Name: Sparkassen Metropolmarathon Fürth–Nürnberg 2026
Start: 2026-06-13T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-14T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Start Fürther Freiheit – Ziel Hauptmarkt Nürnberg

Metropolmarathon

About Metropolmarathon

The Sparkassen Metropolmarathon is the major running festival of the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region. Under the motto 'Cloverleaf meets Imperial Castle', the route connects Fürth's Freiheit with Nuremberg's Hauptmarkt. Marathon, half-marathon, 10-kilometer run, and Nordic Walking, as well as a children's marathon, make the weekend a meeting point for more than 10,000 runners.

Dates 13 Jun — 14 Jun 2026

Venue Fürth (09563)

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Edition 2026

Metropolmarathon — edition 2026

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The Sparkassen Metropolmarathon 2026 runs between Fürth and Nuremberg on June 13 and 14, 2026. The Pillenstein Kids Marathon starts on Saturday, followed on Sunday by the Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10-Kilometer Run, Youth Marathon, and – for the first time on the 10k route – the Nordic Walking race.

The Sparkassen Metropolmarathon 2026 takes place on Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14, 2026. By the end of January, around 3,333 people had already registered for the Sunday races alone – over 700 more than the previous year.

On Saturday, the Pillenstein Kids Marathon opens the weekend. On Sunday, the Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10-Kilometer Run, Youth Marathon, and – as a new feature in 2026 – the Nordic Walking race on the 10-kilometer course will start. The start for all Sunday races is Fürther Freiheit, and the finish is the historic Hauptmarkt in Nuremberg.

Registrations are possible online at metropolmarathon.de until May 31, 2026. Late registrations on race day will only be accepted as long as starting places remain available.

Highlights Metropolmarathon 2026

Route "Cloverleaf meets Imperial Castle" from Fürther Freiheit to Nuremberg's Hauptmarkt
First-time Nordic Walking race on the 10-kilometer route
Pillenstein Kids Marathon on Saturday for children and youth
Over 10,000 participants expected, around 1,000 volunteers
One of Bavaria's largest running events

Programme Metropolmarathon 2026

Schedule

Sat 13.06. – Pillenstein Kids Marathon, bib collection, and Marathon Expo
Sun 14.06. – Start of all Sunday races on Fürther Freiheit:
- Marathon
- Half-Marathon
- 10-Kilometer Run
- Youth Marathon
- Nordic Walking Race (10 km)
Finish line at Nuremberg's Hauptmarkt, award ceremonies in the afternoon

Prices Metropolmarathon 2026

Entry fees vary depending on the distance and registration date; current rates at metropolmarathon.de. Spectating along the route is free.

Practical information

Practical information — Metropolmarathon

Getting There

By train: Fürth Central Station (U-Bahn U1, S-Bahn S1) and Nuremberg Central Station are directly connected to the route. By car: A73 exit Fürth-Süd; parking spaces around the start and finish areas are limited – public transport is strongly recommended.

Registration

Online at metropolmarathon.de. Registration deadline: May 31, 2026 (before the event weekend). Late registrations on race day only if starting places remain available.

Spectators

Free admission along the entire route. Main spectator areas: Fürther Freiheit, Bahnhofsplatz Fürth, Pegnitzufer, Nuremberg Old Town, and Hauptmarkt.

From the Cloverleaf to the Imperial Castle

For years, the Sparkassen Metropolmarathon has connected the two sister cities of Fürth and Nuremberg in a single running route. The motto 'Cloverleaf meets Imperial Castle' – an allusion to Fürth's coat of arms cloverleaf and Nuremberg's Imperial Castle – sums up the idea: a running event that brings the metropolitan region together through sport.

Distances for Every Skill Level

Several distances are available on the event weekend:

Marathon (42.195 km) – the premier discipline through both cities
Half-marathon (21.1 km)
10-kilometer run
Nordic Walking on the 10-kilometer route
Youth Marathon on Sunday
Pillenstein Kids Marathon on Saturday (Children's Marathon)

Route and Atmosphere

The marathon starts at Fürther Freiheit, the central square of the 'Cloverleaf City', and leads through Fürth's city center, along the Pegnitz and Rednitz rivers to Nuremberg. The finish line is the historic Hauptmarkt with the Frauenkirche and the Schöner Brunnen. Along the way, runners pass through both old town settings, large cheering zones with live music, and thousands of spectators.

Running Festival with Volunteers

More than 10,000 participants are expected in 2026, along with around 1,000 helpers. The organizers, led by the Fürth Tourist Information, rely on a volunteer concept including catering, a Puma shirt, and a VGN day ticket for the volunteer course marshals.

Nuremberg Metropolitan Region

Fürth (independent city) and Nuremberg are located directly next to each other in the administrative region of Middle Franconia (Bavaria) and, together with Erlangen and Schwabach, form the core of the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region – one of Bavaria's economically strongest regions. The Metropolmarathon is the sporting symbol of this connection.