Course Map
Route based on 2024 course — may differ slightly from this year.
About this Race
The Swb-Marathon Bremen is a flat, fast course through the historic Hanseatic city of northern Germany, tracing the banks of the Weser and the medieval old town on largely level roads. The forgiving profile makes it a reasonable personal-best target. Held in October, it offers cool autumn conditions well suited to racing. The riverside setting and historic center define the day. It suits runners who want a flat, accessible German race with genuine Hanseatic character in a cool-weather window.
Course Insight
Bremen is a flat marathon through the northern German city, smooth and runnable on level ground in cool conditions. The flatness leaves pacing discipline to you on the open early miles. The historic centre is an agreeable backdrop. Conditions suit racing. Pace it evenly and the level route delivers a steady day.
Difficulty Breakdown
Mostly due to very flat.
Course Details
- Course type
- Loop
- Elevation gain
- 78m
- Elevation loss
- 78m
- Highest point
- 17m
- Lowest point
- 3m
- Net elevation
- 0m
- Start
- Starts and finishes at Marktplatz, Bremen city centre.
- Cutoff time
- 6h 0m
Race History
The Swb-Marathon Bremen is a flat, fast course through the historic Hanseatic city of northern Germany, tracing the banks of the Weser and the medieval old town. Its level roads and cool autumn timing made it a reasonable personal-best target. Over the years it drew a steady field to the Hanseatic city. Held each October, it remains a flat, characterful German race.
Plan Your Trip
Everything you need to know to get there, get settled, and get to the start line.
- Nearest airport(s)
- Bremen (BRE), Hamburg (HAM) & Hannover (HAJ)
- Best area to stay
- The Altstadt for atmospheric stays near the route, the Schnoor quarter for charming options, and the Viertel for trendy, value stays.
- Getting to the start
- The start is near the centre; walk from central hotels to the start.