Cologne Half Marathon

Mild 52°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing. High humidity (82%) will make it harder to cool down through sweat — increase fluid intake accordingly.

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The Cologne Half Marathon covers 21.1 kilometres through the city on the Sunday of race weekend, run on the same morning as the marathon. It starts in Deutz near Ottoplatz on the east bank of the Rhine, crosses the river and loops through Sülz, Lindenthal, Ehrenfeld and the city centre. The course is flat and finishes on Komödienstraße beside Cologne Cathedral.

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Sunday, October 3

8:30 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

10:30Marathon (26.2 mi)

FAQ

When is the 2027 Cologne Half Marathon?

The 2027 Cologne Half Marathon will be held on Sunday October 3, 2027.

What is the time limit for the Cologne Half Marathon?

The time limit for the Cologne Half Marathon is 2.75 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Cologne Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 62°F and a low of 49°F with a 14% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best half marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 28 years of data

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53°F

L:51° H:55°

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Rain Freq

11%

3 of 28 yrs

Wind7mph

Dew49°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Cologne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2026	49°/55°	-	49°
2025 Cologne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2025	51°/52°	Light	45°
2024 Cologne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	43°/48°	-	42°
2023 Cologne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	52°/58°	-	50°
2022 Cologne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2022	57°/58°	Light	54°
2019 Cologne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2019	61°/63°	Light	58°
2018 Cologne Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2018	52°/58°	-	49°
2017 Cologne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2017	47°/52°	-	47°
2016 Cologne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2016	52°/55°	-	47°
2015 Cologne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2015	51°/55°	-	50°
2014 Cologne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with afternoon rain. 2014	54°/59°	-	54°
2013 Cologne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2013	43°/46°	-	43°
2012 Cologne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2012	44°/48°	-	41°
2011 Cologne Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2011	50°/61°	-	51°
2010 Cologne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2010	59°/61°	-	55°
2009 Cologne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2009	52°/53°	-	51°
2008 Cologne Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day. 2008	50°/52°	-	44°
2007 Cologne Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2007	40°/49°	-	42°
2006 Cologne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2006	46°/52°	-	45°
2005 Cologne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2005	64°/65°	-	63°
2004 Cologne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2004	57°/61°	-	50°
2003 Cologne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2003	47°/47°	-	44°
2002 Cologne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2002	54°/56°	-	52°
2001 Cologne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2001	57°/59°	-	56°
2000 Cologne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2000	55°/55°	-	54°
1999 Cologne Half Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 1999	47°/53°	-	44°
1998 Cologne Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day. 1998	51°/52°	-	47°
1997 Cologne Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 1997	48°/53°	-	48°

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