22. Bremer Zeitsprung-Marathon

The Bremer Zeitsprung-Marathon is a small night race held on Bremen’s Maritime Mile in Stadtgarten Vegesack, starting and finishing by the Signalstation. It features a marathon and a half marathon run on a marked loop just over two kilometers in length. Electronic timing is used, and participation is capped at 99 runners. The course has moderate lighting, so participants should bring a light and a reflective vest. The marathon covers 21 laps, while the half marathon consists of 10 laps plus a short prologue. The course is marked with arrows, with runners instructed to keep right and pass on the left, a detail important on a compact circuit at night. The arrangements are straightforward: toilets, drinks, food, online certificates, and medals for standard entries are provided, but there are no showers. A distinctly local element is the homemade warm soup offered at the finish.