26. DRESDEN MARATHON
24th/25th October 2026

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RUN THROUGH HISTORY

Baroque architecture and green landscapes accompany you throughout the course. Highlights include Dresden’s historic Old Town with Brühl’s Terrace, the Semper Opera House and many famous baroque buildings, as well as the vibrant Neustadt district. More than 300 musicians and numerous bands create a lively atmosphere along the entire route. The flat and fast course leads through the illuminated Waldschlösschen Tunnel, across the Waldschlösschen Bridge and on to the Großer Garten before returning toward the city center.

The second half of the marathon differs noticeably from the first. It includes a loop through the district of Blasewitz with beautiful views of the castles on the Loschwitz hillside and the villas along Goetheallee. Along the banks of the Elbe River, runners return to the Old Town, pass beneath Brühl’s Terrace and the Semper Opera House, and finally reach the marathon gate of Heinz-Steyer-Stadion. After half a lap inside the stadium and cheered on by thousands of spectators, you cross the finish line.

 

Course records

Men: 2:10:00 h
Ezekiel Koech (KEN), 2019

Women: 2:30:30 h
Teclah Chebet (KEN), 2022

 

Finisher 2025: 2,084



    26.2 miles

Course as PDF
Course as GPX

25/10/2026
10:30 am
Pieschener Allee



Information for Before the Event

Runners born in 2008 and older are eligible to participate.

By registering, each participant acknowledges and accepts the General Terms and Conditions of Dresdner Laufevents und Touristik GmbH.
In the case of group or third-party registrations, the registering person confirms that all registered individuals have read and accepted the Terms and Conditions.
Each runner will receive a personal bib number, which is non-transferable. The timing transponder is integrated into the bib and must be worn visibly and unaltered on the front of the running shirt. It must not be bent or covered.
Registration Deadlines
- Regular registration deadline: October 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
- Online late registration: October 13, 2026, 12:00 a.m. – October 22, 2026, 11:59 p.m.
- On-site late registration:

  • Oct 23: 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  • Oct 25: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Oct 26: 08:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m

Name changes or distance changes are free of charge until October 12, 2026.
After this date, a processing fee of €5 (incl. statutory VAT) applies. Please send change requests by E-Mail to our timing partner: Baer-Service – info@baer-service.de

Until 04/01/2026: -   €75[*]
Until 31/03/2026: -   €80[*]
Until 30/06/2026: -   €90[*]
Until 12/10/2026: - €100[*]
Late registration:  - €110[*]

* incl. statutory VAT

 

The organizational fee (including bib number and timing chip) depends on the registration date

Participants who register by October 22, 2026 (11:59 p.m.) will receive a registration confirmation via email. This confirmation must be presented (digitally or printed) when picking up race materials. Collection by a third party requires a signed authorization and the official confirmation.

Starter lists can be viewed HERE. If you register by October 04, 2025, your race kit can be shipped within Germany for a service fee (see prices on “Race packet mailing"). Shipping begins on October 12, 2026. [**]

The registration fee (organizational fee + any booked extras like medal engraving or bib mailing) must be paid via SEPA direct debit or PayPal. Any errors and fees due to incorrect information are the responsibility of the participant. Foreign participants may pay by credit card, PayPal or SEPA direct debit (subject to the payment provider’s participation in the European Payments Council agreements). There is no refund of the registration fee or extras in case of non-participation, including illness. No vouchers or deferrals will be issued (see Terms & Conditions).

  • Bib number with integrated disposable RFID chip & safety pins
  • Course map
  • Refreshments on course and at the finish
  • Sparkasse pacemaker service
  • Clothing drop-off bag
  • Option to deposit personal nutrition
  • Marathon Expo (Oct 23–24, 2026, free entry)
  • Free entry to Running Medicine Symposium (Oct 24, limited capacity)
  • “Broom wagon” from km 29 for withdrawn runners
  • High-quality finisher medal
  • Optional medal engraving (pre-book: €10[*])
  • Free public transport (Dresden zone) on race day (25/10/2026)
  • Entertainment along the course and at start/finish area
  • Timekeeping will be done using an RFID transponder (disposable) that is integrated into the race bib.
  • Online results service
  • Certificate (on-site or printable)
  • Massage service after the race
  • Showers and free pool access after the race
  • Medical emergency services
  • Official DLV permit fee
  • And of course: professional race organization!

