2013

B-TOM:Mittelrhein-Marathon

RUNNING GERMANY – KOBLENZ – Welcome the the website of one of the most beautiful marathons in Germany – the Hochwald Mittelrhein Marathon – may 26th, 2013

Organisation

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Welcome the the website of one of the most beautiful marathons in Germany – the Hochwald Mittelrhein Marathon.

You will find all the necessary information about this landscape marathon in southwest Germany.

What makes the Mittelrhein Marathon unique and outstanding?

We offer all of you the adequate competition! It does not matter whether you are a running amateur or experienced marathoner, an offspring talent or competitive athlete, an individualist or member of a team.

When you would like to be part of our event, come and join us at the Upper Middle Rhine World Heritage (for more information: https://www.welterbe-mittelrheintal.de/index.php?id=318&no_cache=1&L=3 ).

The youngsters may already participate in the kids competitions at 12 o´clock. The official Race day starts with the inline skaters followed by the runners. The highlight of the day is of course the marathon, we also offer a team (4 P´s) and duo (2 P´s) marathon.

Mittelrhein Marathon

In brief:

– Single running marathon

– Team marathon (4 persons)

– Duo marathon (2 persons)

– Inline Marathon

– Running half marathon

– Running 10km

Just try it, register, and experience how the Upper Middle Rhine Valley really is – fast and charming!

You will find all the necessary information about this landscape marathon in southwest Germany.

What makes the Mittelrhein Marathon unique and outstanding?

When you would like to be part of our event, come and join us at the Upper Middle Rhine World Heritage (for more information: https://www.welterbe-mittelrheintal.de/index.php?id=318&no_cache=1&L=3 ).

In brief:

– Single running marathon

– Team marathon (4 persons)

– Duo marathon (2 persons)

– Inline Marathon

– Running half marathon

– Running 10km

Just try it, register, and experience how the Upper Middle Rhine Valley really is – fast and charming!

Why MiMa?

Why participate at the Mittelrhein Marathon?

We would like to explain briefly why you should try the Mittelrhein Marathon and why you should mark it as a fixed date in your sporting calendar…

Reason 1.

The Mittelrhein Marathon takes you through one of the most beautiful areas in Europe; the UNSESCO World Heritage Upper Middle-Rhine Valley.

Millions of visitors and tourists enjoy its unique atmosphere each year while hiking, biking, running or skating. If you participate at the Mittelrhein Marathon, you have the chance to see the valley from a different view. The course is also very flat and free of any vehicles.

Reason 2.

The Mittelrhein Marathon offers you an extensive choice of competitions. You can race in the classical marathon distance, team marathon, duo- or inline-marathon. If you are not interested in running or skating the full marathon, you also have to choice to participate in the half marathon distance or a 10 K race from Rhens to Koblenz.

Reason 3.

The Mittelrhein-Marathon with its 8.500 participants has a low level of entry fee in comparison to other events. This means, we have a very good cost-performance ratio. In addition to the low registration fees, there are multiple services included.

Course Information

Course Info Marathon, Duo- and Team Marathon

After the start in Oberwesel the course goes along the Rhine towards Koblenz. You will reach the beautiful city Boppard at the half way point. We will have a ChampionChip sensor at the half marathon distance, so you get your split time. From now on, you will pass several castles and nice sights on your way to the German Corner in Koblenz.

Course Info Inline Marathon

After the start in Oberwesel the course goes along the Rhine towards Koblenz. You will reach the beautiful city Boppard at the half way point. You will skate on a wide interstate with almost no curves, that is the reason why this race is also called the “longest home stretch” in the world :). You will pass several castles and nice sights on your way to the finish line, right in front of the beautiful Koblenz Palace. You can use the way to the German Corner (about 1 Km) for cooling down.

Course Info Half Marathon

The Half Marathon course will start in Boppard and will lead you to the German Corner in Koblenz. It goes along the Rhine all the time, which means that it is really flat (have a look at the heights map). We have reserved the biggest parking lot to optimize the preparation for you, it is all in one place: drinks, food, toilets and the car where you can leave your bags. So you can enjoy the nice sights on your way to Koblenz.

Course Info 10 Kilometer

We will offer a fast 10 KM race from Rhens to Koblenz. You will pass Rhens, Stolzenfels and of course a big part ob Koblenz on your way to the German Corner, where Rhine and Mosel merges.

Water and Food Stations

Besides the right preparation for a 42,195 Km race, it is very important the drink and eat the right things. As you can see on the course map, you will find a just water and a water, coke, sports drinks and food station every 2,5 Km. Please remember to drink and eat enough during the race.

Hochwald Mittelrhein Marathon Course Map

You can find the detailed course map here!

Competitions

We offer five running competitions and a Inline-Skating Marathon.

Competitions

1. running

2. Inline-Skating

Schedule

Here you can find the temporary schedule for the Hochwald Mittelrhein Marathon 2013. Please keep in mind that the schedule is temporarily and may change a little bit due to the train schedule.

Registration

We offer a easy way to register online, but only for owners of a German bank account. If you don´t have a German account, you have the following option to register:

1. E-mail

Just write us an email with the following information and you pay the registration fee at the Marathon expo on Friday or Saturday:

All we need is name, competition, best time, if you need a train ticket from Koblenz to your start point and your complete contact information in case we have questions.

The day at a glance

step 1

First of all, you should come to Koblenz and to the Marathon expo close to the main train station to pick up your start number, train ticket. If you need any advice for accomodation, please send us an e-mail: info@mittelrhein-marathon.de

step 2

Then we all meet at the main train station in Koblenz, the departure time depends on your race. See the train schedule for full information.

You will be advised to your train by our personnel.

You take the train to the right destination, depending on your competition and starting time.

step 3

You get off the train and walk to the start line. Before the race starts, leave your bag from the expo at the counter close by. We will take it back to Koblenz for you.

step 4

The race starts and you run or skate back to Koblenz.

step 5

You can find pasta, snacks and drinks after the finish line. Remember to get your Medal!

History

Mittelrhein Marathon Membership Corporation exists since 2004

The idea, to carry out a marathon in the middle rhine valley is already several years old. It was repeatedly discussed from athletes and formers. Structurally the marathon was not until 2004 realizable when the Mittelrhein Marathon Membershop Corporation has established. About 50 founding members came together in the Old twon Hall of Rhens to arrange the association and elect a board. According to this fundament, the first Mittelrhein Marathon was organized in the early summer of 2005.

Members of our association are individual associations, communes and private persons. The first agency of our association was in Rhens. Jürgen Joras, former head oft he sports department of the city of Koblenz, was the first managing director oft he Mittelrhein Marathon Association. The current agency of our Association is in Koblenz. Our Association is directed from the first chairman.

He is the former president of the structure and approval Directorate North, Hans-Dieter Gassen. In addition to Hans-Dieter Gassen the board consists of deputy chairman Bernhard Scharpey and treasurer Josef Schneider.

The management director of the Marathon Management GmbH , founded in 2010, is Alexander Berger – this company is responsible for conducting the annual marathon event.