Munich Marathon
Munich Marathon race day weather
Mild temps, adjust for wind
Runners will face temperatures starting at 51°F and rising to 56°F. Winds will be moderate, peaking at 13 mph with varying directions, including notable headwinds from miles 5 and 12-13, which may require adjustments in pace. With humidity at 66%, maintaining hydration is crucial. Starting conservatively is advised, especially during the windier segments.
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Munich Marathon route and elevation
The Munich Marathon course has about 256 ft (78 m) of climbing and 261 ft (80 m) of descent, and finishes near the elevation it starts. It is flatter than 61% of the marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. The hardest mile is mile 14, with 69 ft (21 m) of climbing and a 1% average grade.
Biggest climbs
- Miles 10.8 to 13.9: climbs about 90 ft (28 m).
- Miles 15.7 to 20.1: climbs about 60 ft (19 m).
What the hills cost
- 3:30 on a flat course is about 3:30:40 here (40 seconds slower).
- 4:00 on a flat course is about 4:00:45 here (45 seconds slower).
- 4:30 on a flat course is about 4:30:50 here (50 seconds slower).
Hills only, priced mile by mile on the course map. The pace calculator above adds the race-day weather.
Even-effort splits for a 3:30, 4:00 or 4:30 finish
| Mile | Climb | Descent | 3:30 | 4:00 | 4:30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 ft | 15 ft | 7:59 | 9:07 | 10:16 |
| 2 | 20 ft | 11 ft | 8:03 | 9:12 | 10:21 |
| 3 | 0 ft | 17 ft | 7:55 | 9:03 | 10:10 |
| 4 | 10 ft | 0 ft | 8:04 | 9:13 | 10:23 |
| 5 | 15 ft | 6 ft | 8:04 | 9:13 | 10:22 |
| 6 | 14 ft | 20 ft | 7:57 | 9:06 | 10:14 |
| 7 | 0 ft | 13 ft | 7:56 | 9:03 | 10:11 |
| 8 | 1 ft | 24 ft | 7:53 | 9:02 | 10:09 |
| 9 | 0 ft | 14 ft | 7:56 | 9:03 | 10:12 |
| 10 | 1 ft | 11 ft | 7:56 | 9:05 | 10:12 |
| 11 | 8 ft | 0 ft | 8:03 | 9:12 | 10:21 |
| 12 | 13 ft | 1 ft | 8:05 | 9:14 | 10:23 |
| 13 | 17 ft | 5 ft | 8:05 | 9:14 | 10:24 |
| 14 | 69 ft | 15 ft | 8:27 | 9:39 | 10:51 |
| 15 | 12 ft | 31 ft | 7:54 | 9:02 | 10:10 |
| 16 | 17 ft | 15 ft | 7:59 | 9:08 | 10:16 |
| 17 | 20 ft | 1 ft | 8:09 | 9:18 | 10:28 |
| 18 | 26 ft | 25 ft | 7:59 | 9:08 | 10:17 |
| 19 | 23 ft | 4 ft | 8:08 | 9:18 | 10:27 |
| 20 | 23 ft | 13 ft | 8:04 | 9:13 | 10:23 |
| 21 | 5 ft | 23 ft | 7:55 | 9:02 | 10:10 |
| 22 | 21 ft | 59 ft | 7:50 | 8:57 | 10:04 |
| 23 | 0 ft | 13 ft | 7:56 | 9:04 | 10:12 |
| 24 | 4 ft | 3 ft | 7:58 | 9:07 | 10:15 |
| 25 | 13 ft | 4 ft | 8:04 | 9:13 | 10:22 |
| 26 | 23 ft | 26 ft | 7:58 | 9:07 | 10:15 |
| Last 0.2 | 2 ft | 12 ft | 1:43 | 1:57 | 2:12 |
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About the Munich Marathon
The Munich Marathon (German: München Marathon) is an annual marathon road running event held in Munich, Germany, usually in October, since 1983. The event features a full marathon (42.195 km) as well as a half marathon and 10K run. The marathon is a World Athletics Label Road Race. Following a 2025 city re-tender and a court challenge, the event is now organized by Laufstatt Event gGmbH and branded Marathon München by Brooks. Wikipedia
