Herkules-Marathon

Germany flag Kassel, Niedersachsen, Germany

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Date 03 Apr, 2027
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Herkules-Marathon

About the event

The Herkules-Marathon, set to take place on April 03, 2027, offers runners two challenging distances: the half marathon at 21 kilometers and the full marathon at 42 kilometers. Both races start in Kassel, providing participants with a unique opportunity to explore this historic city through its scenic routes.

Races offered

03Apr

Herkules-Marathon - 21K

Running

Distance
21K
Countdown
151 days
Entry fee
N/A
03Apr

Herkules-Marathon - 42K

Running

Distance
42K
Countdown
151 days
Entry fee
N/A

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for April in Kassel.

Temperature2.2° / 11.6°
Feels like-1.2° / 7.9°
Sunshine hours9h 23m
Rainfall2.2 mm
Snowfall0.1 cm
Wind10.4 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity75.2%
Max UV indexModerate (3.5)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise05:25
Sunset19:19

About Kassel

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Kassel is a city on the Fulda River in northern Hesse, in central Germany. It is the administrative seat of the Regierungsbezirk Kassel and the district of the same name, and had 201,048 inhabitants in December 2020. The former capital of the state of Hesse-Kassel, it has many palaces and parks, including the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kassel is also known for the documenta exhibitions of contemporary art. Kassel has a public university, the University of Kassel with 25,000 students (2018) and a multicultural population.

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