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Leipzig Marathon

Road Running and Walking & Hiking covering 4 km to 42.2 km with up to 192 m D+ in Leipzig (Saxony, Germany)

LocationLeipzig, Saxony, GermanyShow on map(51.3397° N, 12.3731° E)
Date & StatusApril 18, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +192 m

Leipzig Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Leipzig, Saxony, DE focused on Road Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include City Run, Culture & History, Charity Run, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +192 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +98 m D+), Walking 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Walking 4 km (4 km, +18 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 (leipzigmarathon.de).

Official website
Leipzig Marathon in Leipzig (Work: "Sächsische Schweiz Nebel", Photo: Philipp Konetschni, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Sächsische Schweiz Nebel" · Photo: Philipp Konetschni · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunCulture & HistoryCharity RunKids & Youth Races

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+192 m215 m - 296 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+98 m218 m - 259 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 10 kmWalking & Hiking10 km+45 m221 m - 240 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 4 kmWalking & Hiking4 km+18 m224 m - 232 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+192 m D+
Elevation loss
-192 m D-
Altitude range
215 m - 296 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+192 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS51.3397° N, 12.3731° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 215 m to 296 m above sea level (+192 m D+, -192 m D-)

Peak: 296 m·at 22.2 km·Ø 0.9 %
215 m242 m269 m296 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km296 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Leipzig Marathon take place?

Leipzig Marathon takes place in Leipzig, Saxony, DE (start area at coordinates 51.3397° N, 12.3731° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for April 18, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Leipzig Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +192 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +98 m D+), Walking 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Walking 4 km (4 km, +18 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running and Walking & Hiking.

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

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +192 m of elevation gain and -192 m of elevation loss, ranging between 215 m and 296 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 Leipzig Marathon?

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