Königsforst Marathon

Road Running covering 21.1 km to 63.3 km with up to 294 m D+ in Bensberg (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)

LocationBensberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyShow on map(50.9649° N, 7.1633° E)
Date & StatusMarch 14, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +294 m

Königsforst Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Bensberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE focused on Road Running. Key features include Forest, Nature & Off-Road, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Road Running 63.3 km (63.3 km, +294 m D+), Marathon (42.2 km, +196 m D+), and Half Marathon (21.1 km, +98 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for March 14, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (koenigsforst-marathon.de).

Königsforst Marathon in Bensberg (Work: "20250619 Burg Drachenfels Siebengebirge 02", Photo: Flocci Nivis, License: CC BY 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP

Races & distances (3)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Road Running 63.3 kmRoad Running63.3 km+294 m107 m - 230 mLoop courseRoute & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+196 m110 m - 192 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+98 m113 m - 154 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
63.3 km
Elevation gain
+294 m D+
Elevation loss
-294 m D-
Altitude range
107 m - 230 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
63.3 km+294 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N102030405060FS50.9649° N, 7.1633° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 107 m to 230 m above sea level (+294 m D+, -294 m D-)

Peak: 230 m·at 24.6 km·Ø 0.9 %
107 m148 m189 m230 m0 km12.7 km25.3 km38 km50.6 km63.3 km230 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Königsforst Marathon take place?

Königsforst Marathon takes place in Bensberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE (start area at coordinates 50.9649° N, 7.1633° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for March 14, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Königsforst Marathon?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Road Running 63.3 km (63.3 km, +294 m D+), Marathon (42.2 km, +196 m D+), and Half Marathon (21.1 km, +98 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

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

The main competition (Road Running 63.3 km over 63.3 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +294 m of elevation gain and -294 m of elevation loss, ranging between 107 m and 230 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 Königsforst Marathon?

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