Marathon
Register nowThere are marathons in many cities – but the one in Cologne is unique: a mixture of top and mass sports event, carnival, folk and running festival! The whole city is vivd and cheers on the athletes on the course! There is a party atmosphere everywhere at the Generali Cologne Marathon – on and along the course! The atmosphere is unrivalled!
Course
flat & fast
Start
Deutz
Finish
Cologne Cathedral
Best refreshments
Yummy!
Marathon
Germany’s #4
Entry fees
Race information
Organiser of the Generali Cologne Marathon will be the Köln Marathon Veranstaltungs- und Werbe GmbH.
Competition rules
The Generali Cologne Marathon will be organised according to Deutscher Leichtathletik-Verband (DLV) e. V.’s international competitions rules and International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) regulations under the supervision of the DLV. These guidelines are obligational for runners with and without German Athletics Federation (DLV)’s pass.
The compliance with these rules will be checked and recorded by the referees.
The age classes will be as follows: 18-19 years, 20-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 years and older. Most relevant for this categorisation is your date of birth.
There will be a separate scoring for each gender, relevant will be the net time.
Special scorings
- age categories M/F (see above)
- teams M/F: the 3 best participants of a team
- city championship (Stadtmeisterschaft) M/F: official residence in Cologne (ZIP code/post code 50400 – 51300) – ID proof needed for award ceremony!
- association’s regional Southeast marathon championships (LVN-Regio Südost Marathon Meisterschaft): single and team scoring
- student cup (Studi-Werk Cup) M/F: for matriculated students at Cologne-based universities
Participation
For the participation in the half marathon you have at least be 18 years of age on race day (birthday in 2007 and older). Relevant is the year of birth, not the birthday.
The participant limit will be 10,000.
A registration is only possible via this official website.
Health
We recommend an adequate sports medical examination to all participants prior to the participation. As an indication please check the Sports Health Check (SGC) by the German Sports University Cologne on the registration page.
Data process agreement
We store and process the person-related data from your registration for the conduct and realisation of the event, particularly the data necessary for payment (via the raceresult AG) and communications.
Without the following consent a participation in our event is NOT possible: You explicitly agree to the publication of your last name, first name, sex, year of birth, age category, club, bib number and result (position and times) in all race-related media such as online media (e. g. web site, app, live stream, social media), print media and TV.
Registrations will only be possible via this website – prior to 5:30 p. m. on the day before race day as long as the participant limit will not have been reached yet.
After the successful registration you will receive an email confirmation and the entry fee will be charged.
We recommend to also book a Generali entry fee insurance to get your entry fee reimbursed in case of damage.
Registering another person on your bib number or handing over the bib number to another person is not possible and will lead to direct disqualification.
Those who learn a lot need to keep a level head! And to keep this, as is well-known, you have to do sports and go running. Therefore, we would like to award running students in Cologne and will again introduce the Cologne student cup (‘Kölner Studi-Werk Cup’ in German 🇩🇪) in cooperation with the Kölner Studierendenwerk for the marathon and half marathon like year before.
When you are currently matriculated at a Cologne-based university you may register online prior to September 15, 2025 for cheaper rates (after the first entry fee contingency 10% off the entry fee). Note: This scoring is not available for elite runners.
And we will have fancy prices for the fastest Cologne would-be graduates:
- #1: travel voucher by E&P-Reisen
- #2: € 250.00 contribution to the semester fee, sponsored by Generali Cologne Marathon
- #3: € 150.00 contribution to canteen meals, sponsored by Kölner Studierendenwerk
NEW: The award ceremony will directly take place on stage in the finish after the race for the first time. Please bring your valid student ID to race. We will check it before the award ceremony.
Note: Should you already be registered for the race we still may enroll you for the special Cologne student scoring. A reimbursement will however not be possible.
We are going to compile all relevant information for race day in the race information (PDF file) asap for you. Please read thoroughly!
Note: Pick-up of race kits: on Friday and Saturday at the Running.EXPO in der MOTORWORLD Köln only
Getting there with public transportation: We recommend to get there with bus and train – alternatively navigate by car via Waze
Own beverages: Hand-in on October 4 for marathoners from 9:30 to 10:15 a. m. in the starting area (Auenweg)
Race packets
In order to be able to participate you will have to pick up your race packets including the bib number in person at the Running.EXPO. This expo will take place in MOTORWORLD Cologne and be opened on Friday, October 4, from 10:00 a. m. to 8:00 p. m. and on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 9:00 a. m. to 6:00 p. m.
