 m143 m - 190 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m146 m - 165 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m149 m - 158 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+139 m D+
Elevation loss
-139 m D-
Altitude range
137 m - 195 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.7 % / 1.3 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+139 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS51.0504° N, 13.7373° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 137 m to 195 m above sea level (+139 m D+, -139 m D-)

Peak: 195 m·at 26.3 km·Ø 0.7 %
137 m156 m176 m195 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km195 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Dresden Marathon take place?

Dresden Marathon takes place in Dresden, Saxony, DE (start area at coordinates 51.0504° N, 13.7373° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for October 31, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Dresden Marathon?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +139 m D+), Marathon (Relay) (42.2 km, +139 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +113 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

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

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +139 m of elevation gain and -139 m of elevation loss, ranging between 137 m and 195 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 Dresden Marathon?

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