Pros

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!

World Athletics Road Race Labels 2025

For 2025 we have received the ‘World Athletics Road Race Label 2025’ from World Athletics for our two major competitions!

This means that the Generali Cologne Marathon and the Generali Half Marathon Cologne can also call themselves ‘World Rankings Competitions’!

Based on this worldwide seal of quality, you as a professional athlete will receive certain points for your time and ranking result on 5 October, which will then be added to your annual account.

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Registered top athletes

Erika Mustermann

Maximilian Thomas Mustermann

Winners of previous years
Women Men
Year Name Country Time
1997 Angelinga Kanana KEN 02:27:29
1998 Malgozata Sobanska POL 02:29:42
1999 Elzbieta Jarosz POL 02:34:24
2000 Malgozata Sobanska POL 02:28:42
2001 Judy Kiplimo KEN 02:31:08
2002 Claudia Dreher GER 02:31:08
2003 Tegla Loroupe KEN 02:33:48
2004 Claudia Dreher GER 02:32:04
2005 Claudia Dreher GER 02:31:43
2006 Luminita Zaituc GER 02:28:30
2007 Sabrina Mockenhaupt GER 02:29:33
2008 Robe Tola Guta ETH 02:29:39
2009 Sabrina Mockenhaupt GER 02:30:12
2010 Katharina Heining GER 02:46:05
2011 Mekuria Aberume ETH 02:32:24
2012 Helena Kirop KEN 02:25:34
2013 Janet Rono KEN 02:28:36
2014 Shasho Insermu ETH 02:35:36
2015 Gelane Senbete ETH 02:37:33
2016 Bornes Jepkurui Kitur KEN 02:32:16
2017 Rebecca Robisch GER 02:42:59
2018 Rebecca Robisch GER 02:46:03
2019 Debbie Schöneborn GER 02:31:18
2022 Sabine Burgdorf GER 02:40:40
2023 Esther Jacobitz GER 02:37:40
2024 Zinash Mekonnen ETH 02:29:41
Jahr Name Country Time
1997 Stephan Freigang GER 02:11:58
1998 Carsten Eich GER 02:10:57
1999 Benson Lokorwa KEN 02:11:51
2000 Benson Lokorwa KEN 02:15:51
2001 Simon Lopuyet KEN 02:11:57
2002 Ernest Kipyego KEN 02:10:52
2003 Benjamin Rotich KEN 02:12:03
2004 James Rotich KEN 02:10:22
2005 Joseph Kadon KEN 02:11:55
2006 Teferi Wodajo ETH 02:11:24
2007 Daniel Too KEN 02:11:05
2008 Sammy Kurgat KEN 02:10:03
2009 Evans Kipkosgei Ruto KEN 02:08:36
2010 Bowel Francis Kipkoech KEN 02:14:15
2011 Samson Kiprono Barmao KEN 02:08:56
2012 Alfred Kering KEN 02:07:37
2013 Nicholas Chelimo KEN 02:09:45
2014 Anthony Maritim KEN 02:10:26
2015 Benson Waweru KEN 02:16:03
2016 Raymond Kipchumba Choge KEN 02:08:39
2017 Hendrik Pfeiffer GER 02:13:42
2018 Tobias Blum GER 02:16:57
2019 Hendrik Pfeiffer GER 02:15:19
2022 Tobias Blum GER 02:16:25
2023 Amos Kipkorir Changwony KEN 02:14:43
2024 Demeke Tadesse ETH 02:12:37

Sieger:innen der letzten Jahre

The eternal top 10
Women Men
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
Women Men
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)