Chronometry
The time of your relay team will be measured with a transponder attached to the bib number by race result.
A participation and chronometry is exclusively possible with this special transponder.
Please fasten your team bib number with the number belt and wear it on the hips. And pin the back numbers on the backs.
Please do NOT use magnetic pins or the like for fixing the bib number. They can have a negative impact on chronometry and the detection of your times.
Make sure that you overrun all chronometry mats normally every 5 k along the course. Lacking interval times may cause in disqualification.
Ranking
The first 10 women and men will be ranked by gross time and will be marked by * in the result list. All other runners will be added by net time.
Please note that, due to a strict timeframe and municipal provisions, you will have to complete the competition within a time of 6:00 hours net. The course has to be opened for public transportation then. Should you exceed this time limit you will be addressed accordingly by the marshals and the broom wagon driver. You have to leave the course then and can be brought to the finish area by the broom wagon or public transportation
Start
The start will be located on Opladener Straße next to Ottoplatz/Bahnhof Deutz.
Starting blocks
The starting blocks will be kicked off approximately every 5 minutes. The first runner of your team will have to pin the team bib number visible with the belt and the back number on the reverse of the shirt. No start without any bib number!
Starting times (may be subject to change)
10:30 a. m. marathon including relay teams and school marathon
The order of the starting blocks will be RED – BLUE and YELLOW.
IMPORTANT!
If you will feel ill on race day should stay at home. You will not only risk an infection of other participants, but also your own health. No wrong ambition please!
Finish area
The finish area will be located on Komödienstraße next to the city’s landmark, Cologne Cathedral. After the finish crossing you will pass the refreshment village and check out from the closed area to pick up your kit bags.
This will be the time when you could meet with your fans again.
Awards
Directly after crossing the finish line within the given time limit you will obtain your finisher medal. The award ceremony of the overall winners will take place after the finish. Winners of the age categories and special scorings will be awarded after the race via mail.
You can have a look onto a first, unofficial preliminary certificate with a click on your name in the result list. Your official certificate with the final time and positioning will be available approximately one week after the race (after the period for objection) at the same place.
Note: Within this period positionings may change.
There are two options available to you this year: re-registration to another person and entry fee insurance.
Re-registration
For the first time, we are offering the option of transferring a starting slot to another person.
Additional services already booked will be taken over by the purchaser. Optional details such as the expected finish time, shirt size, etc. will be reset and can be adjusted by the buyer until August 31 via the change link.
The re-registration fee is € 25.00 and will be deducted from your account by direct debit.
Note for free starting slot holders: People with a voucher code for a free starting slot cannot pass on their bib number.
Note for students: The bib number can only be passed on to other Cologne students. University fields are mandatory.
IMPORTANT: This process is irrevocable and cannot be cancelled.
Entry fee insurance
In the event that you are unable to start your entry fee is insured. The insurance covers illness, accident, unemployment, short-time working, pregnancy or significant damage to property. Additional services booked are not included.
The amount of the insurance fee depends on the amount of the entry fee.
IMPORTANT: A refund in the event of a claim can only be made to an IBAN account.
When you book the insurance you cannot deregister.
Course
– from Deutz to Cologne Cathedral
- flat and fast
- lead through vivid city quarters: Rodenkirchen, Lindenthal, Ehrenfeld and Nippes
- 11 refreshment stations
Service package
- closed-off, officially measured and AIMS-approved course
- professional timekeeping: bib number with transponder
- high-quality, sustainable start bag
- sustainable medal
- 11 refreshment stations along the course
- event points and party atmosphere along the course
- moderation iat the start and finish as well as along the course
- year-round participant support
- year-round communication and information
- data access and control via change link
Optionally
- photo flat including video
- despatch of race kit within Germany and BeNeLux
- merchandise: shirt, jacket, shoes etc.
