Mainz Gutenberg Marathon

Road Running covering 10 km to 21.1 km in Mainz (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany)

Location

Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, GermanyShow on map(49.9929° N, 8.2473° E)

Date & StatusMay 2, 2027Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +95 m

Mainz Gutenberg Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, DE focused on Road Running. Key features include City Run, Culture & History, Mountain.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including 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 May 2, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (halbmarathon-mainz.de).

Official website

Mainz Gutenberg Marathon in Mainz (Work: "Mainz Marathon 1", Photo: Gruenschuh, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Mainz Marathon 1" · Photo: **Gruenschuh** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
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Event characteristics

City Run Culture & History Mountain

Races & distances (2)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Half Marathon	Road Running	21.1 km	+95 m	94 m - 134 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Road Running 10 km	Road Running	10 km	+45 m	97 m - 116 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

21.1 km

Elevation gain

+95 m D+

Elevation loss

-95 m D-

Altitude range

94 m - 134 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.9 % / 1.6 %

Course format

Loop course

21.1 km+95 m D+Peak 134 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 94 m to 134 m above sea level (+95 m D+, -95 m D-)

Peak: 134 m·at 8.6 km·Ø 0.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Mainz Gutenberg Marathon take place?

Mainz Gutenberg Marathon takes place in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, DE (start area at coordinates 49.9929° N, 8.2473° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for May 2, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Mainz Gutenberg Marathon?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including 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 Mainz Gutenberg Marathon?

The main competition (Half Marathon over 21.1 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +95 m of elevation gain and -95 m of elevation loss, ranging between 94 m and 134 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 Mainz Gutenberg Marathon?

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