Course Map
About this Race
The Morgenpost Marathon Dresden is a course through the magnificently restored baroque Saxon city, tracing the banks of the Elbe past the rebuilt landmarks of one of Germany's most beautiful cities on largely flat terrain. The level profile is reasonably fast, set amid spectacular architecture. Held in a favorable window, it offers cool conditions and stunning historic scenery. The baroque cityscape defines the day. It suits runners who want a flat-leaning, scenic German race wrapped in extraordinary architecture in a cool-weather window.
Course Insight
Dresden is a flat-ish marathon along the Elbe through the baroque city, scenic and runnable on largely level ground. The gentle terrain leaves pacing discipline to you on the open early miles. The riverside architecture is a striking backdrop. Cool conditions suit racing. Pace it evenly and the course rewards restraint.
Difficulty Breakdown
Mostly due to lots of turns.
Course Details
- Course type
- Loop
- Elevation gain
- 108m
- Elevation loss
- 116m
- Highest point
- 143m
- Lowest point
- 110m
- Net elevation
- -8m
- Cutoff time
- 5h 30m
Race History
The Morgenpost Marathon Dresden is a course through the magnificently restored baroque Saxon city, tracing the banks of the Elbe past the rebuilt landmarks on largely flat terrain. Its level profile amid spectacular architecture gave it a distinctive character. Over the years it drew a steady field to the baroque cityscape. It remains a flat, scenic German race wrapped in stunning architecture.
Plan Your Trip
Everything you need to know to get there, get settled, and get to the start line.
- Nearest airport(s)
- Dresden (DRS), Leipzig/Halle (LEJ) & Berlin (BER)
- Best area to stay
- The Altstadt for atmospheric baroque stays near the route, the Neustadt for trendy, characterful options, and the outskirts for value stays.
- Getting to the start
- The start is near the centre; take a tram or walk from central hotels to the start.