Regensburg Marathon
City marathon through the UNESCO World Heritage city on the Danube
About Regensburg Marathon
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City Marathon in a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Regensburg Marathon is one of the most beautiful city marathons in Southern Germany. Since 1993, the race has transformed the cathedral city at the confluence of the Danube, Naab, and Regen rivers into an open sports stage on a May weekend. The course leads through the medieval Old Town of Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage site – past the Gothic East Gate, across the Stone Bridge (built 1135–1146, one of Germany's oldest preserved bridges), along the Walhalla axis, and into the finish on the test track of Schaeffler Technologies.
Five Distances for Everyone
The event concept is spread over two days: On Saturday, the DEZ mini-marathon for families and children takes place, and on Sunday, the main distances. The Marathon (42.195 km), Three-Quarter Marathon (31.6 km), and Half Marathon (21.1 km) start together at 8:30 AM, followed by the Quarter Marathon (10.5 km) at 11:30 AM. Additionally, there is a 4.8 km Nordic walking course. The elevation profile is almost flat – a classic city course with potential for personal bests.
Start and Finish at the Infineon Parking Lot
As always, the start and finish are located at the Infineon parking lot at Westbad, Wernerwerkstraße 2. This is also where the event grounds, the Marathon Expo (Sat & Sun), the award ceremonies, the massage zones, and the large catering tent are situated. The organizer, LLC Marathon Regensburg e.V., a non-profit association, organizes the event with over 1,000 volunteers.
More Than a Race – A City Weekend
The Regensburg Marathon is also a sports festival: a sports expo with over 50 exhibitors, a pasta party on Saturday evening, a children's sports program at DEZ, live music along the course, and catering at the finish line. The city itself participates – residents watch from their windows along the route, cafés and shops offer special promotions, and numerous bands along the course create a kilometers-long atmosphere.
Regensburg – The Cathedral City on the Danube
Regensburg, located in the Upper Palatinate, is considered one of Germany's most beautiful cities with its completely preserved medieval old town. Since 2006, the old town with its district of Stadtamhof has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Those who run the marathon run through over 2,000 years of history – from the Roman-founded Castra Regina, to an early medieval bishopric, and a flourishing imperial city.
Regensburg Marathon — edition 2026
2026 Schedule
The running weekend begins on Saturday, May 16, 2026, with the DEZ mini-marathon and the Marathon Expo at Westbad (9:30 AM–6:30 PM). Sunday, May 17, 2026, is the main race day. Approximately 4,000 participants are expected. Mid-May weather statistics: typically 15–20 °C, ideal running conditions.
Programme Regensburg Marathon 2026
Saturday, May 16, 2026
- 9:30 AM–6:30 PM — Marathon Expo and bib collection at Infineon parking lot
- DEZ mini-marathon — Children's and family program at the Donau-Einkaufszentrum (Danube Shopping Center)
- Evening — Pasta party for registered participants
Sunday, May 17, 2026 — Race Day
- 6:00 AM — Event grounds open
- 8:30 AM — Joint start for Marathon (42.195 km), Three-Quarter Marathon (31.6 km), and Half Marathon (21.1 km) at Infineon parking lot
- 8:30 AM — Start for Nordic Walking (4.8 km)
- 11:30 AM — Start for Quarter Marathon (10.5 km)
- approx. 12:30 PM — Finish of the fastest marathoners
- 3:00 PM — Award ceremony and closing
Course Route
- Start at Infineon parking lot / Westbad
- Run through the UNESCO Old Town with the Gothic East Gate and the Stone Bridge
- Danube riverbank towards the Walhalla axis
- Test track of Schaeffler Technologies
- Return route through the city center
- Finish at Infineon parking lot
Refreshment points every 5 km with water, isotonic drink, and bananas; from km 25, also bars and cola.
Highlights Regensburg Marathon 2026
- 34th edition since 1993
- Five distances from mini-marathon to 42.195 km
- Flat course through the UNESCO World Heritage Old Town
- Crossing the historic Stone Bridge
- Around 4,000 runners from all over Germany and abroad
Prices Regensburg Marathon 2026
Entry Fees (as of Spring 2026, online registration):
• Marathon: €75–€95
• Three-Quarter Marathon: €65–€85
• Half Marathon: €55–€75
• Quarter Marathon: €35–€45
• Nordic Walking: €25–€35
• DEZ mini-marathon: approx. €10
Later registration date = higher price. Early bird bonus until the end of January.
Practical information — Regensburg Marathon
Getting There
By car via the A3 (Regensburg-West exit), then towards Westbad. By train to Regensburg Hauptbahnhof (main station), then take a bus or shuttle to the start. On marathon day, the shuttle from the main station to the start is free for registered participants.
Registration & Entry Fees
Register online via the website. Entry fees vary depending on the distance and registration date: Marathon approx. €75–€95, Half Marathon approx. €55–€75, Quarter Marathon approx. €35–€45, Mini Marathon approx. €10. Early bird discounts available until the end of January.
Refreshments
Refreshment stations every 5 km with water, isotonic drink, and bananas; from km 25, also bars and cola. At the finish area: pasta, fruit, pretzels, beer, and non-alcoholic beer.
Tip
Relax after the run in Regensburg's thermal baths or enjoy a Danube boatman's beer at the Wurstkuchl (sausage kitchen) by the Stone Bridge – it's part of the tradition.
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Where it takes place Regensburg Marathon
Westbad / Infineon-Parkplatz
Infineon-Parkplatz, Wernerwerkstraße 2, 93049 Regensburg