Running
Generali Köln Marathon
Generali Köln Marathon is a flat city running weekend with a Deutz start, a finish by Cologne Cathedral and several race formats.
Marathon registration open; regular half-marathon allocation sold out at last check.
Verify final race details on the official organizer website before booking or registering.
Overview
Generali Köln Marathon · 04.10.2026
Registration
Registration
Fee tiers
| Tier | Price | Until |
|---|---|---|
| Marathon | EUR 130 | |
| Half Marathon | EUR 95 | |
| Relay Marathon | EUR 199 | |
| School Marathon | EUR 50 | |
| Kids Run | EUR 9 |
Details
Availability differs by format and must not be reduced to a single sold-out flag.
Course
Course
Surface
Roadasphalt
Route type
Cologne city circuit
Course profile
A flat Cologne city route starting in Deutz and finishing by Cologne Cathedral, with sections through several central neighbourhoods.
Race Day
Race Day
Cutoff Times
Overall Cutoff
6:00 h
Aid Stations
Stations
11
Details
11 aid stations are listed for the marathon.
Bib pickup
Running.EXPO at MOTORWORLD Köln: 2 October 12:00-20:00 and 3 October 09:00-18:00; no race-day pickup.
Expo
Running.EXPO at MOTORWORLD Köln on Friday and Saturday before the race.
Logistics
Logistics
Event location
Approximate event location. Use organizer information for the exact start and access areas.
Rules
Rules
Cutoff
Marathon and relay 6:00 h net; half marathon 2:45 h net
Sources
Sources
Last checked: Brand facts checked: Verification: stale
Official Kölner AusdauerSport imprint
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Official Kölner AusdauerSport history
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Official Generali Köln Marathon course page
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Official 2026 participation terms
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Confirms legal organizer structure, formats, deadline, pickup rules and time limits.
Official 2026 marathon information
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Official 2026 half-marathon information
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