Fichtelgebirgsmarathon

The Fichtelgebirgsmarathon begins in Bad Alexandersbad, located in Bavaria’s Fichtelgebirge. It offers trail races in 10 km, half marathon, and marathon distances. This is a hilly summer running event, not a flat road race. The marathon route includes approximately 800 meters of climbing, the half marathon around 400 meters, and even the 10 km route gains over 220 meters. The short race circles Bad Alexandersbad, while the longer distances traverse the surrounding Fichtelgebirge landscape. The marathon is designed for more experienced runners, but the three-distance format accommodates 10 km runners and half marathoners. A recent running of the event saw approximately 310 participants across all distances. The event has a history spanning over twenty years and is organized by local entities, with IFL Fichtelgebirge noted as the organizer in a recent year.