Ilse Werner Marathon am 11.07.2026 (105. Geburtstag)(Teichwiesen)

On July 11, 2026, the Ilse Werner Marathon celebrates its 105th anniversary as it honors Ilse Werner, a renowned German actress and singer. This marathon is not designed for competitive racing or record-breaking but rather to provide runners with an opportunity to complete a proper marathon in accordance with the rules of the 100 Marathon Club Deutschland.
The race takes place within the natural beauty of Volksdorfer Teichwiesen, a protected nature reserve near Hamburg. The course features a circular route that measures precisely 2,583 meters per lap, requiring participants to complete either sixteen full laps for the standard marathon distance or nineteen laps if they wish to run an additional ten kilometers and earn both marathon and fifty-kilometer awards.
Registration opens two to three days before the event, during which runners must contact Christian Hottas by phone to receive detailed information about start times and finish procedures. The deadline for signing up is Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at midnight, with a registration fee of €5 per participant that must be paid upon arrival.
Participants should note there are no official refreshment stations or facilities provided along the route. As such, runners are advised to bring their own provisions and prepare for self-sufficiency throughout the race. Unfortunately, changing rooms, toilets, and showers will not be available at either the starting point or finish line.
The Ilse Werner Marathon offers a unique blend of historical significance and scenic running through one of Germany's most picturesque natural settings. It is an event that caters to those seeking a meaningful marathon experience rather than competitive accolades.
This race celebrates the life and career of Ilse Werner, who was born on July 11, 1921, in Batavia (now Jakarta), Dutch East Indies, and passed away in Lübeck in 2005. Known for her work during Germany's Third Reich era, she later transitioned to theater performances and television roles throughout the 1960s.
For more information or to register, contact Christian Hottas at Fun & Erlebnis Marathons in Hamburg. Please be aware that registration may close without notice due to capacity limits, as is standard practice for many event organizers.