The organizers describe the “Rund um Wellen” Marathon, founded in 1971, as Germany’s fourth-oldest marathon according to Wikipedia.
It takes place every year on the first Sunday of August at the TSV Wellen clubhouse in Wellen, Beverstedt, Lower Saxony.
Alongside the full marathon (42.195 km), the program also includes half marathon, 11 km, 5 km and Kids Run.
Advance registration is available only through the official website and closes approximately one week before the race (July 27 in the previous year).
Entry fee is paid by bank transfer (direct debit)—note that there are no refunds if you do not participate after registering.
Same-day registration is also available until 30 minutes before each event’s start,
but an additional €3 registration fee applies to every event except Kids Run.
As a typical small-town German marathon organized jointly by the TSV Wellen athletics club and the local fire brigade,
runners should check the official website, which is updated annually, for the final Entry fee, start times and other details.
