westenergie-marathon.de

Westenergie Marathon

Name: Westenergie Marathon
Start: 2026-10-11
End: 2026-10-11
Location: Essen

location_city Essen

flag Germany

calendar_today 11 Oct, 2026

directions_run Running

language Official Website

About the Event

Experience the renowned 64th Westenergie Marathon on October 11, 2026, set against the stunning backdrop of Essen's Baldeneysee. This prestigious event offers a best-list-eligible course that winds along the picturesque lakeshore, combining competitive challenge with serene landscapes. Join runners in a celebrated German tradition, complete with a team relay and a dedicated Walking Day, for a truly complete running festival. Secure your spot in a marathon where natural beauty and athletic excellence meet.

Races Offered

Marathon

Oct 12, 2025

straighten

Distance — 42.2K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

284 days remaining

Seerunde

Oct 12, 2025

straighten

Distance — 18.6K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

284 days remaining

Staffelmarathon

Oct 12, 2025

straighten

Distance — 42.2K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

284 days remaining

Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 10.4° / 16.9°

wb_sunny 7.5° / 14.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 14.4 /

water_drop 82.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 10.4° / 16.9°

wb_sunny 7.5° / 14.6°

air 14.4 km/h

water_drop 82.0%

About Essen

Essen is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. A highlight of Essen is Zeche Zollverein, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with several museums. It is also famous for its Bauhaus architecture. This former industrial city was the European Capital of Culture in 2010 and the European Green Capital for 2017.