Marathon | Generali Köln Marathon

The event "Marathon | Generali Köln Marathon" is scheduled for 4 October 2026 and starts in Deutz (Opladener Straße at Ottoplatz) with the finish on Komödienstraße at the foot of the Kölner Dom (Cologne Cathedral). The race is presented as a fast, flat and officially measured AIMS‑certified course that passes major Cologne districts and landmarks including Deutzer Brücke, the Chocolate Museum and the Kranhäuser. The marathon day also includes related events (Staffelmarathon and Schulmarathon) and a full Running.EXPO for bib collection and race services.

Logistics emphasise participant support and convenience: there are 11 aid stations along the course, transponder bib timing provided by Race Result, and a 6‑hour overall time limit with a stated finish cut‑off at about 18:00. Entry is via the official site, there is a participant cap of 15,000 for the marathon and student discounts via the Kölner Studi‑Werk Cup when conditions are met. Participants unable to collect at the expo may have start documents shipped for a fee, and the organiser provides travel guidance including free local public‑transport tickets for participants.