Course Map
Route based on 2025 course — may differ slightly from this year.
About this Race
The ING Night Marathon Luxembourg is a festive evening race through the dramatic Grand Duchy capital, run after dark across the city's striking plateaus and deep river valleys. The genuinely hilly terrain combined with the night-time staging gives it a distinctive, atmospheric character. Held in late spring, it offers cool evening conditions and a lively, illuminated cityscape. The after-dark setting and the valleys define the day. It suits runners who want a novel, festive night race and are ready for an honest, hilly course over a flat-out fast time.
Course Insight
Luxembourg runs at night, a festive late-spring marathon through the lamplit capital over terrain that rolls more than you'd expect from its deep valleys. Pace the rises by effort and let the cool night air work in your favour. The illuminated city is atmospheric and unusual. The darkness changes the rhythm of the race. Run within yourself early and the rolling night course stays manageable.
Difficulty Breakdown
Mostly due to very flat.
Course Details
- Course type
- Loop
- Elevation gain
- 86m
- Elevation loss
- 85m
- Highest point
- 17m
- Net elevation
- +1m
Race History
The ING Night Marathon Luxembourg was first held in 2006, a festive evening race through the dramatic Grand Duchy capital, run after dark across the city's plateaus and deep river valleys. Its genuinely hilly terrain and illuminated night-time staging gave it a distinctive, atmospheric character. From its founding it became a popular novelty event. Held in late spring, it draws a field to the after-dark cityscape.
Plan Your Trip
Everything you need to know to get there, get settled, and get to the start line.
- Nearest airport(s)
- Luxembourg (LUX)
- Best area to stay
- The Ville Haute old town for atmospheric stays near the route, the Grund for charming valley options, and the Gare district for value central stays.
- Getting to the start
- The start is in the city; walk from central hotels, as it's a night race centred on the city.