Germany·2026

Mainz

Mainz sits on the Rhine where flat valley running dominates—the Mainz Marathon follows the riverbank, and local runners favour the Stadtpark loop and Rhine towpath routes at 0–50m elevation. Cyclists use the Rhine as a highway for longer rides; the Rüsselsheimer Rheinhessen-RTF (155km) and Giro Hattersheim–Feldbergmarathon (217km) are regional events that push east and south into the Taunus hills for elevation gain, while shorter local spins stay on the Main tributary valley.