(Former) ambassadors

“The Cologne Marathon has a special emotional significance for me. I lived in Cologne for two years and ran my very first half marathon here. I was able to win it straight away. The atmosphere along the course and the finish at the cathedral carried me along the course and make the Cologne Marathon a unique event.”
Laura Hottenrott
“I am delighted that Cologne organized the marathon championships, as the marathon has been supporting young German road runners for many years.
It were certainly worthy nationals at a top organized event – and on a very fast course.
I ran the German U23 record for the half marathon distance here a few years ago!”
Hendrik Pfeiffer
Samuel Fitwi
Sabrina Mockenhaupt-Gregor
“The Cologne Marathon is a big family reunion every year and feels like ‘coming home’! A special feeling!”
Sabrina “Mocki” Mockenhaupt
Tobias Blum
“For me, the Cologne Marathon is not just a race – it’s an experience! The family flair and the incredible atmosphere along the course are unique in Germany! It motivates you to give your best!”
Tobi Blum
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Registered top athletes

Erika Mustermann

Maximilian Thomas Mustermann

Winners of previous years
Women Men
Year Name Country Time
2006 Irina Mikitenko GER 01:10:09
2007 Luminita Zaituc GER 01:11:54
2008 Sabrina Mockenhaupt GER 01:08:51
2009 Julia Viellehner GER 01:14:36
2010 Simret Restle-Apel GER 01:12:56
2011 Sabrina Mockenhaupt GER 01:10:33
2012 Sabrina Mockenhaupt GER 01:16:43
2013 Sabrina Mockenhaupt GER 01:10:55
2014 Christl Dörschel GER 01:17:40
2015 Simret Restle-Apel GER 01:12:28
2016 Laura Hottenrott GER 01:15:15
2017 Sabrina Mockenhaupt GER 01:12:02
2018 Alinah Reh GER 01:09:31
2019 Katja Fischer GER 01:15:18
2022 Esther Jacobitz GER 01:15:53
2023 Mia Jurenka GER 01:12:46
2024 Esther Pfeiffer GER 01:09:49
Jahr Name Country Time
2006 Pascal Meißner GER 01:11:43
2007 Lars Haferkamp GER 01:07:35
2008 Ali Mehmet Akbas TUR 01:08:08
2009 Maciek Miereczko GER 01:07:14
2010 Leonard Langat KEN 01:03:00
2011 Vitaly Rybak GER 01:05:27
2012 Wilson Chemweno KEN 01:07:22
2013 Hendrik Pfeiffer GER 01:05:13
2014 Melaku Belachew ETH 01:03:26
2015 Hendrik Pfeiffer GER 01:03:42
2016 Tom Gröschel GER 01:15:15
2017 Tobias Blum GER 01:05:39
2018 Karol Grunenberg GER 01:05:20
2019 Amanal Petros GER 01:05:43
2022 Tom Förster GER 01:04:50
2023 Tom Förster GER 01:04:11
2024 Tom Förster GER 01:04:36

