Kids' Marathon at the 25th DRESDEN-MARATHON: 1.4 km of pure running fun!
A special highlight awaits all young runners born between 2011 and 2018 at the 25th DRESDEN-MARATHON: the Kids’ Marathon over 1.4 kilometers!
The route starts outside the stadium, runs through the Sportpark Ostra, and finishes with a big moment: crossing the official marathon finish line inside Heinz-Steyer-Stadion – a true goosebump experience!
Each child runs with an official race number and will be greeted at the finish with a medal to remember their personal running achievement.
👉 Registration opens on July 1, 2025.
Please note:
Accompanying adults are not permitted on the course. Our event staff will be present along the entire route to ensure the children’s safety and offer support if needed.
25/10/2025
15:00 am
Eligible participants are exclusively children born between 2011 and 2018.
Registration takes place online via the website www.dresden-marathon.com. By registering, a legal guardian of each participant confirms that they have read and accepted the General Terms and Conditions for events organized by Dresdner Laufevents und Touristik GmbH.
In the case of group registrations or third-party registrations, the person registering confirms that all registered participants have read and accepted the General Terms and Conditions.
Each participant will receive their own bib number. The bib number is non-transferable and must be worn clearly visible and unaltered on the front of the running shirt. It must not be folded or covered.
Registration deadline is October 13, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
Online late registration is possible
from October 14, 2025, 12:00 AM
to October 23, 2025, 11:59 PM
On-site late registration will be available:
on October 24, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
and on October 25, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Name changes or distance changes are free of charge until October 13, 2025.
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
Entry Fee: €10[*]
*incl. VAT
All participants who register by October 23, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. will receive a registration confirmation by email shortly before the event.
This confirmation must be presented when collecting the race number – either digitally on a mobile device or, if not possible, as a printed copy.
Race number pickup by a third party is possible with a written authorization and the official registration confirmation.
The starter lists can be viewed HERE.
The registration fee, which includes the organizational costs, is to be paid during registration via SEPA direct debit or PayPal.
Incorrect information and any resulting fees or return transactions are the responsibility of the participant.
International participants may choose between credit card, PayPal, or SEPA direct debit as payment method.
Please note:
Participation in SEPA procedures requires the payment service provider to have signed the European Payments Council (EPC) Adherence Agreement.
Once registered, there is no entitlement to a refund of the registration fee (including any additional booked services) in case of non-participation, including for medical reasons.
There is also no right to a voucher for future events (see Terms & Conditions).
Eligible participants are exclusively children born between 2011 and 2018.
The General Terms and Conditions of Dresdner Laufevents und Touristik GmbH apply.
These can be found online at www.dresden-marathon.com – Information – Downloads,
requested by post, phone, or email, or viewed in person at Magdeburger Straße 2, 01067 Dresden.
Participation is at your own risk. By registering and collecting the bib number, all parents/guardians confirm that there are no health concerns regarding their child’s participation, that the child is in good physical condition, and capable of taking part in the event. The organizer accepts no liability for any health risks.
The organizer accepts no liability for lost clothing or other items. Lost and found items will be kept at the Info Stand during the event and afterwards at the office of Dresdner Laufevents und Touristik GmbH, HEINZ-STEYER-STADION, Magdeburger Straße 2, 01067 Dresden (for 14 days).
The race starts on Rudolf-Harbig-Weg. After a short loop through the Sportpark Ostra, participants run through the marathon gate of the Heinz-Steyer-Stadium. After completing three-quarters of a lap on the track, they head into the grand DRESDEN-MARATHON finish area.
BallsportARENA Dresden, Weißeritzstraße 4, 01067 Dresden
Fri, October 24 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Sat, October 25 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
With valid registration confirmation and written authorization, bibs can also be collected by third parties.
Location: BallsportARENA Dresden
Opening Hours:
Friday, October 24: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 25: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 26: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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 on October 26, 2025.
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.
There is NO facility for storing clothing bags at the KIDS MARATHON.
From 2:40 p.m. on „Rudolf-Harbig-Weg“ right next to the Heinz-Steyer-Stadium (Northside)
Start time is at 3.00 p.m.
At the finish area, medals can be engraved individually.
A special children’s price of €5 incl. VAT applies.
Advance booking is not required or possible.
Official race photos will be available from marathonphotos.live. A link to your personal photos will be
emailed after the event.
All children will receive a special kids’ medal at the finish.
The awards ceremony will take place immediately after the run on the field of the Heinz-Steyer-Stadium
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
Information is based on the planning status as of April 2025 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.