Frankfurt Marathon 2024

Guten Tag!

Held at the end of October in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany, this marathon has been around since... 1981 ! 🤓 This year marks the 41st edition of the event. Annually, it draws over 20,000 participants from around the globe 🌍, both amateurs and professionals! It ranks as the third-largest marathon in Germany 🇩🇪. In total, three races are on offer: a marathon (42.195 km), a relay marathon for teams of four, and a mini-marathon for kids aged 8-17 (4.2 km). There's also a kids race, the Struwwelpeter Run, open to children aged 5 to 9! As for the weather, expect temperatures between 8 and 15°C and generally dry conditions in Frankfurt during October. But still, pack your best waterproof windbreaker… Just in case! ☔️

The Frankfurt Marathon will take you along the banks of the Main River 🌊, the city's most significant river 🏞️. You'll then get to explore both urban landscapes and natural scenery 🍃. In the city, you'll have the privilege to discover the Frankfurt Opera House 🏛️, an impressive monument with architecture that unmistakably hints at the Renaissance 🤴. Built in 1880 in the heart of the Westend district, this opera house was almost completely destroyed by bombings in 1944 💣, then rebuilt in the 1960s 🚧. Moreover, you'll pass by the city's most beautiful museums 📚: the German Film Museum 🎞️, the Städel Museum, the Museum of Applied Arts… 🎨 Just a few suggestions for cultural outings post-race! But the Frankfurt Marathon also features beautiful stretches through nature🌳🌳. Running along the river banks will offer you a different perspective of the city 📐, with skyscrapers emerging above the river and many secluded natural spots away from the urban frenzy! 🥰

Before the race, you're invited to the Toscana Pasta Party 🍝, where you can carb-load to gather strength for the big day! 💪 Moreover, throughout the 42 km, you'll encounter numerous music bands! 🎶 Pop, rock, blues, traditional German music, and more! 🥳 The Frankfurt Marathon is a real street festival ! The whole city buzzes with the energy of the runners. You can count on the numerous Frankfurters (yes, that's what they're called 😂) to cheer you on to the finish line! 🏁 And the icing on the cake, a fair featuring numerous exhibitors (running, lifestyle) is organized! 🎉

Well-prepared and with regular training (worthy of Joachim Löw ⚽️), you should be able to finish this marathon without too much trouble 😎. Indeed, the Frankfurt Marathon is relatively flat and free of major obstacles 😜, conducive to high performance. For evidence, the marathon record is held by Kenyan, Wilson Kipsang, who completed the race in 2011 in 2 hours 3 minutes and 42 seconds ⏱. With this time, the Frankfurt Marathon has topped global charts… 🤯 You too could potentially beat your personal record 🚀.

In need of a little more magic? ✨ Great, because Frankfurt is a truly fabulous city! And we've spotted for you, three must-visit places if you take on the Frankfurt Marathon challenge! 😏 First, you can visit the St. Bartholomew's Cathedral ⛪! If you manage to climb the 324 steps to the top ⬆️, you'll be able to enjoy breathtaking views of Frankfurt, and in October, the belfry is exceptionally open to tourists 🔔. Second, we recommend heading to Berger Straße (Berger Avenue 🐑) for some leisurely strolling and shopping 🛍️! You'll find homeware stores 🏘️, factory outlets 🏭, thrift shops, as well as numerous bars, restaurants, and cafés… 🍵 All with an authentic vibe! 🤗 Finally, make your way to Frankfurt's market, the Kleinmarkthalle, a covered market where you can sample fresh produce and truly immerse yourself in Frankfurt life! 🍻 

Wingardium Leviosa 🧙‍♂️… May you fly like a true wizard to conquer this quidditch match this marathon!