International Usedom Marathon

Cross-border Run on the Baltic Coast

The International Usedom Marathon is one of Germany's most unusual running events: the marathon route starts in Polish Świnoujście and leads along Europe's longest beach promenade through the three imperial seaside resorts of Ahlbeck, Heringsdorf, and Bansin to the Peene Stadium in Wolgast. The run thus connects two countries and showcases the best that the island of Usedom in the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania has to offer.

Three Competitions for Every Level

The program includes three official distances, all measured according to World Athletics standards:

• Marathon (42.195 km): Start at 9:00 AM in Świnoujście, finish Peene Stadium Wolgast
• Half Marathon (21.1 km): Start at 10:30 AM in Wolgast, same finish location
• Relay Marathon (5-person relay, 42 km): with stages between 5.1 and 12.2 km

Route Between Sea and Forest

The course is considered a scenic highlight: the lively boulevard of the imperial resorts with its spa architecture villas alternates with quiet coastal forests and gentle hilly sections. Surface: cobblestones on the promenade, asphalt on connecting roads, forest floor in the natural sections. Time limits: 5:20 h for the marathon (passing Kölpinsee at km 21.8 in 2:30 h, Zinnowitz at km 30 in 3:30 h), 2:40 h for the half marathon.

Tradition Since 1981

The first edition of the Usedom Marathon took place in 1981 – making the race one of the oldest marathon runs in northern Germany. The 46th edition will be celebrated in 2026. The half marathon will be on its 35th edition, and the relay marathon on its 10th. The record lists document the history of the run in detail.

Atmosphere Instead of Big City Bustle

The slogan "No big city bustle. Just you and the Baltic Sea" describes the character of the run: no mass start in a metropolis, but a sporting experience against a natural backdrop. Families, hobby runners, and ambitious marathoners meet here in a relaxed, warm atmosphere – supported by the club Usedom-Marathon e.V. and many volunteers from the Vorpommern-Greifswald district.