Aschaffenburger Sparkassen Halbmarathon 2026

The Aschaffenburger Sparkassen Halbmarathon, a city-center road half marathon in Aschaffenburg, Lower Franconia, has been held since 2003. It is a straightforward asphalt race, not a large spectacle, featuring a mostly flat circuit and a castle finish. The event also offers a relay competition and two inclusion runs, catering to more than just half marathon specialists. One inclusion race is for participants with disabilities, their guides, and young people up to 16. Another is for sports-minded runners aged 17 and older. The half marathon course winds through Aschaffenburg’s inner city, utilizing closed streets past locations like Ebertbruecke, Adenauerbruecke, Ringstrasse, Lindenallee, Hofgarten, and Wolfsthalplatz before concluding at the castle. The course is predominantly flat, with a brief incline from Wermbachstrasse to Alexandrastrasse. Its motto, “Everyone their own distance,” reflects the diverse participation of solo runners, relay teams, inclusion runners, club athletes, and local participants. Following the races, the award ceremony takes place in the f.a.n. frankenstolz arena, presenting certificates and prizes to the top three in each category. Every runner can also download a personal certificate online. A strict rule prohibits headphones, leading to disqualification.