Mainova Frankfurt Marathon – 2026 Registration & 2025 Results
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| Frankfurt, Germany | October 24-25, 2026 | Registration Open |
The Frankfurt Marathon is an annual marathon held in Frankfurt, Germany since 1981. It is the longest-established city marathon held in Germany.
While the Frankfurt Marathon is organized by the agency motion events, the main sponsor for the Frankfurt Marathon has been Mainova since 2016 (earlier to 2016, BMW and Commerzbank were also title sponsors).
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Mainova Frankfurt Marathon
Race Categories, Dates, Registration, Eligibility & Fees
| Marathon | Marathon Relay | Mini Marathon | Shock Headed Peter Run | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance | 42.2km | 42.2km | 4.2km | 420mtrs |
| Race Date | October 25, 2026 | October 25, 2026 | October 25, 2026 | October 24, 2026 |
| Start Time | 10 am onwards ^ | 10:35 am | 10:55am | 11:30am-12:30pm^ |
| Eligibility Criterion | 18 years & above | 12 years & above# | 8-17 years | 5-9 years |
| Fees** | €111 & Up | €50 & Up (per person) | €12 & Up | Free |
| Registration*** | Register here | Register here | Register here | Registration not yet open |
| Expo Details * | The Expo Venue for 2025 event was at Frankfurt Trade Fair (Messe Frankfurt), Hall 1, Level 2 | |||
# Marathon Relay runners have different minimum age requirement dependent on distance segment being run.
*Expo details for the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon 2026 have not yet been released. Above are details from the 2025 race event for reference
** Prices are time sensitive i.e. will go up as we get closer to the race date.
*** Group registrations for Full Marathon from 10 individual participants or 5 relay teams are also available.
^ Marathon as well as Peter Run start is in waves
Route/Course Map
Information about the course maps & other details for the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon 2026 is not yet available but below are details from the 2025 edition.
| Full Marathon | Marathon Relay | Mini Marathon | Shock Headed Peter Run | |
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| Course Map | FM Course Map | MR Course Map | Mini Marathon Course Map | Peter Run Course Map |
The Mainova Frankfurt Marathon route has an OUT & BACK course with the below-mentioned Start and Finish points:
| Start Point | Finish Point | |
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| Marathon | Friedrich-Ebert Anlage | Festhalle |
| Marathon Relay | Friedrich-Ebert Anlage | Festhalle |
| Mini Marathon | Friedrich-Ebert Anlage | Festhalle |
| Shock Headed Peter Run | Messe Frankfurt, next to the building “Forum” | Festival hall (Festhalle) |
Prize Money
Information about Prize Money for Mainova Frankfurt Marathon 2026 has not yet been released. Below are details of the prize purse of the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon from earlier editions for reference.
| Marathon | Faster | Slower |
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| 1st Place (Faster / Slower 2:06:30 M & 2:22:00 F) | €30,000 | €20,000 |
| 2nd Place (Faster / Slower 2:07:00 M & 2:22:30 F) | €18,000 | €12,000 |
| 3rd Place (Faster / Slower 2:07:30 M & 2:23:00 F) | €10,000 | €8,000 |
| 4th Place (Faster / Slower 2:08:00 M & 2:24:00 F) | €6,000 | €5,000 |
| 5th Place (Faster / Slower 2:09:00 M & 2:25:00 F) | €4,000 | €3,500 |
| 6th Place (Faster / Slower 2:10:00 M & 2:26:00 F) | €3,000 | €2,500 |
| 7th Place (Faster / Slower 2:10:30 M & 2:27:00 F) | €2,000 | €1,500 |
| 8th Place (Faster / Slower 2:11:00 M & 2:28:00 F) | €1,500 | €1,000 |
| 9th Place (Faster / Slower 2:11:00 M & 2:28:00 F) | €1,000 | €750 |
| 10th Place (Faster / Slower 2:11:30 M & 2:29:00 F) | €500 | €400 |
*Time limit for prize money 2:14:00 M & 2:34:00 F
Other than the above, the following time bonuses were also awarded in the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon (earlier editions).
| Bonus | |
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| New Course record (M= Sub 2:03:42 and F= 2:19:10) | €10,000 |
| Time bonus also available (11 deep) | Ranging from €30,000-€1,500 |
The Mainova Frankfurt Mini-Marathon awards attractive prizes to the first three place players of the respective age classes
Points to Note for Prize Purse
- Awards are equal for Male and Female participants
- All Prize money and bonuses are subject to a deduction of German income tax for those who are not residents of Germany.
- Prize money and time bonus only for athletes with a signed contract with Mainova Frankfurt Marathon / International SportService.
2025 and Earlier Edition Results/Photos
Results
Photos
Important Points
- Transfer of registration (re-registration in favor of another runner) can usually happen only up to the beginning of October. Please note that additional services ordered by the runner originally entered such as ChampionChip, medal engraving, SMS Service or event shirt cannot be transferred to the new registration.
- A withdrawal from the Frankfurt Marathon is possible only on health grounds. In this case, the participant will receive a voucher code for next year’s event once the relevant conditions have been checked. The voucher code cannot be transferred to other people, competitions, or even years. This possibility does not apply to either the Children’s Race or the Mini-Marathon.
- Each participant receives their start number on-site upon presentation of their starting license. If they are unable to present their starting license, the start number will still be handed over if they can present their passport. Should the participant be unable to collect their start number in person, whoever is collecting it on their behalf must present the participant’s starting license and written confirmation from the participant, empowering them to do so on their behalf?
- Participants of the Shock-headed Peter Run start without a race number.
- It is forbidden to leave the course or take shortcuts, receive help from a non-participant (with a bicycle, or inline-skates), be accompanied by a non-participant, or use any other form of help.
- Aid stations are usually every 5km and have the following – clock, medical aid, own nutrition (only for eligible runners), mineral water, isotonic drinks, tea, troughs with water to dunk in your sponge, and litter bins. Organic bananas and gels would be available at limited aid stations
- Pace makers are available
- Participants can use the massage service between 12 noon and 5 pm in hall 1, level 1 after showering. This is a free service for all our athletes. The changing rooms and showers are available in hall 1, basement.
- Time limit applicable on the course for after which the course is thrown open to normal traffic.
- Full Marathon: 6 hrs
- Marathon relay: 6 hrs
- For the marathon relay, each team consists of four members each running part of the whole distance.
- runner: 12.9km
- runner: 6.1km
- runner: 9.5km
- runner: 13.5km
Contact Information
Mailing address: Mainova Franfurt Marathon, Motion Events GmbH, Sonnemannstr. 5, 60314 Frankfurt am Main
Telephone: +49 69 3700 468 – 0
Fax: +49 69 3700 468 – 11
Email: mail@frankfurt-marathon.com
Website: https://www.frankfurt-marathon.com
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