Rhein-Ruhr Marathon
Rhein-Ruhr Marathon gives Duisburg a flat city course, arena finish, and early-May race slot with Mika Timing handling timing and online entry.
Quick facts
- Flat Duisburg city course built for steady pacing rather than trail or hill difficulty.
- Finish line is inside Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena.
- Marathon starts at 08:30 with a 5:30 hour limit.
- Mika Timing handles chip timing and the current registration flow.
About the Rhein-Ruhr Marathon
The Rhein-Ruhr Marathon is a long-running Duisburg road race with a city course and a finish inside Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena. It fills a useful early-May slot for German marathon coverage beyond the biggest spring races.
Course
The marathon runs 42.195 km through Duisburg and finishes inside Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena. The race is more city-road marathon than rural loop, with Mika Timing chip timing and a 5:30 hour marathon limit.
Race-day weather
Early May in the Ruhr can be mild, wet, or warmer than expected. Urban pavement and open road sections make pacing easier on cool days and less forgiving if the sun comes out.
Past Rhein-Ruhr Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, May 2, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Sunday, May 10, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
| 2025 | Sunday, May 18, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
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Rhein-Ruhr Marathon FAQ
When is the Rhein-Ruhr Marathon?
The 2027 Rhein-Ruhr Marathon is on Sunday, May 2, 2027.
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