Halle (Saale), Germany
Sunday, October 4, 2026
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The Central German Marathon is a running event that connects the cities of Leipzig and Halle. Various distances are offered, including marathon, half marathon, 10 km, and a trial run. The courses are flat and lead through diverse landscapes.
Flat course from Leipzig to Halle
Through floodplains, forests, villages, and towns
Finish on the beautiful market square in Halle
Start / Finish
Leipzig, Radweg am Elsterflutbecken, Jahnallee, 04109 Leipzig
Halle (Saale), Marktplatz
What you get
Finisher medal
Chip timing
On the day
Marshals on course
First aid on course
Before you enter
Other questions
The marathon starts in Leipzig at the Radweg am Elsterflutbecken (Jahnallee, 04109 Leipzig) and finishes at the market square in Halle (Saale). The half marathon and shorter distances start and finish in Halle at the market square.
Walking is only allowed on the 10 km course. On the marathon course, walking is prohibited and walkers may be disqualified.
Yes, laufen.de members can book at reduced prices via the page: 10 km for €28 instead of €35, half marathon for €40 instead of €50, marathon for €56 instead of €70.
Yes, the race is approved by one of the 19 athletics associations organized in the German Athletics Association (DLV).
Benefits include special insurance coverage, coordination of the date with other events, access to a hardship fund in case of death, and reduced GEMA fees for music.
Halle (Saale), Germany
Sunday, October 4, 2026
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