Runners born in 2008 and older are eligible to participate.

The General Terms and Conditions of Dresdner Laufevents und Touristik GmbH apply (available at www.dresden-marathon.com or upon request).
Use of inline skates, baby joggers, dogs, or unauthorized bicycles is prohibited and results in disqualification. Participation is at your own risk. By registering, you confirm that you are physically fit and have trained sufficiently. We strongly recommend a medical check-up beforehand. The organizer accepts no liability for health risks.
Lost items will be stored at the info stand during the event and for 14 days at the organizer’s office (HEINZ-STEYER-STADIUM, Magdeburger Str. 2, 01067 Dresden).

Start: Pieschener Allee

Finish: Heinz-Steyer-Stadium

 

Course as PDF

Location: BallsportARENA Dresden, Weißeritzstraße 4, 01067 Dresden

Fri, Oct 23: 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sat, Oct 24: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sun, Oct 25: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. (NO EXPO ON SUNDAY!)

We recommend picking up your race kit on Friday or Saturday to avoid stress and enjoy the marathon expo.

Participants who register by Oct 4th and pay the extra fee (18 €[*]) will receive their complete race kit by
mail (Germany only, starting Oct 12).[**]

Group-registration: up to 4 people =18 €[*], 5-20 people=25 €[*], 21+ people=30 €[*].

* incl. statutory VAT
** applies only to individual races, shipping within Germany only, one package per registration or group registration

Location: BallsportARENA Dresden
Opening Hours:

Friday, October 23: 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 24: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 25: NO EXPO ON SUNDAY! (BIB-collection possible. See "Bib Number Issue / Race Packet Pickup")

The expo features sports gear, running apparel, accessories, health & nutrition products, running events, travel offers and more.

The race area is located near the “Dresden-Hauptbahnhof”-mainstation (approx. 2 km) and “Dresden-Neustadt”-station (approx. 1 km). Dresden International Airport is about 8 km away. For local public transport schedules, please visit: www.dvb.de.

By car or bus, the marathon start can be reached via the A4 motorway, exit Dresden-Altstadt (78), then continue approx. 3 km on the B6 in the direction of the city centre/exhibition grounds. Follow the signs for “MARATHON” and “MESSE/P7”.

Navigation address: 01067 Dresden, Messering 6

Please note: On marathon day, detours and road closures may apply when coming from other directions.

The start/finish area is located near Pieschener Allee/HEINZ-STEYER STADIUM, approximately 800 metres from Dresden city centre (Zwinger Palace, Semper Opera House).

Race packet pick-up, registration office, and the marathon expo are located at:
BallsportARENA Dresden | Weißeritzstraße 4 | 01067 Dresden.

The start/finish area is easily accessible by public transport. Your bib number is valid as a ticket for all local public transport (excluding special services) in the Dresden fare zone only on the day of your specific race.

 

From the Postplatz tram hub and the S-Bahn station Dresden-Mitte, it’s about a 10-minute walk. Tram lines 6 and 11 will take you to the “Kongresszentrum” stop.

 

Please check for public transport detours on race day.

Information for Race Day

The service provider for timekeeping is Baer-Service GmbH from Dresden.

Timing is done via RFID disposable transponder integrated into your bib. Attach your bib at chest height using the provided safety pins. Do not fold, cover, or alter the bib—otherwise your time may not be recorded.

Both gross and net times are recorded. Rankings are based on net times. There is no additional timing chip fee. No chip return required.

From 10:10 a.m. on Pieschener Allee (approx. 400 m from Heinz-Steyer-Stadion in the direction of MESSE DRESDEN).

