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Kassel Marathon

Road Running and Nordic Walking covering 4 km to 42.2 km in Kassel (Hesse, Germany)

LocationKassel, Hesse, GermanyShow on map(50.2068° N, 9.2776° E)
Date & StatusSeptember 26, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Kassel Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Kassel, Hesse, DE focused on Road Running and Nordic Walking. Key features include City Run, Culture & History, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Nordic Walking 8 km (8 km, +36 m D+), and Road Running 4 km (4 km, +18 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for September 26, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (kassel-marathon.de).

Official website
Kassel Marathon in Kassel (Work: "Runners celebrate after finishing a race in a city street during a summer event", Photo: Shixart1985, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Runners celebrate after finishing a race in a city street during a summer event" · Photo: Shixart1985 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0
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Event characteristics

City RunCulture & HistoryKids & Youth Races

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m118 m - 198 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m121 m - 161 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Nordic Walking 8 kmNordic Walking8 km+36 m124 m - 139 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 4 kmRoad Running4 km+18 m127 m - 135 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
118 m - 198 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS50.2068° N, 9.2776° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 118 m to 198 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 198 m·at 17.3 km·Ø 0.9 %
118 m145 m171 m198 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km198 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Kassel Marathon take place?

Kassel Marathon takes place in Kassel, Hesse, DE (start area at coordinates 50.2068° N, 9.2776° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for September 26, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Kassel Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Nordic Walking 8 km (8 km, +36 m D+), and Road Running 4 km (4 km, +18 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running and Nordic Walking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Kassel 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 118 m and 198 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 Kassel Marathon?

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