20th Cuxhaven City Savings Bank Marathon 2026

20th Anniversary of a Coastal Classic

For two decades, the Cuxhaven City Savings Bank Marathon has been the central running event on the North Sea coast. The 2026 edition marks the 20th running — an occasion for a special staging of the anniversary race on Sunday, May 10, 2026.

Start and Finish: Kugelbake-Halle

The start and finish for all distances is the Kugelbake-Halle in Cuxhaven-Döse. It is located in the immediate vicinity of the Kugelbake, the northernmost point of Lower Saxony and a landmark of Cuxhaven. The hall serves as the race headquarters, changing rooms, and event hub for award ceremonies and the pasta party.

Distances for Everyone

The range of distances covers all levels:

• Marathon — 42.195 km
• ¾ Marathon — approx. 31.5 km
• Half Marathon — 21.0975 km
• 10 km
• 6 km
• Kids' Runs — 500 m and 1000 m

Course along the Wadden Sea

The marathon course runs along the Wadden Sea, which has been a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site since 2009. Runners will experience a unique backdrop: dykes, mudflats, salt marshes, views towards the Elbe estuary, and passing freighters and cruise ships. The course is flat and thus also suitable for personal best ambitions — provided the North Sea wind cooperates.

Solidarity Run for Children's Hospice

The Cuxhaven Marathon is more than just a sporting competition: it is also a solidarity run for a children's hospice. A portion of the entry fees benefits charitable causes. Thus, the race combines top athletic performance with social commitment.

Cuxhaven — Sport by the Sea

Cuxhaven has made a name for itself as a sports city by the sea — in addition to the marathon, the beach volleyball cup, beach handball tournaments, and the Duhner Wattrennen attract athletes and spectators to the North Sea town.