Cologne Marathon
Race Day Weather
Mild temps, manage wind shifts
Runners will face temperatures rising from 58°F at the start to 67°F by race end, with an average humidity of 66%. Light winds will present crosswinds in various segments, with headwinds notably impacting miles 5-6 and 8-9, necessitating pacing adjustments during these stretches. Hydration should be prioritized, especially as temperatures rise, and runners should prepare for wind shifts to optimize their energy output throughout the rolling course.
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Race Info
The Cologne Marathon (Kolnmarathon) starts at Ottoplatz in Deutz and finishes near Cologne Cathedral on Komodienstrasse. The flat course crosses the Rhine via the Deutz Bridge and passes through Rodenkirchen, Lindenthal, Ehrenfeld, and Nippes, with runners passing Rudolfplatz three times. The marathon has 11 aid stations; the half marathon, run concurrently over 21 km, has 6.
