Karneval Marathon Köln

Road Running covering 42.2 km in Cologne (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)

LocationCologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyShow on map(50.9375° N, 6.9603° E)
Date & StatusNovember 11, 2026Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Karneval Marathon Köln is an endurance sporting event in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE focused on Road Running. Key features include City Run, Culture & History, Festive, Costume Run.

The competition program features Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 11, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (karneval-marathon.de).

Karneval Marathon Köln in Köln (Work: "Koeln Marathon 2008 Salierring", Photo: Madmaharaja, License: CC BY 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
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Races & distances (1)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m77 m - 157 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Marathon42.2 km
Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
77 m - 157 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS50.9375° N, 6.9603° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 77 m to 157 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 157 m·at 22.8 km·Ø 0.9 %
77 m104 m130 m157 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km157 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Karneval Marathon Köln take place?

Karneval Marathon Köln takes place in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE (start area at coordinates 50.9375° N, 6.9603° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 11, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at Karneval Marathon Köln?

The competition program features Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Karneval Marathon Köln?

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 77 m and 157 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 Karneval Marathon Köln?

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