Course & Elevation

The Freiburg Marathon features a scenic loop course through the Black Forest foothills, starting and finishing in the historic city center. The route combines urban running through Freiburg's charming medieval streets with gentle rolling hills through vineyards and forests of the surrounding region. Well-supported with aid stations and primarily on paved roads, making it accessible while offering beautiful natural scenery.

Surface: road Profile: Rolling

🌤️ Weather

Temperature 12°C

Humidity 65%

Rain Chance 35%

Spring weather in Freiburg brings cool mornings with mild afternoons, typical for early season marathons. Variable conditions with possibility of rain require layering; sunny days offer perfect running conditions.

🏆 Course Record

02:13:42

Makoto Inoue (2016)

Registration

Registration Opens September

Registration Closes March

Entry Cost €69-€89

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🎯 Fun Facts

▸ Freiburg Marathon is one of Germany's oldest continuous marathons, established in 1984 with deep roots in the local running community.
▸ The course passes through some of Baden-Württemberg's finest wine regions, with vineyards visible along the route in spring.
▸ Freiburg is known as Germany's sunniest city, and the April timing often captures spectacular spring weather.
▸ The race attracts numerous local runners from the thriving Black Forest running culture, creating a vibrant community atmosphere.

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