Name: Darß-Marathon 2026
Start: 2026-04-25T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-04-26T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Darßer Arche

Darß-Marathon

About Darß-Marathon

The Darß-Marathon is one of the most scenic runs in Northern Germany. Start and finish are at the Darßer Arche in Wieck a.Darß. From there, the course leads through the Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft National Park – over the Wiecker Wiesen to Prerow harbour, through the Darß forest, along the dike cycle path to Ahrenshoop, and up to the cliff edge via the Grenzweg. Marathon, half marathon, and 10- and 5-km runs are offered, as well as Bambini and junior runs. A family day and accompanying programme with nature experience excursions make this DLV-measured run a whole sports weekend on the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula.

Dates 25 Apr — 26 Apr 2026

Venue Wieck a.Darß (13073)

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Edition 2026

Darß-Marathon — edition 2026

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The Darß-Marathon 2026 will take place on the weekend of April 25th and 26th. Saturday is dedicated to families with 10- and 5-km fun runs, as well as Bambini, children's, and junior races, focusing on the younger generation. Sunday features the main races through the Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft National Park, with the marathon starting at 9 a.m. and the half marathon at 10 a.m.

The Darß-Marathon 2026 will take place as a weekend event from April 25th to 26th, with start and finish at the Darßer Arche in Wieck a.Darß.

Schedule

Saturday, April 25th — Family Day with 10 km and 5 km fun runs, Bambini run, children's and junior races, and a pasta party
Sunday, April 26th — Nature experience run with Marathon, Half Marathon, and Half Marathon categories for walkers and Nordic walkers

Race packs will be distributed at the Darßer Arche. All courses are DLV-measured.

Highlights Darß-Marathon 2026

The marathon circuit through the Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft National Park with forest, Bodden, and steep coast, as well as the family day with fun and junior races.

Programme Darß-Marathon 2026

Saturday, April 25th, 2026 — Family Day

1:00 PM — 10-km fun run
2:15 PM — 5-km fun run
3:00 PM — Pasta party (free for participants with race bib)
3:15 PM — Bambini run (360 m)
3:45 PM — Children's run (1.25 km)
4:15 PM — Junior run (3.75 km)

Sunday, April 26th, 2026 — Nature Experience Run

9:00 AM — Marathon (42 km)
10:00 AM — Half Marathon (21 km), runners
10:10 AM — Half Marathon, walkers
10:15 AM — Half Marathon, Nordic walking

The finish line closes for all competitions at 3:00 PM. Race packs will be distributed at the Darßer Arche on Friday (2–6 PM), Saturday (9 AM–6 PM), and Sunday (7–8 AM).

Prices Darß-Marathon 2026

Registration and entry fees via the official website darss-marathon.de. A fee of 5 Euros applies for name or distance changes; this can be done on-site on Saturday between 10 AM and 5 PM.

Practical information

Practical information — Darß-Marathon

Getting There

Wieck a.Darß is located on the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula. By car via the B105 and the country road via Barth; the nearest train station is Barth, from where you can continue by bus. Start and finish at the Darßer Arche.

Race Packs

Race packs can be collected at the Darßer Arche on Friday and Saturday afternoons, and on Sunday morning before the races.

Tip

Register via the official website. Those who want to fully enjoy the weekend can combine the run with the guided nature experience excursions in the National Park.

Running through a National Park Landscape

The Darß-Marathon combines endurance sports with one of Northern Germany's most impressive natural backdrops. The venue is Wieck a.Darß, a municipality in the Vorpommern-Rügen district on the Baltic Sea peninsula of Fischland-Darß-Zingst in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Start and finish are at the Darßer Arche nature experience centre.

A Course Like a Picture Book

The large circular route leads from the start along the Wiecker Wiesen to Prerow harbour, through the Baltic Sea resort of Prerow, and into the Darßwald forest. The route crosses the Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft National Park towards the Großer Stern, follows the dike cycle path to the Baltic Sea resort of Ahrenshoop, and climbs up to the cliff edge via the Grenzweg – a profile that combines forest, Bodden (inland waters), steep coast, and Baltic Sea beach in a single lap.

Distances for Everyone

The Darß-Marathon is not just a competition for specialists: In addition to the Marathon (42 km) and the Half Marathon (21 km), there are 10-km and 5-km runs, as well as Bambini and junior runs for children and teenagers. Walkers and Nordic walkers are also welcome at the half marathon. The courses are officially measured by the German Athletics Association (DLV).

More Than Just a Run

A whole weekend revolves around the run: A family day with fun runs and children's races, a pasta party, and guided nature experience excursions complement the sporting programme. This makes the Darß-Marathon an event for the whole family and a regular spring fixture on the peninsula.