🇩🇪Cologne, Germany
Köln Marathon
Expected October 2027
Race facts
Next edition · 2027
Expected October 2027
Date not yet confirmedEstimated from the usual calendar slot. Last edition: Oct 4, 2026.
Course
55 melevation gain
- Distance · surface
- 42.2 km · Road
Entry
Open entry
- 2027 entry
- Not yet recorded. Check the official site for dates and status.
Dates and entry details change. Confirm with the organiser before you book.
PB potential
Excellent PB course — flat, fast, and well-paced
Beginner friendly
Great for newcomers — manageable course, strong support
About this race
Cologne's marathon is one of Germany's finest after Berlin and Frankfurt. The near-flat course (55m elevation) crosses the Rhine twice on the famous Hohenzollernbrücke with its love-lock railings, runs along the Rheinuferpromenade, and loops through the historic Altstadt with the twin-spired Gothic Cathedral as an ever-present backdrop. October conditions are reliably good — 10–16°C — and German organisational efficiency means well-stocked aid stations and accurate timing. Cologne's vibrant nightlife and 2,000 years of history make it an excellent marathon travel destination. Entry is straightforward and affordable by Western European standards.
Typical race-day weather
Temperature
10–16°C
Humidity
65–75%
Conditions
Rhine valley autumn — cool and often clear
Wind
10–15 km/h
Entry information
Next edition date estimated — confirm exact date with the official site.
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