Start corrals (see bib number):

Elite – target time under 2:40:00
Corral A – target time 2:40:00 – 3:14:59
Corral B – target time 3:15:00 – 3:44:59
Corral C – target time 3:45:00 – 3:59:59
Corral D – target time 4:00:00 – 4:29:59
Corral E – target time 4:30:00 – 4:59:59
Corral F – target time 5:00:00 or slower

Participants who do not specify a target time will automatically be assigned to Corral F.

Mobile toilets are available in the start area.

The race starts at 10:30 a.m.

Course closure is at 4:00 p.m..

Aid stations are located at kilometres 9 / 13.8 / 18.8 / 22 / 24.7 / 27.3 / 34.9 and at the finish line.

They offer tea, water, XENOFIT isotonic drink, bananas and raisin bread.
At the later stations, XENOFIT energy bars and gels, cola and salt are additionally available.

Refreshment points are positioned at kilometres 4.8 / 30.8 / 38.5, providing still water only.

At the finish area, runners will also find warm tea, apples, watermelon and Erdinger Alkoholfrei.

To ensure a smooth flow, please make use of the entire length of the aid stations.

Mobile toilets are available at the start area and along the course.

Personal refreshments can be handed in at the Help Desk near the bib pick-up during the EXPO opening hours (on Sunday until 8:00 a.m.).
Please note that no personal refreshments can be placed at water-only stations.

In cooperation with Ostsächsische Sparkasse and PacerTeam.de, pacers are available for the following
finish times:
3:00 / 3:15 / 3:30 / 3:45 / 4:00 / 4:15 / 4:30 / 5:00 hours

Participants who have not reached the checkpoint at km 17 km within 2 hours and 20 minutes after the start (i.e. by 12.50 pm) will either be removed from the race or reclassified as participants of the half marathon (at their own request) if they cross the finish line.

If during the event you decide to run only the half marathon, you must contact the Baer-Service-Mobil immediately after crossing the finish line to change your registration.

Information for After the Event

Medals can be engraved at the finish area:
Pre-booked: €10[*] (symbol on bib)
On site (cash only): €15[*]

 

* incl. statutory VAT

Official race photos will be available from marathonphotos.live.

As soon as the photos are available, you will automatically receive a personal link via the email address provided during registration. This link will take you directly to your individual photos, which you can conveniently order online.

Available at the finish area. See race packet for up-to-date info and maps.

The overall winners of the marathon will be honored immediately after the third-place finisher (male and female) has crossed the finish line (around 1:10 p.m.).

The award ceremonies take place directly in the finish area.
Spectators are welcome to watch the ceremonies from the south grandstand of Heinz-Steyer-Stadion.

There will be NO on-site age group award ceremony.
All age group winners (men and women – places 1 to 3) will receive their awards by postal mail after the event.

The official results and certificates will be available online for download and printing.

General Information

Dresden Marathon e. V.
HEINZ-STEYER-STADION
Magdeburger Str. 2
01067 Dresden

Chairman: Axel Teuber

Dresdner Laufevents und Touristik GmbH
HEINZ-STEYER-STADION
Magdeburger Str. 2
01067 Dresden

Managing Directors: Claus Lippmann, Sebastian Zehe

 

www.dresden-marathon.com
info@dresden-marathon.com

Information is based on the planning status as of March 2026 and subject to approval by the authorities of the City of Dresden. Changes reserved.

Gender Note: For better readability, we may use only the male or female form for personal nouns. This is not intended to discriminate against any gender. When we refer to runners or participants, we mean all individuals, regardless of gender.

 

 

26.2 miles

MARATHON
MARATHON RELAY
13.1 miles

HALF MARATHON
 
6.21 miles

AOK 10KM RUN
 
3.11 miles

Sparkasse 5KM RUN
 
400 m

BAMBINI RUN
 
1.8 km

KIDS MARATHON
 

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