Full enjoyment in half the distance. At the DRESDEN MARATHON, you’ll start with the marathon runners and relay teams. Get ready to experience a one-of-a-kind city tour! The route takes you through the pub-filled new town (one of Europe’s largest Gründerzeit-style quarters), over the Waldschlößchen bridge to the Grand Garden, and back to the historic city center filled with famous landmarks. At the "Italian Village" you’ll bid farewell to the full marathon runners as they continue on to their second round. Numerous spectators will cheer you on as you approach the finish line at the MARITIM HOTEL. Course records Men: 01:02:27 Mengich, Richard Kiprop (KEN), 2012 Women: 1:12:47 Embedada Emebet (ETH), 2011 Finisher 2022: 2,193

A Quarter marathon through beautiful Dresden - whether you’re looking to set a new personal record or this is your first time running a full ten kilometers, this course will give you your money's worth! The AOK Quarter marathon is the most popular competition distance after the half marathon.

School children, new runners, returning runners, families, seniors, walkers, and ambitious athletes - everyone runs together in the Sparkasse 1/10 marathon! One-tenth of a marathon (4,200 meters) is just the right distance to measure your strength. As you cross the marathon finish line at the MARITIM HOTEL, you’ll be greeted with cheers and applause from numerous spectators.

Sightseeing on the run. Experience the beauty of baroque and nature for as far as your feet will carry you. Course highlights include the historic old town full of famous Dresden landmarks and the lively new town district, built in the 19th century and buzzing with restaurants, shops and pubs today. The flat, fast course takes you over the Waldschlösschen bridge, through the Grand Garden and along the banks of the Elbe river. The second round loops through the Blasewitz district, offering a spectacular view of picturesque castles on the Elbe hillside in Loschwitz. More than 300 musicians and bands create a fun, energizing atmosphere along the way. As you approach the finish line at the MARITIM HOTEL, you’ll be greeted with cheers and applause from numerous spectators. Course records Men: 2:10:00 Ezekiel Koech (KEN), 2019 Women: 2:30:30 Teclah Chebet (KEN), 2022 Finisher 2022: 921