Why does the Frankfurt Marathon finish in the Festhalle?

In Westend, everything is concentrated in one place: the Festhalle, which borders the exhibition grounds, where you pick up your bib and which hosts the start, the village and the finish. The finale is spectacular: you cross the line indoors, on a red carpet, amid light shows and rhythmic music, a setting that has even witnessed marriage proposals. In late October, you finish in the warmth.