Road Running

Oberelbe Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Dresden (Saxony, Germany)

LocationDresden, Saxony, GermanyShow on map(51.0504° N, 13.7373° E)
Date & StatusApril 25, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Oberelbe Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Dresden, Saxony, DE focused on Road Running. Key features include City Run, Culture & History.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for April 25, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (oberelbe-marathon.de).

Official website
Oberelbe Marathon in Dresden (Work: "Dresden Oberelbemarathon 2014 Albertbrücke", Photo: X-Weinzar, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Dresden Oberelbemarathon 2014 Albertbrücke" · Photo: X-Weinzar · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunCulture & History

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m137 m - 217 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m140 m - 180 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m143 m - 162 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m146 m - 155 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
137 m - 217 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS51.0504° N, 13.7373° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 137 m to 217 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 217 m·at 25.6 km·Ø 0.9 %
137 m164 m190 m217 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km217 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Oberelbe Marathon take place?

Oberelbe Marathon takes place in Dresden, Saxony, DE (start area at coordinates 51.0504° N, 13.7373° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for April 25, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Oberelbe Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Oberelbe 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 137 m and 217 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 Oberelbe Marathon?

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