Marathon München 2026

View the info - elite entry lists, course map, race day schedule and results for the 2026 Marathon München.

The 2026 MARATHON MÜNCHEN by Brooks takes place on Sunday, October 11, bringing elite athletes and thousands of recreational runners to the streets of Munich, Germany. Starting at 9:00 a.m. local time in the Olympiapark, the marathon follows a scenic single-loop course past landmarks including Marienplatz, Siegestor and the English Garden before finishing beside the Olympic Lake. Defending women’s champion Nina Reuter returns to lead the German challenge, while Ethiopia’s Alazar Tefera heads the men’s entry list.

Race schedule

All times are Munich local time (CEST, UTC+2).

• 9:00 a.m. — Marathon (3:00 a.m. US Eastern)
• 9:25 a.m. — Höffner Marathon Relay
• 10:25 a.m. — Sport Schuster Half Marathon by Brooks
• 1:30 p.m. — 10 KM Run

Marathon course

The 42.195 km race follows a single loop through Munich, passing Marienplatz, Siegestor, Odeonsplatz, Sendlinger Tor, the English Garden and Werksviertel, before returning to the Olympiapark. The finish closes at approximately 3:25 p.m.

Leading marathon entries

Reuter returns as defending champion after winning in 2:31:33 in 2025. The event also incorporates the Bavarian Marathon Championships. These are the leading athletes highlighted in the organiser’s October 6 announcement.