Generali Koln Marathon 2026 - Live Stream
View the live stream, results, entry lists and race day schedule for the 2026 Generali Koln Marathon.
The 2026 Generali Köln Marathon takes place on Sunday, October 4, in Cologne, Germany, with the marathon starting at 10:30 a.m. local time. The 28th edition follows a flat, fast course from Deutz to the finish beside Cologne Cathedral, where Bernard Kiprop Koech, world champion Victor Kiplangat and defending women’s champion Fantu Shugi headline strong elite fields targeting the course records.
How to Watch
The entire event will be streamed live for free worldwide on YouTube with the live coverage starting at 8:25 a.m. Central European Time.
Race Day Schedule:
| Event | Local time (CEST) |
|---|---|
| Half marathon | 8:30 a.m. |
| Marathon | 10:30 a.m. |
| Marathon relay | 10:30 a.m. |
| School marathon relay | 10:30 a.m. |
Elite race highlights
Bernard Kiprop Koech of Kenya, with a personal best of 2:04:09, faces Uganda’s 2023 world marathon champion Victor Kiplangat, whose best is 2:05:09. Both have run faster than the course record of 2:06:54. Defending champion and record holder Barnaba Kipkoech is expected to serve as a pacemaker following injury.
The women’s field includes six leading contenders with personal bests faster than Helena Kirop’s 2:25:34 course record, set in 2012.
