Registration for the marathon relay is completed online via the website www.dresden-marathon.com and must be carried out by a “Team Captain”. The Team Captain must be at least 16 years old but does not necessarily have to participate in the race.

By registering, it is assumed that all relay participants have read and accepted the General Terms and Conditions for events of Dresdner Laufevents und Touristik GmbH (GTC).

Each relay runner receives an individual bib number. This must be worn clearly visible and unchanged on the front of the running shirt and must not be folded or covered.

In addition, each relay team receives a fifth bib number and a DRESDEN-MARATHON bib belt. The single-use timing transponder is integrated into this fifth bib.

The registration deadline is October 12, 2026, at 24:00.

Online late registration is possible
from October 13, 2026, 00:00
until October 22, 2026, 24:00

On-site late registrations will be accepted
on October 23, 2026, 12:00 – 19:00
on October 24, 2026, 10:00 – 18:00
on October 25, 2026, 08:00 – 09:30

Relay teams will be ranked in the following categories: male, female and mixed.

Eligibility to participate (according to DLV regulations) depends on the respective relay leg:
Leg 1: 13.3 km – born 2010 or earlier
Leg 2: 6.3 km – born 2014 or earlier
Leg 3: 14.7 km – born 2010 or earlier
Leg 4: 7.9 km – born 2012 or earlier

(Subject to change depending on the official approval of the original course by the City of Dresden.)

Name changes or changes of relay sections (while respecting the minimum age requirements) can be submitted by the relay team captain until October 22, 2026 via email to info@baer-service.de.

Further changes and corrections can be made during bib number pickup at the Help Desk for a processing fee of €5.00 (incl. VAT).

For any change requests, please contact our official timing service provider directly by email:

Baer-Service
info@baer-service.de

Until 05/01/2026: - €140[*]
Until 31/03/2026: - €155[*]
Until 30/06/2026: - €170[*]
Until 12/10/2026: - €185[*]
Late registration:  - €200[*]

* incl. statutory VAT

The organizational fee (whole team 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.

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).

• 4 race numbers (the first three digits are the race number. the fourth smaller number is the relay runner’s leg)
• 1 race number as a relay baton. It includes the transponder for the timekeeping
• 1 DRESDEN-MARATHON bib belt for attaching the relay bib with transponder (black background).
• Course map
• Refreshments on course and at the finish
• Sparkasse pacemaker service
• 4 gear bags for baggage storage during the race at the finish and in the exchange zones
  (NO BAGGAGE TRANSPORT between exchange zones or to the finish)
• Marathon Expo (Oct 23–24, 2026, free entry)
• Free entry to Running Medicine Symposium (Oct 24, limited capacity)
• 4 high-quality finisher medals (Handed to the final runner at the finish)
• Optional medal engraving for all 4 medals (Team-name, all 4 first names, total time)
  (pre-book: €40[*])
• Free public transport (Dresden zone) on race day
• Entertainment along the course and at start/finish area
• Timing is managed via a 5th bib number with an integrated single-use transponder, which must be handed over at each changeover using the DRESDEN-MARATHON bib belt. The system records both the overall time and the split times of each leg.
• 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!

Participant eligibility (age limit) varies by section (see “Registration”).

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.

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.

Each relay team receives five bib numbers.
Four of them are assigned to the individual runners and must be worn visibly on the chest throughout the race.

The fifth bib number serves as the relay bib and must be handed over from runner to runner at each changeover point. This bib contains the single-use transponder, which functions as the timing chip.

Each team receives a DRESDEN-MARATHON bib belt for easy attachment.

The team’s overall net time as well as the split times for each relay section are recorded when the start line, finish line, and all intermediate timing mats are crossed.

Important:
The split timing mats are located at the exit of each relay zone on the main course.

The bib numbers of the marathon relay participants are color-coded and differ from those of the other marathon runners. This allows marshals to easily identify relay participants and direct them to the respective changeover points.

The bib number must be worn visibly on the front at all times.

The changeover points are easily accessible by public transport.
Due to the numerous road closures along the course, participants should not attempt to organize private transportation to the changeover points.

The relay changeover zones are separated from the main running course.
Approximately 100 meters before each changeover point, signs and marshals will indicate the upcoming relay zone.

