Dusseldorf Marathon

Road Running covering 21.1 km to 42.2 km with up to 129 m D+ in Düsseldorf (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)

Location

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyShow on map(51.2277° N, 6.7735° E)

Date & StatusApril 18, 2027Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +129 m

Dusseldorf Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE focused on Road Running. Key features include City Run, Culture & History, Relay.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +129 m D+), Marathon (Relay) (42.2 km, +129 m D+), and Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for April 18, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (duesseldorfmarathon.de).

Official website

Dusseldorf Marathon in Düsseldorf (Work: "20250619 Burg Drachenfels Siebengebirge 02", Photo: Flocci Nivis, License: CC BY 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "20250619 Burg Drachenfels Siebengebirge 02" · Photo: **Flocci Nivis** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 4.0
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Event characteristics

City Run Culture & History Relay

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Marathon	Road Running	42.2 km	+129 m	224 m - 278 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Marathon (Relay)	Road Running	42.2 km	+129 m	227 m - 281 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Half Marathon	Road Running	21.1 km	+95 m	230 m - 270 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

42.2 km

Elevation gain

+129 m D+

Elevation loss

-129 m D-

Altitude range

224 m - 278 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.6 % / 1.1 %

Course format

Loop course

42.2 km+129 m D+Peak 278 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 224 m to 278 m above sea level (+129 m D+, -129 m D-)

Peak: 278 m·at 23.4 km·Ø 0.6 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Dusseldorf Marathon take place?

Dusseldorf Marathon takes place in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE (start area at coordinates 51.2277° N, 6.7735° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for April 18, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Dusseldorf Marathon?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +129 m D+), Marathon (Relay) (42.2 km, +129 m D+), and Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

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

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +129 m of elevation gain and -129 m of elevation loss, ranging between 224 m and 278 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 Dusseldorf Marathon?

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