Q&A

Marathon (42,195 km)

Half marathon (21,1 km)

10 KM RUN (10 km)

Marathon relay (42,195 km)

Competitions according to DLV:

• Marathon: from 18 years
• Half marathon: from 16 years
• 10 KM RUN: from 12 years
• Marathon relay: from 12 years

Marathon / marathon relay:

The marathon starts at the Olympic Park. Via Elisabethstraße, leading into Leopoldstraße to Sendlingerstraße. At the Sendlinger Tor, the route turns around and heads back towards Leopoldstraße via the Rindermarkt and Dienerstraße. Turn right into Martiusstraße and take the direct route to the English Garden. Once you have rounded it, Tivolistraße, Montgelasstraße, Oberföhringer Straße over to Cosimastraße, Weltenburger Straße, Trudinger Straße, Neumarkter Straße and Ampfingstraße take you to the Werksviertel. Cross the Ludwigsbrücke to the Isartor and run one last time through the city centre towards the Siegestor. The Franz-Jospeh-Straße leads you to the final sprint on the way back to the Olympic Park.

Half marathon:

This year’s half marathon also starts in the Olympic Park. From there, you will be directed via Elisabethstraße, which leads into Leopoldstraße to Sendlingerstraße. At the Sendlinger Tor, the route turns round and heads back to the Olympic Park via the Rindermarkt, Dienerstraße, Siegestor and Franz-Joseph-Straße.

10 KM RUN:

The 10 KM RUN starts in the Werksviertel. You cross Rosenheimer Straße and the Ludwigsbrücke over the Isartor towards Marienplatz. There you continue along the Dienerstraße, past the Siegestor to Leopoldstraße, where you turn left into Franz-Joseph-Straße. Elisabethstraße and Ackermannstraße will lead you to your destination, the Olympic Park.

The course is measured according to DLV / WA specifications and is therefore eligible for the best list. This applies to all competitions at the MARATHON MÜNCHEN by Brooks. The one-lap course is on asphalt.

• Marathon und marathon relay: at 3:20 pm
• Half marathon: approx. 2:00 Uhr
• 10 KM RUN: approx. 3:20 Uhr

• The best way to get there is by public transport.
• Dispose of your rubbish and used cups in the rubbish bins provided.

• Donation of leftover clothing and leftover food after the event to a charitable organisation
• Reuse, reduce and recycle as many materials as possible
• Reusable cup system in the finish area

Offer your help and call the emergency number (112)!

Contact the emergency services on site and give them all the information they need.

Important information for the emergency service

Stick to these five questions to enable quick and targeted help:

1. Where did something happen?
2. Who is calling?
3. What has happened?
4. How many people are affected?
5. Waiting for questions from the control centre

Make sure that you remain calm in an emergency, act quickly and give the helpers the information they need. Any assistance can save lives.

• The bib number pickup will take place from Friday to Sunday (October 10-12, 2025) in the Olympic Park.
• A valid photo ID and confirmation of participation are required for personal pickup.
• Otherwise, collection by an authorised person is possible. This requires a private handwritten power of attorney and an identification document of the authorised person.

Yes. Shipment of your starting documents is possible. We charge a fee of 15 € within Germany and 20 € within the EU for it.

Yes, the pickup by an authorised person is possible. This requires a private written power of attorney and an identification document of the authorised person.

This is what awaits you in your starter package:

• Personal bib number with integrated transponder for timekeeping
• Runner’s Bag
• Pre-ordered vouchers (e.g. for medal engraving, MARATHON MÜNCHEN by Brooks Running Shirt)
• Runner’s Guide
• Goodies from partners  
• (For the marathon relay runners: you will also find the relay baton in your starter package)

Directions to the Olympic Park

By public transportation:

• Underground: U3/U8 to the stop „Olympiazentrum“
• Tram: Lini 20/21 to the stop „Olympiapark West“ (+ approx. 10 min walk)

By car:

Access is possible from all directions via the “Mittlerer Ring” (A8, A9, A92, A94, A96 and A99). Follow the signs for “Olympiapark”.

Car parking facilities are limited. Parking fees are charged according to the rates of the Munich Olympic Park:

• 8,00 EUR for cars
• 25,00 EUR for busses and motorhomes

Car park bookings can be made online on the official Munich Olympic Park website. See here: https://www.olympiapark.de/de/der-olympiapark/besucherinformationen

Direction to the Werksviertel (starting area for the 10 KM RUN, third transition point of the marathon relay)

By public transportation:

• S-Bahn: S1-S8 to the stop “Ostbahnhof”
• Underground: U5 to the stop “Ostbahnhof”
• Tram: Line 19 to the stop “Ostbahnhof”
• Metrobus: 54, 55, 62 to the stop “Ostbahnhof”
• City bus: 100, 145, 155, 187 to the stop “Ostbahnhof” (+ approx. 10min walk)

By car:

The best way to get there is from the east via Friedensstraße into the Werksviertel.

Parking facilities in the car parks are limited. Parking fees are charged according to the tariffs of the respective car parks (e.g. “Autospeicher” or “Autosaal”).

Direction to the first transition point of the marathon relay (Prof.-Huber-Platz)

Take the underground line U3/U6 to the stop “Universität”

Directon to the second transition point of the marathon relay (Tivolistraße)

Take the underground U3/U6 to the stop “Gieselastraße” + approx. 12min walk

Direction to the third transition point of the marathon relay (Werksviertel)

See above Werksviertel

For changing your chlothes before or after the run, changing rooms are available directly in the Olympic Park.

There are also changing rooms for the 10 KM RUN at the starting area in the Werksviertel.

On race day, your change of clothes can be safely stored so that you can freshen up straight after the run.

The clothes drop-off will take place before the run in the Olympic Park. Please plan enough time, so you don’t get in a hurry. You can only hand in your Runner’s Bag that was given to you with your bib number. It’s important to label you bag, so they can be kept apart from each other later. Therefore, mark your bib number clearly on the Runner’s Bag.

Additional sports bags or larger items can be deposited in exchange for a fee at the cloakroom at the Infopoint.

Make sure that all your valuables are safely packed away so that you can fully concentrate on your race.

Attach the bib number with the enclosed safety pins, clearly visible at chest height.

Participation without a valid bib number is not possible. Runners without a bib number will be removed from the course by the event staff.

Lettering and logos must not be covered.

You will receive your finisher’s medal after your race in the finish area in the Olympic Park.

Yes, you can have it done in the Olympic Park on Marathon Sunday.

Costs:

• 15 EUR when buying on site
• 12,50 EUR for pre-ordered vouchers

If you have purchased a voucher in advance, you can use it directly at the engraving stand. The voucher will be issued with your bib number.

Yes, the official award ceremony for all races will take place in the Olympic Park. There, the fastest runners will be honoured for their great performance.

You can easily access your personal results after the race at www.marathonmuenchen.org. They will then be available for you to download and print out.

You can access your personal results and your certificate after the race at www.marathonmuenchen.org. They will then be available for you to download and print out.

It is not possible to send the certificates by mail.

After the event, you can easily order your personalised photo package with your best moments and highlights of the day at marathonphotos.live.

So don’t forget to smile! We’ll capture your best marathon moments!

There are changing and showering facilities in the Olympic Park. Here you can freshen up and recharge your batteries before celebrating your success.

Showers and changing rooms

• Location: Olympic Park
• Access: Free of charge with your bib number as access pass

After showering there are physiotherapists available to help you regenerate. A soothing treatment can help to relieve tension and relax the body.

• Location: Olympic Park
• Note: For hygienic reasons, a shower is required before the treatment.