Course Map
About this Race
The HAJ Marathon Hannover is a flat, fast course through the northern German city, looping past landmarks and around the scenic Maschsee lake on smooth, level roads. The forgiving profile makes it a strong personal-best target. Held in April, it offers cool spring conditions ideal for hard racing. The lakeside stretches and friendly crowds define the day. It suits the PB-focused runner who wants a fast, accessible German race with pleasant scenery in a cool spring window.
Course Insight
Hannover is a flat spring marathon through the German city and its parks, runnable and quick on level ground. The flatness leaves restraint to you on the open early miles. Cool conditions suit racing. The parkland sections are a pleasant backdrop. Pace it evenly and the gentle course rewards a measured effort.
Difficulty Breakdown
Mostly due to very flat.
Course Details
- Course type
- Loop
- Elevation gain
- 43m
- Elevation loss
- 43m
- Highest point
- 62m
- Lowest point
- 53m
- Net elevation
- 0m
Race History
The HAJ Marathon Hannover was first held in the early 1990s, a flat, fast course through the northern German city looping past landmarks and around the scenic Maschsee lake. Its forgiving profile made it a strong personal-best target. From its founding it grew into one of the region's established marathons. Held each April, it draws a field to the lakeside route.
Plan Your Trip
Everything you need to know to get there, get settled, and get to the start line.
- Nearest airport(s)
- Hannover (HAJ)
- Best area to stay
- The Mitte centre for proximity to the route and full hotels, the List district for characterful options, and the Maschsee area for scenic stays.
- Getting to the start
- The start is near the centre; take the Stadtbahn or walk from central hotels to the start.