Nürnberg Marathon
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25 okt. 2026
The Nuremberg Marathon features a scenic loop course through the historic city and surrounding Franconian countryside. The route passes through charming villages, along the Pegnitz River, and showcases the medieval old town with its famous castle. Well-supported with excellent crowd atmosphere in the city center sections.
Mild autumn weather with comfortable temperatures and moderate humidity. Occasionally overcast with a 35% chance of light rain, making it ideal running conditions for October in Bavaria.
The Race
Nuremberg
The Nuremberg Marathon was founded in 1980, during the golden age of mass-participation running. Now 46 years old, it has established itself as a beloved fixture in Nuremberg, growing from its early editions into a race with genuine character and loyal following.
The fastest time ever recorded at the Nuremberg Marathon is 02:11:34, set by Fikru Assefa in 2019. Every year, new contenders line up hoping to challenge that mark on the streets of Nuremberg.
The Nuremberg Marathon route is one of those courses where runners forget their pace and reach for their phones. The scenery through Nuremberg and its surroundings has earned this race a reputation as one of the most photogenic in Europe.
For thousands of runners each year, the Nuremberg Marathon is their first 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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02:11:34
Fikru Assefa (2019)
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