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Generali Cologne Marathon

Name: Generali Cologne Marathon
Start: 2026-10-04
End: 2026-10-04
Location: Cologne

location_city Cologne

flag Germany

calendar_today 04 Oct, 2026

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language Official Website

About the Event

Experience the vibrant energy and iconic scenery of Germany's fourth-largest marathon at the Generali Köln Marathon on Sunday, October 4, 2026. This spectacular urban tour takes you on a flat and fast journey through Cologne's most lively neighborhoods, or "Veedel," building towards the unforgettable finale with a breathtaking view of the Kölner Dom at the finish line. Renowned for its fantastic crowd support and excellent on-course refreshments, the event creates a truly festive, "Kölsche" atmosphere that energizes every step. With a marathon, half marathon, team relay, and a school marathon, it offers a perfect challenge for every runner. Secure your spot to run through the heart of this historic Rhineland metropolis.

Races Offered

Generali Staffelmarathon

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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Type — Road running

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277 days remaining

Halbmarathon

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Road running

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277 days remaining

Marathon

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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Type — Road running

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277 days remaining

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Cologne.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 9.8° / 17.5°

wb_sunny 7.4° / 15.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.8 /

water_drop 81.7%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 9.8° / 17.5°

wb_sunny 7.4° / 15.6°

air 11.8 km/h

water_drop 81.7%

About Cologne

Cologne is a city on the Rhine river in North Rhine-Westphalia. It is the fourth largest city in Germany with around 1.1 million residents (2020). It is one of the nation's media, tourism and business hotspots, and is considered one of the most liberal cities in Germany.