Flensburg loves you Marathon
Fun run by the harbor — seven distances around the fjord
About Flensburg Marathon
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Running with a harbor view in the far north
The Flensburg loves you Marathon bears its name for good reason: here you don't run off in an industrial area, but through the pulsating heart of Germany's northernmost city. Start and finish are in the middle of the pedestrian zone at Südermarkt, and the course follows the fjord as closely as possible — harbor basin, Kielseng, fjord bank, Nordertor, old town. Since its premiere in 2017, the event has become a firm fixture in the calendar for the district of Flensburg-Stadt (independent city) and the entire state of Schleswig-Holstein.
Seven distances for all generations
The concept convinces with its variety — nobody has to run a marathon from the start to be there:
- VR Bank Nord Marathon — 42.195 km, four laps on the 10.55 km course
- Jacob Cement Half Marathon — 21.1 km, two laps
- FRS Running Worldwide 10 km Run — one lap
- AOK 5 km Run — half a lap, ideal for beginners
- Beckmann Küchen Relay Marathon — 2 to 7 participants share the marathon distance
- Mr. Scandis Kids Run — 1 km for children
- Kaskade Bambini Run — 195 m for the little ones
A course like a travel guide
The 10.55 km circuit is flat, fast, and extremely photogenic. You start at Südermarkt, run through the pedestrian zone down to the harbor basin, then over Kielseng and the fjord bank to the turnaround point. Directly on the fjord, you run back, around the harbor tip, through the historic Nordertor and over Norderstraße back to the finish. Those running the marathon see this scenery four times — and that's exactly the concept: every lap, every cheer, every harbor edge.
More than a race — a community festival
The motto is „For the love of sport. For the love of the region.“ Local sponsors like VR Bank Nord, AOK, Jacob Cement, FRS, or Beckmann Küchen support the event, and the city center becomes a running mile with refreshment stops, live music, and cheering crowds. The distribution of starting documents in the Flensburg Galerie on Saturday is a small festival in itself. With around 2,500 participants, the race is one of the largest grassroots sports events in North Frisia and the Schleswig-Flensburg region.
History and identity
The premiere took place in 2017, supported by a volunteer association that wanted to bring a modern harbor run to northern Schleswig-Holstein. After just a few years, the date became established in the German fun run calendar — also thanks to its direct location on the water, the flat profile, and the maritime atmosphere that you otherwise only find at classics in Hamburg or Kiel.
Flensburg Marathon — edition 2026
8th Flensburg loves you Marathon — the day in detail
On the first Sunday in September 2026, the anniversary edition will start with the motto "For the love of sport. For the love of the region." Around 2,500 runners are expected again. The start times have been slightly adjusted compared to previous programs to optimize distribution on the course and in the finish area — the details in the official 2026 announcement on flensburg-marathon.de are binding.
Logistics before the race
- Distribution of starting documents Saturday 10 AM–4 PM, Sunday 7:30 AM–12:30 PM at Flensburg Galerie (2nd floor)
- Registration deadline: August 30, 2026, 12:00 AM (one week before the race)
- Cut-off for personalized bibs, medal engraving, and custom shirts: August 24, 2026
Main Partners
VR Bank Nord (Marathon), Jacob Cement (Half Marathon), FRS (10 km), AOK (5 km), Beckmann Küchen (Relay), Mr. Scandis Funpark (Kids), Kaskade (Bambini), Hochzwei.
Programme Flensburg Marathon 2026
Competitions on September 6, 2026
All courses follow the 10.55 km circuit Südermarkt → Harbor basin → Kielseng → Fjord bank → Turnaround point → Harbor tip → Nordertor → Norderstraße → Südermarkt.
- VR Bank Nord Marathon — 4 laps, 42.195 km
- Jacob Cement Half Marathon — 2 laps, 21.1 km
- FRS Running Worldwide 10 km Run — 1 lap
- AOK 5 km Run — half a lap
- Beckmann Küchen Relay Marathon — 2 to 7 runners share the marathon distance
- Mr. Scandis Kids Run — 1 km
- Kaskade Bambini Run — 195 m
The exact start times for each distance will be set in the official 2026 announcement (PDF on flensburg-marathon.de) and may differ from previous years' information.
Highlights Flensburg Marathon 2026
- 8th edition of the largest fun run on the Flensburg Fjord
- Seven competitions from Bambini run to marathon
- Flat 10.55 km circuit through the old town and harbor
- Around 2,500 participants from all over Northern Germany and Denmark
- Distribution of starting documents in the heart of the city (Flensburg Galerie)
Prices Flensburg Marathon 2026
Practical information — Flensburg Marathon
Getting there
Start and finish: Südermarkt, in the middle of Flensburg's old town. By train: Flensburg Hbf, then a 10-minute walk. By car: Parking garages at the harbor and Galerie Flensburg; partly closed on race day — arrive early.
Registration & Starting Documents
Registration exclusively online at flensburg-marathon.de. Registration deadline: Sunday of the week before, 12:00 AM. Distribution of starting documents: Flensburg Galerie, 2nd floor (next to the library), Holm 57–61. Saturday 10 AM–4 PM, Sunday 7:30 AM–12:30 PM.
Accommodation
Hotels and guesthouses in Flensburg's old town, by the harbor, or in nearby Glücksburg are popular — book early on race weekend.
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Südermarkt Flensburg
Südermarkt, 24937 Flensburg