- entry fee insurance
- preferred bib number
All-time best
Platz | Name | Land | Zeit |
---|---|---|---|
#1 | Helena Kirop | KEN | 02:25:34 |
#2 | Angelina Kanana | KEN | 02:27:27 |
#3 | Shetaye Bedaso | ETH | 02:27:29 |
#4 | Luminita Zaituc | GER | 02:28:24 |
#5 | Janet Rono | KEN | 02:28:36 |
#6 | Malgozata Sobanska | POL | 02:28:42 |
#7 | Makda Harun | KEN | 02:29:03 |
#8 | Sabrina Mockenhaupt | GER | 02:29:33 |
#9 | Robe Tola Guta | ETH | 02:29:36 |
#10 | Malgozata Sobanska | POL | 02:29:39 |
All-time best
Platz | Name | Land | Zeit |
---|---|---|---|
#1 | Alfred Kering | KEN | 02:07:37 |
#2 | Limenih Getachew | ETH | 02:07:39 |
#3 | Duncan Koech | KEN | 02:07:53 |
#4 | Laban Mutai | KEN | 02:08:01 |
#5 | Evans Kipkogei Ruto | KEN | 02:08:36 |
#6 | Samson Bungei | KEN | 02:08:36 |
#7 | Raymond Kipchumba Choge | KEN | 02:08:39 |
#8 | Samson Kipron Barmao | KEN | 02:08:56 |
#9 | Adam Khamis | KEN | 02:09:09 |
#10 | Victor Lagat | KEN | 02:09:13 |
All-time best
Platz | Name | Land | Zeit |
---|---|---|---|
#1 | Ira Korsten | GER | 02:44:59 |
#2 | Maike Schön | GER | 02:47:51 |
#3 | Maike Schön | GER | 02:48:34 |
#4 | Ira Korsten | GER | 02:50:50 |
#5 | Stefanie Soeder | GER | 02:50:56 |
#6 | Anja Lamberty | GER | 02:53:21 |
#7 | Ira Korsten | GER | 02:55:03 |
#8 | Marlies Meyer | GER | 02:56:20 |
#9 | Ute Wichelmann | GER | 02:56:25 |
#10 | Sigrid Bühler | GER | 02:56:38 |
All-time best
Platz | Name | Land | Zeit |
---|---|---|---|
#1 | Philippe Gillen | GER | 02:26:12 |
#2 | Carsten von Kuk | GER | 02:27:13 |
#3 | Carsten von Kuk | GER | 02:27:21 |
#4 | Philippe Gillen | GER | 02:28:42 |
#5 | Carsten von Kuk | GER | 02:29:57 |
#6 | Carsten von Kuk | GER | 02:31:08 |
#7 | Rana Martin Bhattacharjee | GER | 02:31:20 |
#8 | Axel Lüder | GER | 02:31:42 |
#9 | Carsten von Kuk | GER | 02:31:49 |
#10 | Fabian Rahn | GER | 02:33:41 |
All-time best
Platz | Name | Land | Zeit |
---|---|---|---|
#1 | DLDC Aachen | GER | 08:49:21 |
#2 | SV Saar 05 Saarbrücken | GER | 09:31:56 |
#3 | LAZ Puma Troisdorf/Siegburg | GER | 09:38:00 |
#4 | LTF Marpingen | GER | 09:38:31 |
#5 | LA TuS Mayen | GER | 09:57:12 |
#6 | Germania 07 Dürwiss | GER | 09:58:54 |
#7 | LG Braunschweig | GER | 09:59:12 |
#8 | TV Refrath | GER | 10:00:34 |
#9 | SG Stern Sindelfingen | GER | 10:02:58 |
#10 | DJK Laufwölfe Fürsteneck | GER | 10:03:44 |
All-time best
Platz | Name | Land | Zeit |
---|---|---|---|
#1 | DJK A. Würselen | GER | 07:33:17 |
#2 | LG Bonn/Troisdorf | GER | 07:34:50 |
#3 | LA Team Dorsten | GER | 07:36:07 |
#4 | TSV Adelberg | GER | 07:42:30 |
#5 | LT DSHS Köln | GER | 07:45:41 |
#6 | LAZ Puma Rhein-Sieg 1 | GER | 07:53:55 |
#7 | VMOL | GER | 07:58:14 |
#8 | MPM | GER | 08:00:03 |
#9 | US Maubeuge | GER | 08:02:48 |
#10 | UAC | GER | 08:07:49 |
All-time best
Platz | Name | Land | Zeit |
---|---|---|---|
#1 | Maike Schön | GER | 02:47:51 |
#2 | Stephanie Strate | GER | 02:58:13 |
#3 | Claudia Maria Henneken | GER | 03:01:04 |
#4 | Vanessa Ohm | GER | 03:15:00 |
#5 | Claudia Maria Henneken | GER | 03:21:07 |
All-time best
Platz | Name | Land | Zeit |
---|---|---|---|
#1 | Hendrik Pfeiffer | GER | 02:13:39 |
#2 | Philippe Gillen | GER | 02:26:14 |
#3 | Lukas Bauer | GER | 02:41:55 |
#4 | Dennis Baus | GER | 02:46:56 |
#5 | Leon Kriszeleit | GER | 02:50:08 |