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Generali Cologne Marathon

Cologne, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

calendar_today 04 Oct, 2026

About the Event

Experience the vibrant energy and iconic scenery of Germany's fourth-largest marathon at the Generali Köln Marathon on Sunday, October 4, 2026. This spectacular urban tour takes you on a flat and fast journey through Cologne's most lively neighborhoods, or "Veedel," building towards the unforgettable finale with a breathtaking view of the Kölner Dom at the finish line. Renowned for its fantastic crowd support and excellent on-course refreshments, the event creates a truly festive, "Kölsche" atmosphere that energizes every step. With a marathon, half marathon, team relay, and a school marathon, it offers a perfect challenge for every runner. Secure your spot to run through the heart of this historic Rhineland metropolis.

Races Offered

Generali Staffelmarathon

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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Halbmarathon

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Marathon

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Cologne.

thermostat Temperature

9.8° / 16.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

7.3° / 13.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

5h 24m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.2 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.8)

humidity_mid Humidity

81.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:57

nightlight Sunset

18:38

About Cologne

Learn more about the host city, Cologne.

Cologne is a city on the Rhine river in North Rhine-Westphalia. It is the fourth largest city in Germany with around 1.1 million residents (2020). It is one of the nation's media, tourism and business hotspots, and is considered one of the most liberal cities in Germany.