Westenergie Marathon – The marathon around Baldeneysee

The Westenergie Marathon – Der Marathon rund um den Baldeneysee is a lakeside road running festival held at Baldeneysee in Essen, Germany, combining a full marathon with the Westenergie Seerunde, the AllbauTeamStaffel relay, a Mini‑Marathon and a Walking Day. The event uses an AIMS‑measured course around the Baldeneysee with the marathon held over two laps and the Seerunde run as a single loop, and it is organised in partnership with TUSEM Essen and sponsor Westenergie. Race services explicitly noted by the organiser include official chip timing (Cologne Timing), pacers for target times, medals for finishers and on‑site bib pick‑up the day before and on race morning. Participants and teams can register online via the event website where results and certificates from prior years are published.

The weekend format spans bib collection and event activities on Saturday 10 October and race day on Sunday 11 October 2026, with the main marathon and sub‑events starting at different times (for example the Seerunde at 09:45 and the marathon at 10:00 as listed for the 2026 edition). The AllbauTeamStaffel is run as a four‑person relay with distinct changeover points and organised transfers for relay teammates, and the event provides route support including aid stations, medical cover and toilets along the course. Ancillary services mentioned by the organiser include bag drop, shower/changing facilities at the Regattahaus, parking and good public transport connections to the Seaside Beach start/finish area.