The Early Years
2009Established in 2009, the Hamburg Half Marathon is now 17 years old. From its first edition in Hamburg, it has evolved into a race that reflects the character of its host region in Germany.
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Strecke & Höhenprofil
The Hamburg Half Marathon is run through the city's most iconic districts and along the scenic Alster Lake and Elbe River. The course is almost entirely flat, weaving through the historic city center, around the beautiful Alster Lake, and through the trendy neighborhoods of Hamburg, making it fast and spectator-friendly.
Untergrund: road Profil: Flach
Wetter
Temperatur 18°C
Luftfeuchtigkeit 70%
Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 45%
Early summer weather in Hamburg brings mild temperatures ideal for running. Expect cool mornings and warm afternoons with occasional rain typical for the region.
The Race
Hamburg
Geschichte & Legenden
Sub-60 Territory
2023Kibiwott Kandie set the blistering course record of 00:59:32 in 2023, proving this course can produce world-class half marathon times. The flat roads of Hamburg have become a proving ground for the fastest runners on the planet.
The Fast Lane
Runners come to the Hamburg Half Marathon for one reason: personal bests. The flat, fast course through Hamburg has a reputation as a PB factory, with the roads seemingly designed to keep your pace honest and your splits consistent from start to finish.
Where It Begins
For thousands of runners each year, the Hamburg Half Marathon is their first half marathon. The combination of a forgiving course, generous time limits, and supportive crowds has earned this race a reputation as the place where marathon journeys begin. The first-timer energy on race morning is palpable.
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Streckenrekord
00:59:32
Kibiwott Kandie (2023)
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Fun Facts
- ▸ The race starts and finishes near Hamburg's iconic Rathaus (City Hall) in the historic city center.
- ▸ Runners loop around the beautiful Alster Lake, one of Hamburg's most picturesque natural features, twice during the race.
- ▸ The course is recognized as one of Germany's fastest half-marathons due to its minimal elevation and well-maintained road surfaces.
- ▸ Hamburg is Germany's second-largest city and a major international trading port with a rich maritime history spanning over 1,000 years.
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