WVV iWelt Marathon Würzburg
The Spring Classic on the Main – Marathon, Half Marathon and more through Würzburg's Old Town
About WVV Marathon Würzburg
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Würzburg's Major Running Classic
The WVV iWelt Marathon Würzburg is the largest running event in the district capital of Lower Franconia and a fixture in the German spring calendar. The organizer is Stadtmarathon Würzburg e.V.; title sponsors are Würzburger Versorgungs- und Verkehrs-GmbH (WVV) and the IT company iWelt. Over 5,000 participants start every year.
Course Along the Main
The approximately 42.195-kilometer marathon course is run in two identical laps, with the half marathon completed in one lap. The course is largely flat and asphalted, leads along the Main, through the Old Town, and past Würzburg's most beautiful landmarks. This favorable profile makes the race one of the few in Germany officially recognized as a qualifying run for the Boston Marathon. Those who realize mid-race that the full distance is too much can switch from the marathon to the half marathon after 21.1 km.
One Run, Many Distances
In addition to the marathon and half marathon, there is a marathon relay, the 10-km Fun Run, a children's and youth run, the »Raisin Bun Run«, and a Memorial Run. This transforms the day into a family and grassroots sports event for all ages and skill levels.
City Festival on the Course
Around 30 music hotspots line the 21-kilometer loop: Bands, samba groups, and DJs – including the »Radio Gong In The Mix Zone« – spur on runners and spectators. On Marathon Sunday, Würzburg transforms into a single festival mile along the Main, making the run one of the most atmospheric city festivals in the Mainfranken region of Bavaria.
WVV Marathon Würzburg — edition 2026
On Sunday, May 10, 2026, the WVV iWelt Marathon Würzburg enters its 24th edition. The start is at 9:00 AM; start and finish will be at the new location at Kranenkai between the Main river and the CCW. The course has been optimized: The Zellerau section will be run in the opposite direction this year.
The marathon consists of two laps, the half marathon of one. In addition, there is the marathon relay, the 10-km Fun Run, a children's and youth run, the Raisin Bun Run, and the Memorial Run. Around 30 music hotspots with bands, samba groups, and DJs line the 21-km loop. Over 5,000 participants are expected.
Programme WVV Marathon Würzburg 2026
Competitions WVV iWelt Marathon Würzburg 2026
Sunday, May 10, 2026 – Start 9:00 AM, Kranenkai on the Main:
- Marathon (42.195 km) – two laps, flat and asphalted along the Main; Boston Marathon Qualifier; option to switch to Half Marathon after 21.1 km
- Half Marathon (21.1 km) – one lap
- Marathon Relay
- 10-km Fun Run (MetaComp)
- Children's & Youth Run (RESIDENZ QUELLE)
- Raisin Bun Run (Schiffer) and Memorial Run
Schedule
- 6:30–8:30 AM — Bib pickup at the CCW
- 9:00 AM — Start at Kranenkai
- 2:30 PM — Finish deadline
Music on the Course
Around 30 music groups – bands, samba groups, and DJs, including the »Radio Gong In The Mix Zone« – provide atmosphere along the course.
Highlights WVV Marathon Würzburg 2026
- 24th edition – Spring classic on the Main
- Official Boston Marathon Qualifier
- Flat, asphalted course through Würzburg's Old Town
- Around 30 music groups along the course; free public transport for participants
Prices WVV Marathon Würzburg 2026
Individual entry fees: Marathon €79 (€74 until March 31, 2026), Half Marathon €69 (€64 until March 31), 10-km Run €27 (€25 until March 31). Early bird discount until March 31. Online registration deadline May 3, 2026 (11:59 PM), on-site registration possible until noon on May 9. Participants travel free on public transport within the Mainfranken network on the event day.
Practical information — WVV Marathon Würzburg
Getting There
Start and finish in 2026 will be at Kranenkai between the Main river and the Congress Centrum Würzburg (CCW). Arrive by train at Würzburg Hauptbahnhof, then take a tram or walk to the Main. Participants can use public transport within the Mainfranken transport network free of charge on the event day (information via the MeineWVV app).
Start Time & Schedule
Start on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM. Bib pickup from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM at the CCW, finish deadline at 2:30 PM.
Entry Fees
Marathon €79 (€74 until March 31), Half Marathon €69 (€64 until March 31), 10-km Run €27 (€25 until March 31). Online registration deadline May 3, 2026; on-site registration possible until noon on May 9.
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Where it takes place WVV Marathon Würzburg
Kranenkai am Main (Start/Ziel)
Kranenkai, 97070 Würzburg