With the 26th DRESDEN-MARATHON just around the corner, we are receiving a particularly high number of emails and enquiries. We are therefore currently unable to reply to every email individually. Thank you for your understanding!

You can find the most important information for participants, local residents, spectators and volunteers here. Still have a question? Please also check our FAQs and the race information on our website.

Information for participants

Registration and registration changes

Late registration is now open. You can register online for races with remaining places until October 22, 2026, at 11:59 pm. The entry fees listed on our website apply. Registration changes, including transferring your entry to another person or switching races, are also possible until October 22 at 11:59 pm for a fee of €5. Please email your race number and the requested change to [email protected].

From October 23, registrations and registration changes can only be made in person at the Marathon EXPO. To make a registration change on site, please bring your race pass and your ID card or passport.

Late registration for Saturday’s races closes earlier on October 24:

• Kids marathon: 12:30 pm
• Sparkasse 5k run: 1:30 pm

Marathon EXPO

The Marathon EXPO at BallsportARENA Dresden, Weißeritzstraße 4, is open at the following times:

• Friday, October 23: 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
• Saturday, October 24: 10:00 am–6:00 pm

Race pack collection is also available on Sunday. You can find the collection times in the “Race packs and pre-ordered shirts” section. There will be no Marathon EXPO on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

Cancellation

Cancellations can also be processed until October 22 at 11:59 pm via [email protected]. Entry fees are non-refundable, including in the event of illness. Please see Section 2, paragraph 2 of our Terms and Conditions.

Race packs and pre-ordered shirts

Race pack delivery can no longer be booked. All previously booked deliveries have been dispatched as scheduled and should already have arrived.

Has your race pack not arrived yet? Please check your emails and spam folder. Use the tracking link sent to you to check the location of your parcel. For further questions about race pack delivery, please email [email protected]. For assistance at short notice, please visit the helpdesk at the Marathon EXPO.

Race pack collection takes place at BallsportARENA Dresden during EXPO opening hours.

Collection for Saturday’s races closes earlier on October 24:

• Kids marathon: 12:30 pm
• Sparkasse 5k run: 1:30 pm

On Sunday, October 25, race packs can be collected at BallsportARENA at the following times:

• AOK 10k run: 7:30 am–8:30 am
• Marathon, Halfmarathon and ERTL marathon relay: 7:30 am–9:30 am

Pre-ordered shirts can be collected at the Marathon EXPO. If your pre-ordered size does not fit, you can exchange it on site, subject to availability.

We will be happy to answer any other T-shirt enquiries on site or by email again from October 30, 2026.

Getting here and parking

Your race number serves as your personal VVO public transport ticket within the Dresden fare zone on your race day. It is valid on local trains, S-Bahn trains, trams, buses and ferries, excluding special transport services. It is valid for you only and does not cover accompanying persons.

Please check the latest service changes and diversions at dvb.de.

On Sunday, the signposted P7 car park at MESSE DRESDEN will be available. It is approximately 1.2 km from the start/finish area.

Satnav address: Messering 6, 01067 Dresden

Follow the signs for “MARATHON” or “MESSE/P7” and allow plenty of time for your journey and the walk to the venue. On Friday and Saturday, please use public parking facilities.

Information for local residents

We know that the restrictions may affect your daily routine, and we thank you for your understanding and patience. We would love to see you cheering on the runners along the course!

You can find the affected streets and closure times on our “Road closures” page. Please take these into account when planning your journeys.

We are unable to answer individual enquiries about driving routes and access within Dresden. Please refer to the road closure overview and current traffic information. Online navigation services also show road closures during the event weekend.

Information for spectators at the stadium

There is plenty to enjoy at Heinz-Steyer-Stadion: race finishes, family runs and award ceremonies. We look forward to welcoming you and hearing your cheers!

Spectators are welcome in the stands and on the stadium infield. Access to the infield is exclusively via the southeast stand and is signposted. Admission is subject to available capacity.

Glass bottles and particularly large items of luggage are not permitted. Please follow the instructions of the security staff.

Information for volunteers

Thank you very much for your support! We are delighted to have you on the team for the 26th DRESDEN-MARATHON.

You will receive information about your exact assignment location, contact person and shift schedule by email no later than five days before the event. Please also check your spam folder.

If you have any questions, requests or concerns, or need to cancel your shift, please email [email protected] as early as possible.

We wish all participants, accompanying persons, Dresden residents, volunteers, everyone involved and all our guests a wonderful DRESDEN-MARATHON event weekend!