Platinum
Frankfurt Marathon
Frankfurt · Oct 25, 2026
Germany's oldest city marathon and one of Europe's fastest courses. The flat riverside route along the Main passes Frankfurt's striking modern skyline and historic Römerberg square, making it a PB-friendly race with excellent organization.
Date
Oct 25, 2026
Difficulty
Moderate
Elevation
~90m elevation gain
Field Size
25,000 runners
Course
Starting from Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage, along Main River, past Römerberg, Palmengarten, and European Central Bank, finishing at the Festhalle
Tips
- •October temps around 8-16°C, cool and crisp — perfect for fast times
- •One of Europe's flattest major marathons — ideal for chasing a PB
- •Post-race: Goethe House, Städel Museum, and Sachsenhausen apple wine pubs
- •Frankfurt Airport is a major hub with excellent global connections
German ClassicPB FriendlyMain RiverEuropean Hub