Course Map
About this Race
The METRO Marathon Düsseldorf is a flat, fast course through the elegant German city on the Rhine, tracing the riverfront and the stylish boulevards on smooth, level roads. The forgiving profile makes it a reasonable personal-best target. Held in April, it offers cool spring conditions well suited to racing. The riverside setting and refined cityscape define the day. It suits the PB chaser who wants a fast, accessible German course in a pleasant spring window without major-event scale.
Course Insight
Düsseldorf is a flat, fast April marathon along the Rhine, smooth and quick on level ground through the German city. The flatness leaves pacing discipline to you on the open early miles. Cool spring air suits fast running. The riverside setting is pleasant. Pace it evenly and the level course delivers a clean day.
Difficulty Breakdown
Mostly due to very flat.
Course Details
- Course type
- Loop
- Elevation gain
- 71m
- Elevation loss
- 82m
- Highest point
- 50m
- Lowest point
- 33m
- Net elevation
- -11m
Race History
The METRO Marathon Düsseldorf grew into its modern form in the 2000s, a flat, fast course through the elegant German city on the Rhine, tracing the riverfront and stylish boulevards. Its forgiving profile and cool spring timing made it a reasonable personal-best target. From its founding it grew into a popular regional event. Held each April, it draws a field to the refined city.
Plan Your Trip
Everything you need to know to get there, get settled, and get to the start line.
- Nearest airport(s)
- Düsseldorf (DUS), Cologne Bonn (CGN) & Weeze (NRN)
- Best area to stay
- The Altstadt for atmospheric stays near the route, the MedienHafen for modern waterfront options, and Pempelfort for charming, value stays.
- Getting to the start
- The start is near the centre; take the U-Bahn to a central stop and walk to the start.