At each changeover point there is a “pit lane” for handing over the relay baton (the 5th bib number attached to the DRESDEN-MARATHON bib belt).
Assignment to the respective relay boxes is based on the bib number.

Relay sections

Section 1 – Runner 1

approx. 13.3 km

Start Pieschener Allee to changeover point
Straßburger Platz / Gläserne Manufaktur

The start block allocation is based on the declared target time of the first runner and according to the marking on the bib number.

Section 2 – Runner 2

approx. 6.3 km

Changeover point Straßburger Platz / Gläserne Manufaktur to changeover point Waldschlößchenbrücke

The second runner, like all marathon participants, must reach the turn-off for the second part of the marathon course (km 17, corner Arnoldstraße / Thomas-Müntzer-Platz) by 12:50 p.m.

Section 3 – Runner 3

approx. 14.7 km

Changeover point Waldschlößchenbrücke to changeover point
Straßburger Platz / Gläserne Manufaktur

Section 4 – Runner 4

approx. 7.9 km

Changeover point Straßburger Platz / Gläserne Manufaktur to the finish line inside HEINZ-STEYER-STADION

Course closure

Course closure is at 4:00 p.m.

The event time is limited. Road closures along the course are only maintained within the official race time limits.

At km 41.5, runners 1–3 may join the final runner and complete the last 700 meters together, passing through the marathon gate of Heinz-Steyer-Stadion and finishing after half a lap inside the stadium.

To do this, the third runner should take the tram from Straßburger Platz to Postplatz (lines 1, 2 or 4) and then continue to Kongresscenter (line 11).

Total travel time: approx. 20 minutes.

From there, proceed to the MEETING POINT (large yellow/black beach flag) in front of MARITIM HOTEL DRESDEN | Devrientstraße.

Alternatively, you can run about 1 km from Postplatz directly to the meeting point.
Pass Dresden Zwinger on the left, turn right behind it, and you will reach the marathon course. From there, follow the course outside the barriers in the running direction (approx. 300 m).

Travel to and from the relay changeover points is recommended by public transport.
Your bib number serves as a ticket on marathon day.

Please allow sufficient travel time on race day, as road closures may cause delays.

Changeover points 1 and 3 – Gläserne Manufaktur
(Tramstop “Straßburger Platz”)

Reachable from Postplatz with tram lines:

1 · 2 · 4 · 12

Changeover point 2 – Waldschlößchenbrücke
(Tramstop “Waldschlößchen”)

Reachable, for example, from the stop
Kongresszentrum / Haus der Presse

by tram line 11
(travel time approx. 20 minutes, service interval approx. 15 minutes)

Important

From 10:30 a.m. to approx. 11:15 a.m., tram line 11 will not operate.

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):

The indicated target time refers only to the first relay runner (first leg – 13.8 km).

Elite – target time under 0:52:30
Corral A – 0:52:30 – 1:03:29
Corral B – 1:03:30 – 1:13:29
Corral C – 1:13:30 – 1:18:29
Corral D – 1:18:30 – 1:28:29
Corral E – 1:28:30 – 1:37:59
Corral F – 1:38:00 or slower

Relay teams without a specified 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.

In the finish area, there is an option for personalized medal engraving for the four finisher medals of your relay team.
The engraving includes the relay team name, the first names of all four runners, and the overall finishing time.

This service can be pre-booked during registration (€40.00 incl. VAT).
If booked in advance, a medal symbol will be printed on your bib number.

Please present your bib number at the medal engraving station.

Participants who decide at short notice can also pay on site in cash (€60.00 incl. VAT).

Portable toilets are located at the transition areas.

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

The overall winning teams of the marathon relay will be honored following the marathon award ceremony (approx. 1:45 p.m.).

Awards will be presented separately in the following categories:

Men’s Relay
Women’s Relay
Mixed Relay

The award ceremonies take place directly in the finish area (stadium infield).

The first-, second-, and third-place teams will receive an access pass immediately after finishing, allowing re-entry to the stadium infield via the SOUTH GRANDSTAND.

Important notice:
If a team did not receive an access pass but later realizes that it has placed 1st–3rd in a category, please report immediately to the Help Desk to receive the required access pass.

Spectators are welcome to watch the ceremonies 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.