Bank Julius Bär Cologne Marathon
Run Past the Iconic Cathedral and along the Rhine in Germany's Friendliest City.
Race day
4
Oct 2026
Past eventThe 2026 Bank Julius Bär Cologne Marathon took place on October 4, 2026. The details below are kept for reference and results.
Run Past the Iconic Cathedral and along the Rhine in Germany's Friendliest City.
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| Field | Value | Source | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Sunday 4 October 2026Curated listing · 24 May 2026 | Curated listing | 24 May 2026 |
| Start time | 09:00 local (Europe/Berlin)Curated listing · 24 May 2026 | Curated listing | 24 May 2026 |
| Distances | Full Marathon · Half Marathon · RelayCurated listing · 24 May 2026 | Curated listing | 24 May 2026 |
| Location | North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyCurated listing · 24 May 2026 | Curated listing | 24 May 2026 |
| Start area | Cologne Cathedral / Dom, Domkloster 4, 50667 KölnConfirm the exact start with the organizerCurated listing · 24 May 2026 | Curated listing | 24 May 2026 |
| Entry price | €70–€110Curated listing · 24 May 2026 | Curated listing | 24 May 2026 |
| Course | Road · Loop · World Athletics certifiedCurated listing · 24 May 2026 | Curated listing | 24 May 2026 |
| Elevation gain | 20 mCurated listing · 24 May 2026 | Curated listing | 24 May 2026 |
| Field size | About 22,000 runners (typical field)Curated listing · 24 May 2026 | Curated listing | 24 May 2026 |
| Boston qualifier | YesCurated listing · 24 May 2026 | Curated listing | 24 May 2026 |
| Organizer | Köln Marathon GmbHCurated listing · 24 May 2026 | Curated listing | 24 May 2026 |
| Official website | koeln-marathon.deOrganizer · 24 May 2026 | Organizer | 24 May 2026 |
| Listing | Verified listingSunday Marathon review · 24 May 2026 | Sunday Marathon review | 24 May 2026 |
Source is where this listing’s facts came from. Where a field could not be confirmed we leave it blank rather than guess.
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Germany's most musical marathon — 120 live bands through Cologne past the iconic Cathedral and Rhine bridges.
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