Rhein Ruhr Marathon Duisburg 2026

The Rhein Ruhr Marathon Duisburg begins with handbikes and skaters before the 42.195-kilometer marathon field departs at 8:45 AM in Duisburg, Germany. The event also features a half marathon and relay races. Recent registrations totaled 9,651 across all events, comprising 1,368 marathon runners and over 4,500 participants in the half marathon and relays. The route description is general, not turn-by-turn. Race day extends beyond the main marathon field, with local festivities in Buchholz and Wedau and 18 samba groups performing along the course. Elias Kroll won the men’s marathon in his first race, and ASV Duisburg runner Katharina Wehr secured the women’s race for her fourth win at the Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena.