Why Cologne? – In European comparison the Ford Cologne Marathon ranks on #6 of the biggest and most popular marathon events.

You may run 42.195k (26.2 mi) in numerous cities around the world. Marathon fans have to deliberately select where to start as there are thousands of events each year. Just focussing Germany more than 190 organizers attempt to attract athletes for their marathons, not to mention half marathons, 10k races, relay competitions and skating races.

Why particularly Cologne?

Some say ‚The atmosphere is unique‘. ‚Cologne is something special‘, reply others. And most sportspeople are just fascinated by the fact that, compared to other big marathon events, they are almost driven on the long course to the finish line by the thousands of motivating and cheering spectators like nowhere else in the world.
In European comparison the Ford Cologne Marathon ranks on #6 of the biggest and most popular marathon events.

The ‚experience marathon‘

The Ford Cologne Marathon is said to be the ‚experience marathon‘, a kind of premium event for everybody seeking for doing sports and getting agile – an unforgettable experience every marathoner just has to undergo. Because of the joyous atmosphere, the picturesque and diversified course, and due to the fact that, like nowhere else, also those are frenetically rooted for who take their time to finish.

Wide range

It does not matter whether you run or skate your first marathon, it is always the best choice to start in Cologne. The perfect marathon atmosphere, an exciting course through the attractive ‚cathedral city‘, bright viewers that do not lose their delight to cheer and party – even when the weather once gets too autumnal.

The 6th biggest European marathon’s wide range of competitions comprises the ‚main event‘ – the Marathon -, the HalfMarathon, the InlineMarathon, the HandCycleMarathon, and the SchoolMarathon. And for those who prefer walking than running we offer the 11k walking distance.

Running for everybody

‚Ganz Koeln laeuft‘ (i.e. Cologne in motion) is the logical motto for the Ford Cologne Marathon. We strive for integrating all those who may and are willing to move in any kind: Kids, teenagers, disabled people, walkers, inline skaters, and the brave who think even the marathon distance is still too short and dare to compete in one of our ultra disciplines (Run 63k, Skate&Run 63k, Skate&Run 84k, 105k of Cologne).

Therefore Cologne
A varied program, an amazing course through downtown Cologne, a frolic sports party for all those that would like to get agile and also for those that watch full of respect and acknowledgment, share their happiness with the runners, skaters, relay teams, and that applaud zealously. An experience and a golden opportunity that is not passed up, neither by a runner, a skater, a walker, nor by a spectator in particular.

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Ford Cologne Marathon