A different way to see the sights: every year, always one week after Oktoberfest, over 20,000 marathon fans hit the ground running for a tour around Munich.
Munich Marathon leads them past some of the city’s most beautiful landmarks: After setting off from the Olympic Park, they pass through the Englischer Garten (English Garden), past the art nouveau villas in the Bogenhausen district and through to the Gasteig cultural centre.
The route then crosses over the Isarbrücke bridge into the Glockenbach neighbourhood to Gärtnerplatz (Gardener’s Square), before then leading the runners down Sendlinger Strasse, across Marienplatz square to the Nationaltheater (Opera House).
Runners then get the chance to see the Residenz palace, the Pinakothek galleries, the square at Odeonsplatz and Theatinerkirche (Theatine Church), Königsplatz square, the Siegestor (Victory Gate) and Leopoldstrasse before returning to the finish line in the Olympic Stadium.
Here you can find the route plan for the marathon.
As well as the prestigious 42.195-kilometre marathon route, runners can also compete in a half-marathon, a marathon relay and a ten-kilometre route. Children and young people aged 6 to 14 can register for the mini-marathon. The Friendship Run will also take place, replacing the traditional costume run. The focus is on inclusion, which is why there will be a run for everyone as part of the event, regardless of physical ability. The route is slightly shorter and barrier-free.
The 10km run starts in the Werkviertel and runs through the centre of Munich, passing the top spots: Marienplatz, Odeonsplatz, Siegestor. The start time is 13:30 and the finish time is around 15:20.
There are new transition points for the marathon relay:
12 October 2025
If you would like to register for one of the disciplines, you can do so via the Marathon Munich by Brooks website until 28 September 2025. Companies, clubs and groups also have the option of making a collective registration.
Further information on dates and routes as well as registration can be found at marathonmuenchen.org
