Course Map
Route based on 2025 course — may differ slightly from this year.
About this Race
The Leipzig Marathon is one of Germany's oldest marathons, a flat, fast course through the historic Saxon city on smooth, level roads well suited to even pacing. The forgiving profile makes it a reasonable personal-best target. Held in April, it offers cool spring conditions ideal for racing. The handsome cityscape and friendly crowds define the day. It suits runners who want a fast, accessible German race steeped in running tradition in a pleasant spring window without major-event scale.
Course Insight
Leipzig is a flat-ish marathon through the eastern German city, runnable on largely level ground in cool conditions. The gentle terrain leaves restraint to you on the open early miles. The cityscape is a pleasant backdrop. Conditions suit racing. Pace it evenly and the course rewards a measured effort.
Difficulty Breakdown
A fast, runner-friendly course.
Course Details
- Course type
- Loop
- Elevation gain
- 108m
- Elevation loss
- 115m
- Highest point
- 144m
- Lowest point
- 109m
- Net elevation
- -7m
- Start
- Starts on Am Sportforum, near the Quarterback Immobilien Arena.
Race History
The Leipzig Marathon was first held in 1977 and is one of Germany's oldest marathons, a flat, fast course through the historic Saxon city. Its forgiving profile and deep running heritage built its character. From its founding it became an enduring German fixture. Held each April, it draws a field steeped in running tradition.
Plan Your Trip
Everything you need to know to get there, get settled, and get to the start line.
- Nearest airport(s)
- Leipzig/Halle (LEJ), Berlin (BER) & Dresden (DRS)
- Best area to stay
- The Zentrum for proximity to the route and full hotels, the Südvorstadt for trendy, characterful stays, and Plagwitz for hip, value options.
- Getting to the start
- The start is near the centre; take a tram or walk from central hotels to the start.