Winners of previous years

All-time best

Women Men Female city champions Male city champions Teams women Teams men Student cup women Student cup men
Positioning Name Country Time
#1 Sabrina Mockenhaupt GER 01:08:51
#2 Alina Reh GER 01:09:31
#3 Irina Mikitenko GER 01:10:09
#4 Sabrina Mockenhaupt GER 01:10:33
#5 Sabrina Mockenhaupt GER 01:10:35
#6 Luminita Ziatuc GER 01:11:54
#7 Sabrina Mockenhaupt GER 01:10:55
#8 Sabrina Mockenhaupt GER 01:12:05
#9 Eleni Gebrehiwoth GER 01:12:24
#10 Simret Restle-Apel GER 01:12:28
Positioning Name Country Time
#1 Leonard Langat KEN 01:03:00
#2 Melaku Belachew ETH 01:03:26
#3 Hendrik Pfeiffer GER 01:03:42
#4 Tom Gröschel GER 01:04:49
#5 Collins Kibet KEN 01:05:08
#6 Hendrik Pfeiffer GER 01:05:11
#7 Jan Fitschen GER 01:05:19
#8 Karol Grunenberg GER 01:05:20
#9 Vitaly Rybak UGA 01:05:27
#10 Marcel Bräutigam GER 01:05:35
Positioning Name Country Time
#1 Maike Schön GER 01:15:55
#2 Ulla Gatzweiler GER 01:18:38
#3 Susanne Schulze GER 01:19:39
#4 Vera Coutellier GER 01:20:09
#5 Ulla Gatzweiler GER 01:20:28
#6 Vera Coutellier GER 01:21:09
#7 Marlies Meyer GER 01:21:48
#8 Aude Salord FRA 01:21:57
#9 Rike Westermann GER 01:22:12
#10 Ulla Gatzweiler GER 01:23:32
Positioning Name Country Time
#1 Lars Haferkamp GER 01:07:35
#2 Bob Greis GER 01:08:11
#3 Bob Greis GER 01:09:36
#4 Lars Haferkamp GER 01:09:51
#5 Marc Fricke GER 01:10:03
#6 Sebastian Meurer GER 01:10:25
#7 Roland Emmerich GER 01:10:56
#8 Noureddine Mansouri GER 01:11:14
#9 Sebastian Meurer GER 01:12:22
#10 Idriss Oubaha MAR 01:12:50
Positioning Name Country Time
#1 PSV Grün Weiß Kassel GER 03:50:55
#2 LAZ PUMA Rhein-Sieg GER 04:02:09
#3 LAZ Puma Troisdorf Siegburg GER 04:07:27
#4 LG ASV DSHS KÖLN GER 04:09:23
#5 Ski-Keller Kaulard & Schroiff 1 GER 04:09:36
#6 SG Wenden GER 04:13:08
#7 LAZ Puma Rhein-Sieg GER 04:23:33
#8 Laufsport Bunert Köln GER 04:30:54
#9 LAZ Puma Rhein-Sieg GER 04:33:41
#10 Saucony GER 04:37:09:05:35
Positioning Name Country Time
#1 LG Telis Finanz Regensburg GER 03:20:21
#2 LAZ Puma Troisdorf/Siegburg GER 03:25:30
#3 PSV Grün Weiß Kassel GER 03:26:32
#4 LG Olympia Dortmund 1 GER 03:26:53
#5 LAZ Puma Troisdorf/Siegburg GER 03:34:20
#6 LG Dorsten GER 03:34:37
#7 TV Refrath GER 03:34:57
#8 ASV Duisburg GER 03:36:30
#9 LT DSHS Köln GER 03:41:07
#10 TV Refrath 1 GER 03:42:00
Positioning Name Country Time
#1 Debbie Schöneborn GER 01:06:42
#2 Laura Hottenrott GER 01:13:12
#3 Laura Hottenrot GER 01:15:11
#4 Inga Hundeborn GER 01:22:43
#5 Leonie Schelp GER 01:26:58
Positioning Name Country Time
#1 Hendrik Pfeiffer GER 01:03:40
#2 Tobias Blum GER 01:05:39
#3 Florian Röser GER 01:06:42
#4 Tobias Blum GER 01:06:46
#5 Ralf Ulmer GER 01:11:46

(Former) ambassadors

“The Cologne Marathon has a special emotional significance for me. I lived in Cologne for two years and ran my very first half marathon here. I was able to win it straight away. The atmosphere along the course and the finish at the cathedral carried me along the course and make the Cologne Marathon a unique event.”
Laura Hottenrott
“I am delighted that Cologne organized the marathon championships, as the marathon has been supporting young German road runners for many years.
It were certainly worthy nationals at a top organized event – and on a very fast course.
I ran the German U23 record for the half marathon distance here a few years ago!”
Hendrik Pfeiffer
Samuel Fitwi
Sabrina Mockenhaupt-Gregor
“The Cologne Marathon is a big family reunion every year and feels like ‘coming home’! A special feeling!”
Sabrina “Mocki” Mockenhaupt
Tobias Blum
“For me, the Cologne Marathon is not just a race – it’s an experience! The family flair and the incredible atmosphere along the course are unique in Germany! It motivates you to give your best!”
Tobi Blum

Contact persons

Jurrie & Yannick