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Hanover Marathon

Road Running covering 10 km to 42.2 km in Hanover (Lower Saxony, Germany)

LocationHanover, Lower Saxony, GermanyShow on map(52.3759° N, 9.7320° E)
Date & StatusApril 11, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Hanover Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Hanover, Lower Saxony, DE focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier, World Athletics Label. Key features include City Run, Kids & Youth Races, Culture & History, Relay.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Marathon (Relay) (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for April 11, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (marathon-hannover.de).

Official website
Hanover Marathon in Hannover (Work: "Elbe in Saxon Switzerland", Photo: Pudelek, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Elbe in Saxon Switzerland" · Photo: Pudelek · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

City RunKids & Youth RacesCulture & HistoryRelay

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m93 m - 173 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Marathon (Relay)Road Running42.2 km+190 m96 m - 176 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m99 m - 139 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m102 m - 121 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
93 m - 173 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS52.3759° N, 9.7320° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 93 m to 173 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 173 m·at 26 km·Ø 0.9 %
93 m120 m146 m173 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km173 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Hanover Marathon take place?

Hanover Marathon takes place in Hanover, Lower Saxony, DE (start area at coordinates 52.3759° N, 9.732° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for April 11, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Hanover Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Marathon (Relay) (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Hanover 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 93 m and 173 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 Hanover Marathon?

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