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Generali Köln Marathon
≈ 3 October 2027 · Cologne, Germany
Estimated date — the organiser has not announced the exact day yet
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Distances
42K · 21.1K · 5K
The Generali Köln Marathon, in early October, is one of Germany's biggest: start in Deutz on the right bank of the Rhine, a course through all the city's districts and a finish by Cologne Cathedral. Cologne is famous for its crowds — carnival tradition turns the route into one long party with bands. Afterwards: the cathedral (UNESCO), the Museum Ludwig, the Chocolate Museum and Kölsch beer in old-town brewhouses.
Course records
No course record data yet.
Weather in October
Autumn is fresh — ideal marathon weather.
Starter pack 2025
- bib with timing chip
- medal
- technical t-shirt
Standard starter pack.
Pacers & bib pickup
No pacers announced for this race.
Bib pickup
Cologne race expo
day before the race only
Bib pickup the day before.
Course map
Route not added yet
What’s nearby
Area guide in progress.
Dinner before the race
Carb-loading recommendation coming later.
After the finish
Water, fruit and snacks at the finish.
Airports
CGN · 20 minDUS · 50 min
↗ RegisterRegistration status to be confirmed — check the organiser’s site