Runners born in 2012 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: - €30[*]
Until 31/03/2026: - €35[*]
Until 30/06/2026: - €40[*]
Until 12/10/2026: - €45[*]
Late registration:  - €50[*]

* 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
• Clothing drop-off bag
• Marathon Expo (Oct 23–24, 2026, free entry)
• Free entry to Running Medicine Symposium (Oct 25, limited capacity)
• 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
• Online results service
• Certificate (on-site or printable)
• Showers and free pool access after the race
• Medical emergency services
• Official DLV permit fee
• And of course: professional race organization!

Runners born in 2012 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.

Sunday: Last-minute pick-up at the BallsportARENA

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 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.

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 8:10 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 0:38:00
Corral A – target time 0:38:00 – 0:49:59
Corral B – target time 0:50:00 – 0:59:59
Corral C – target time 1:00:00 or slower

Walkers are kindly asked to line up behind the starting field at the sign “W”.

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

Please line up in the start corral indicated on your bib number at least 20 minutes before the start.

The start field will begin moving about 5 minutes before the start and will be guided approximately 300 m to the actual start line to ensure a punctual start at 8:30 a.m.

Mobile toilets are available in the start area.

The race starts at 8:30 a.m.

Course closure is at 10:30 a.m.

Important notice:
Runners who have not passed through the marathon gate into Heinz-Steyer-Stadion by 10:30 a.m. will have to be removed from the race due to the start of the half marathon and marathon. Otherwise, a course crossing outside the stadium would occur, which cannot be permitted for safety reasons.

A Refreshment point (W) is positioned at kilometer 6.3 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 water station.

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

* incl. statutory VAT

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

The overall winners of the half marathon will be honored immediately after the third-place finisher (male and female) has crossed the finish line (approx. 08:15 a.m.).

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

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

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.