Generali Cologne Marathon 2026

The Generali Köln Marathon (Generali Köln Marathon 2026) is a city-centre road marathon held in Cologne, Germany, with the principal race day on 4 October 2026. The event begins in Deutz (Ottoplatz) and finishes at the Komödienstraße beside the Kölner Dom, offering a flat, fast course that passes numerous Köln districts and landmarks. The course is officially measured and AIMS‑approved and is noted for strong spectator support and a festival atmosphere along the final kilometres. Participants can expect multiple aid stations positioned along the marathon route to support race-day logistics and comfort.

The event weekend comprises several races under the Generali Köln Marathon brand, including the Marathon, Halbmarathon, Staffelmarathon, Schulmarathon and Kinderlauf, with ancillary activities such as a Running.EXPO and packet pickup. Official materials and participant services (timing via transponder, finisher medal, optional race photography and optional finish shirt) are offered through the organiser, Kölner AusdauerSport GmbH, and registration for the 4 October 2026 race day is available on the official website. Course maps, GPX downloads and transport guidance are published on the event site; detailed start-wave schedules and some race-specific distances or split formats are provided on the respective race pages when available.