Name: Usedom Beach Marathon 2026
Start: 2026-06-06T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-06T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Strand Zinnowitz bis Ahlbeck (Start in Zinnowitz)

Usedom Beach Marathon

About Usedom Beach Marathon

With the Usedom Beach Marathon, Germany will experience its premiere in marathon running on pure sandy beach in 2026. The 42.195-kilometer course leads exclusively along the Baltic Sea from Zinnowitz to Ahlbeck — not a meter of asphalt, no traffic, but beach scenery, seagull cries, and the scent of pine forests. From the Bambini run to the pier run to the relay marathon — the course program combines top-class sport and family events into a novel running experience in the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.

Dates 06 Jun — 06 Jun 2026

Venue Koserow (13075)

Prices 5.00€ — 99.00€

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Edition 2026

Usedom Beach Marathon — edition 2026

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Premiere on Saturday, June 6, 2026: The Usedom Beach Marathon will, for the first time, feature a marathon exclusively on a sandy beach in Germany. From Zinnowitz beach to Ahlbeck and back, with a half marathon, a 10 km pier run, a relay marathon, and Bambini distances for the whole family.

Start Times and Courses

The marathon starts at 9:00 AM at the Zinnowitz concert square, with a time limit of 7 hours. At 10:30 AM, the half marathon follows (time limit 5 hours), and at 11:00 AM, the pier run (10 km) and the Bambini distances (400 m, 800 m, 3 km). The relay marathon (minimum three runners per team) also starts at 9:00 AM.

Course and Terrain

The 42.195 km course runs on flat sandy beach from Zinnowitz towards Ahlbeck. No asphalt, no traffic — just water on one side and dunes on the other. Expected running times range from 4 to 8 hours depending on the level; the soft sand slows runners down by an average of 10 to 20 percent compared to classic road marathons.

Bib Collection

On the day before, June 5, 2026, from 2:00 PM at the Ahlbeck concert square. On race day, June 6: on-site at the start until one hour before the start time.

Highlights Usedom Beach Marathon 2026

Premiere: Germany's first marathon exclusively on sandy beach
Course directly on the water from Zinnowitz to Ahlbeck — no asphalt, no traffic
Five course formats from Bambini run (400 m) to full marathon
Relay marathon for teams of three or more runners
Starts at Zinnowitz concert square, finish area on Ahlbeck beach
Family-friendly with Bambini distances, accompanying program, and folk festival atmosphere at the finish

Programme Usedom Beach Marathon 2026

June 5, 2026, from 2:00 PM — Bib collection, Ahlbeck concert square
June 6, 2026, 9:00 AM — Marathon start (time limit 7 h), Relay marathon start (team min. 3 runners)
10:30 AM — Half marathon start (time limit 5 h)
11:00 AM — Pier run (10 km), Bambini runs (400 m, 800 m, 3 km)
Subsequently, award ceremonies at the Ahlbeck finish and a joint closing celebration

Prices Usedom Beach Marathon 2026

Entry fees: Marathon 42 EUR, Half Marathon 21 EUR, 10 km Pier Run 10 EUR, Relay Marathon 99 EUR per team, Bambini 5 EUR. Late registration from May 25, 2026, with a surcharge of 10 EUR. Included in the entry fee: bib number, timing, refreshments, finisher medal. Registration online via my.raceresult.com.

Practical information

Practical information — Usedom Beach Marathon

Getting There

Train: Usedomer Bäderbahn (UBB) from Züssow (DB connection) to Zinnowitz (start) or Ahlbeck (finish). An increased service will be scheduled during the marathon Saturday.

Car: Via the A20 (exit Anklam), then B109/B110. Parking at the concert square Zinnowitz (start) and on Ahlbeck beach (finish) — advance reservation via the organizer recommended.

Entry Fees

Marathon: 42 EUR
Half Marathon: 21 EUR
10 km: 10 EUR
Relay Marathon: 99 EUR (team)
Bambini: 5 EUR
Late registration from May 25: +10 EUR surcharge

Bib Collection

On the day before, June 5, 2026, from 2:00 PM at the concert square Ahlbeck. Alternatively, on race morning up to 1 hour before the start. Registration via my.raceresult.com (search term: Usedom Beach Marathon).

Course Notes

Consider sand-specific shoe choice — trail shoes or classic beach running shoes are recommended. The organizer has considered potential high tide issues by adjusting the course.

Premiere on June 6, 2026

The Usedom Beach Marathon is a premiere for German running. Until now, there was no marathon course in Germany that runs exclusively on sandy beach — Usedom Tourismus GmbH fills this gap with the inaugural event on June 6, 2026. The full marathon distance of 42.195 kilometers will be covered on an out-and-back course between Zinnowitz and Ahlbeck — directly by the water, far from asphalt, without traffic nuisance.

A Course Mix for Every Level

The format is staggered and aimed at athletes of different levels:

Marathon — 42.195 km, start 9:00 AM, time limit 7 hours
Half Marathon — 21.0975 km, start 10:30 AM, time limit 5 hours
Pier Run / Short Distance — 10 km, start 11:00 AM
Relay Marathon — 42.195 km as a team (minimum 3 runners)
Bambini Runs — 400 m, 800 m, and 3 km, start 11:00 AM

Sand, Salty Air, and Piers

The course reflects the diversity of the island of Usedom. Starting from Zinnowitz beach, you head south with the wind at your back, passing Trassenheide, Karlshagen, and Ückeritz, through the imperial spa Heringsdorf to Ahlbeck — on the eastern tip of the island, within sight of the Polish border. Three impressive piers — Heringsdorf (508 m, Germany's longest pier), Ahlbeck (historic landmark, Germany's oldest sea structure), Bansin, and Zinnowitz — mark the course like signposts to the hinterland.

Folk Run Character and Professional Suitability

Sand presents a special challenge for trained athletes and hobby runners — the soft ground demands a changed running technique and higher exertion. The course is not ITRA-accredited but is considered an attractive trail-like run and is expected to soon lead marathon best lists for sand runs. Bambini distances from 400 meters make the day a family event.

Organizers and Regional Roots

The organizer is Usedom Tourismus GmbH, based in the Baltic Sea resort of Koserow in the Vorpommern-Greifswald district. It is the umbrella organization for the tourist marketing of the entire island and uses the marathon as a plus-season event for spring, a phase that was traditionally weaker in tourism than midsummer.