Pro race
Fast. Atmospheric. Sustainable.
Although we have more of a reputation in the scene for being an atmospheric amateur marathon, you can definitely run fast in Cologne!
The course record for the men is a brisk 2:07:37. It was run in 2012, even though the leader at the time took a wrong turn 500 metres before the finish with a lead of around 10 seconds and only came second. In the same year, the women’s record was also set in a sporty 2:25:35 h.
So if you fancy a fast, atmospheric and sustainable run, Cologne is the place for you!
By the way: We’ve got the getting lost thing under control by now! Last year, we hosted the German Marathon Championships.
Would you like to be shouted at and be the centre of attention for 300,000 spectators! Then get in touch with Jurrie or Yannick.
We look forward to seeing you!
Course
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Start
“The same procedure as every year” – start in Deutz in front of Otto Square (Ottoplatz) -
k 1
Deutz Bridge (Deutzer Brücke) with panoramic view at Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) and the Old Town (Altstadt) -
k 2
Rheinauhafen including Chocolate Museum (Schokoladenmuseum) and Sport and Olympia Museum as well as the architecturally unique crane houses (Kranhäuser) -
k 4.9
refreshment station 1 -
k 9.2
refreshment station 2 -
k 12
Finally in the southern part of town (Südstadt) again. Passing Severinstorbogen over Severinstraße. Nice! Transition zone 1 -
k 13.8
refreshment station 3 -
k 14.5
Rudolf Square (Rudolfplatz) for the FIRST time! Not without cause you will pass this square three times -
k 17.3
refreshment station 4 -
k 18.5
Sülz and Sülzburgstraße – it could not be more Cologne-style! -
k 21
Lindenthal and Dürener Straße – Cologne’s “Kö”! -
k 21.3
refreshment station 5 -
k 23.5
transition zone 2 -
k 24.8
refreshment station 6 -
k 27
Multicultural life in Ehrenfeld: For some years omitted and now back again – Venloer Straße and the new mosque in sighting distance to the television tower -
km 27.3
refreshment station 7 -
k 29.5
transition zone 3 -
k 30.6
refreshment station 8 -
k 33.9
refreshment station 9 -
k 34
Nippes took a perennial time-out. But why that? Neusser Straße is there! -
k 40
Rudolf Square for the THIRD time! And now with spectator motivation to the last kilometres! -
k 40.5
Espaliers of people and shouting and cheering also at Neumarkt, the after-run location -
k 40.8
refreshment station 10 -
k 42
Finish at Cologne Cathedral! Over Hohe Straße passing thousands of spectators and Cologne’s landmark you will finish at Komödienstraße. -
Finish
Finally you have done it!
Marathon course profile
Course
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Start
“The same procedure as every year” – start in Deutz in front of Otto Square (Ottoplatz) -
k 1
Deutz Bridge (Deutzer Brücke) with panoramic view at Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) and the Old Town (Altstadt) -
k 2
refreshment station 1 -
k 3
Rudolf Square (Rudolfplatz) for the FIRST time! Not without cause you will pass this square three times -
k 5.6
refreshment station 2 -
k 7
Sülz and Sülzburgstraße – it could not be more Cologne-style! -
k 9
Lindenthal and Dürener Straße – Cologne’s “Kö”! -
k 9.7
refreshment station 3 -
k 11
Cologne’s celebs lie at Melaten Cementery (Melatenfriedhof) and the sun bathers lie at Aachen Pond (Aachner Weiher) in summertime -
k 12
Rudolf Square for the SECOND time! Over Hohenzollernring to Frisian Square (Friesenplatz). Cologne Marathon’s heart! – a mass of people, a feeling like in Alpe d’Huez! -
k 13.2
refreshment station 4 -
k 15
Multicultural life in Ehrenfeld: For some years omitted and now back again – Venloer Straße and the new mosque in sighting distance to the television tower -
k 16.5
refreshment station 5 -
k 19
Rudolf Square for the THIRD time! And now with spectator motivation to the last kilometres! -
k 19.5
Espaliers of people and shouting and cheering also at Neumarkt, the after-run location -
k 19.6
refreshment station 6 -
k 21
Finish at Cologne Cathedral! Over Hohe Straße passing thousands of spectators and Cologne’s landmark you will finish at Komödienstraße. -
Finish
Finally, we have made it!
Half marathon course profile
The female and male winners since 1997
The eternal top 10
The 10 fastest times ever run in Cologne on the marathon course:
| Positioning | Name | Country | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| #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 | Małgorzata Sobańska | 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 | Małgorzata Sobańska | POL | 02:29:39 |
| Positioning | Name | Country | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| #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 |
Course records
The course record on the marathon course has changed since 1997.
| Positioning | Name | Country | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Angelina Kanana | KEN | 02:27:27 (1997) |
| #2 | Helena Kirop | KEN | 02:25:34 (2012) |
| Positioning | Name | Country | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Steffen Freigang | GER | 2:11:58 (1997) |
| #2 | Carsten Eich | GER | 2:10:55 (1998) |
| #3 | Ernest Kipyego | KEN | 2:10:51 (2002) |
| #4 | James Rotich | KEN | 2:10:22 (2004) |
| #5 | Sammy Kurgat | KEN | 2:10:01 (2008) |
| #6 | Evans Kipkogei Ruto | KEN | 02:08:36 (2009) |
| #7 | Alfred Kering | KEN | 02:07:37 (2012) |
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