
RUNNING GERMANY: HANNOVER – Welcome, runners! The next Marathon Hannover starts on April, 9th 2017.
Whether you are a professional marathon runner or love running just for fun – beat your personal best on the flat and fast course through Hannover!
More than just a run
It is not only the gripping competition that makes the marathon in Hannover so captivating, but also the exceptionally attractive side programme.
With numerous samba bands and musicians accompanying the athletes along their sightseeing tour through the city, a feel-good mood is guaranteed on the course.
The city will be transformed with a mix of musical entertainment, shows and activities that encourage people to join in. In addition, there will be a lively family programme on Trammplatz. The big stage will play host to games, fun and music and the winners’ prizes will also be presented here.
The side programme kicks off on Saturday on Trammplatz with the Family Day. Our sponsors will be providing diverse entertainment including a bouncy castle, children’s circus, and art activities from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. Our showmaster will be accompanying participants and audience throughout the day.
Food and drink will be provided by our catering partner.
Even beside the course you will find a colourful supporting programme. In addition to the family day on Saturday with games, sports and fun for young and old, also on Sunday samba groups, music, stage shows and great join-in activities will provide for the runners and spectators an unique experience!
A marathon of short distance
At the Marathon in Hannover the event area unites in and around the New Town Hall all important facilities. Numbers pick up, Marathon EXPO, pasta party, marathon hotel and much more is situated in the immediate vicinity of the start and finish zone. An "all-inclusive package" for all participants.
Course Records
Men: Lusapho April, RSA (2013) – 2:08:32
Women: Olena Burkowska, UKR (2013) – 2:27:07
Number's pick-up
You can pick up your bib number at follwing times. Please ensure to bring your confirmation of participation!
Opening times:
Friday – 14:00-19:00 hrs.
Saturday – 10:00-19:00 hrs
Sunday – 7:00-15:00 hrs
Extract from the conditions of entry
Insurance
Entry is always at the participants' own risk. The organiser shall only be liable – apart from the losses which are stated in the liability disclaimer – up to the amount of the third-party liability insurance which is taken out for the event, currently for personal injury and damage to property up to a sum of 2,600,000.00 euros (maximum compensation for all losses). The organiser's liability disclaimer is expressly recognised! The organiser accepts no liability for coats and other articles which are placed in storage.
Disciplines
Marathon – Marathon-Relay – Half marathon – Inline-half marathon – Handbike-half marathon – 10 km Run – 10 km Walking/ Nordic Walking – Fun Run – Kids Run
The NDR will again report live from the HAJ Hannover Marathon on Sunday 9 April 2017 in the TV show "Sportclub live" with a coverage for about three hours starting at 9:30 hrs. The NDR can be received via cable or satellite.
– starter package with starting number and starting papers
– ticket for local transport
– course map
– storage of clothing bag on the day of the event
– pacemaker service
– care/drinks stations on route
– all-round care at finish
– finisher’s medal
– medical care if necessary
– physiotherapy
– showers and cloakroom in the finish area
– on-the-spot certificates in the Neues Rathaus
– license- and association fees