The Essen Marathon

Road Running covering 18 km to 42.2 km in Essen (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)

Location

Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyShow on map(51.4049° N, 7.0427° E)

Date & StatusOctober 10, 2027Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +190 m

The Essen Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE focused on Road Running. Key features include City Run, Culture & History, Relay.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Marathon (Relay) (42.2 km, +190 m D+), and Road Running 18 km (18 km, +81 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for October 10, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (westenergie-marathon.de).

Official website

The Essen Marathon in Essen (Work: "20250619 Burg Drachenfels Siebengebirge 04", Photo: Flocci Nivis, License: CC BY 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "20250619 Burg Drachenfels Siebengebirge 04" · Photo: **Flocci Nivis** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 4.0
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Event characteristics

City Run Culture & History Relay

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Marathon	Road Running	42.2 km	+190 m	85 m - 165 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Marathon (Relay)	Road Running	42.2 km	+190 m	88 m - 168 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Road Running 18 km	Road Running	18 km	+81 m	91 m - 125 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

42.2 km

Elevation gain

+190 m D+

Elevation loss

-190 m D-

Altitude range

85 m - 165 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.9 % / 1.6 %

Course format

Loop course

42.2 km+190 m D+Peak 165 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 85 m to 165 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 165 m·at 14.8 km·Ø 0.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does The Essen Marathon take place?

The Essen Marathon takes place in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE (start area at coordinates 51.4049° N, 7.0427° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for October 10, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at The Essen Marathon?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Marathon (Relay) (42.2 km, +190 m D+), and Road Running 18 km (18 km, +81 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for The Essen 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 85 m and 165 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 The Essen Marathon?

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