23. Mitteldeutscher Marathon 2026

The Mitteldeutscher Marathon connects Leipzig and Halle (Saale) in a single point-to-point marathon across central Germany. This October road race offers a landscape-run atmosphere, with the main marathon following a classic, fast course between two cities and two federal states. Runners begin in Leipzig near the Sportforum/Jahnallee and conclude in Halle, a city with over 1,200 years of history. The event covers more than just the marathon: it also features a half marathon, a 10 km run, 10 km walking, the Händellauf, Salzwirkerlauf, AOK Schnupperlauf, Metropol relays, and a four-person half-marathon relay. This variety attracts marathoners, walkers, relay teams, newer runners, and individuals following the organizer’s training plans for various objectives.