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Spreewald Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Schmogrow
DE

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Race date in 203 days: Apr 25, 2027 Sun
City · Distance: Schmogrow · 42.195km · 10km
Entry fee: €60Varies by event and entry period
Status: SoonSee how to enter ↗

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D-day as of Oct 4, 2026

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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

One of Brandenburg’s largest running festivals, held through the Spreewald waterways known as the “Venice of the North.” It offers a full marathon,

half marathon, 10km, 5km, and a night run across several villages.

A cheerful rural festival whose finisher finisher medal is shaped like the region’s famous pickle, or gherkin.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

2 race reports

Roland F.Ran in 2024 · Finish time 3:56:36

“The changing surfaces were not a problem, and there are no uphill sections in this area.”

Roland ran the flat full marathon in the Spreewald with a late-race acceleration strategy. He fell about 800 meters before the finish and needed medical help, but still placed third in his age group.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Der wechselnde Untergrund war kein Problem und Steigungen hat diese Gegend nicht.

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Birgit RiedlRan in 2011

“The refreshments were good and plentiful, and I enjoyed the atmosphere throughout.”

In Spreewald Marathon's half marathon event, the runner completed their first half marathon past canals, woods and bridges. Overcoming a brief low patch, they found the relaxed atmosphere and generous refreshments welcoming even for slower runners.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Verpflegung gab es gut und reichlich, die Stimmung war jederzeit gut.

Read the original on Laufspass

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Spreewald Marathon 2025 | Nachtlauf, Run & Bike Marathon, Kinderrennen und Radtour

VIQTRI

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Marathon

Entry cost €60

42,195 km Marathon-Lauf · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost €50

21.1 km half marathon-Lauf · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost €30

10 km Antenne Brandenburg Run · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5 km Run

Entry cost €20

subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

About 5 km Lübbenau Night Run | Walking | Hiking · 5 km Burg Night Run | Walking | Hiking

5 km Lübbenau Night Run | Walking | Hiking

Entry cost €29

subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5 km Burg Night Run | Walking | Hiking

Entry cost €29

subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 09:10

Event	Start
Marathon42.195km	09:10
Half21.0975km	09:10
10K10km	09:10

City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

Burg

Spreewald

FINISH

Schullandheim Burg, Byhleguhrer Str. 1

Finish · Google Maps

The events comprise the 42.195 km Marathon-Lauf, 21.1 km half marathon-Lauf, 10 km Antenne Brandenburg Lauf, 5 km Lauf,

and 5 km Burger Night Run | Walking | Hiking.

The finish is at Schullandheim Burg, Byhleguhrer Str. 1.

Typical race-season temperature: around 9°C (49°F): Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Finisher medal

Finisher certificate

Completed finisher medal Spreewald’s famous pickled cucumber motif

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

Multi-town event; via rail from Dresden/Leipzig alight at Cottbus then take a local bus to Burg (recommended stop 'Burg – Lindenstraße'), or via rail from Berlin alight at Lübbenau for the Lübbenau-based activities.

Main marathon is held in Burg (Spreewald) on the Sunday;

festival hub address is Am Hafen 6, 03096 Burg (Spreewald).

Getting to the finish

Same event hub in Burg as the start (Festplatz, Am Hafen 6); other satellite events are in Lübbenau and Straupitz.

Check vbb.de or cottbusverkehr.de for exact regional bus schedules from Cottbus to Burg.

More details

No dedicated organizer shuttle bus found between train stations and Burg;

regional public bus from Cottbus is the standard connection.

Source · checked Aug 23, 2026

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The Spreewald Marathon's online advance registration closes in early April, several days before the race (April 4 in the previous year),

while on-site registration remains available afterward at the Leineweber boathouse in Burg (Spreewald).

The Entry fee for each race category are published separately on the official website and vary depending on when you register.

Half marathon started at 10:00 a.m. in the previous year,

and finishers receive a finisher finisher medal inspired by the Spreewald region's specialty: pickles (gherkins).

As the event is considered one of Brandenburg's largest sporting events, participant routes are spread across several villages and parking and assembly points,

so it is advisable to check the official information on traffic and parking in advance.

Times are local to Schmogrow. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels that make race morning easy

5 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Schrebenza Apartments & Natur

Hotel · 3.6km

9.8/10(111)

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Landhotel Burg Im Spreewald

Hotel · 3.8km

8.7/10(1832)

View on Booking.com

Spreewald Pension Spreeaue

Pension · 4.7km

8.9/10(290)

View on Booking.com

Pension Willischza

Pension · 3.3km

8.9/10(162)

View on Booking.com

Spreewaldhof Schupan - Ferienhaus Antje

Accommodation · 4.9km

View on Booking.com

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Time for you, before and after the finish

45 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

SIT-DOWN TOURS7CARB LOADING7LOCAL TRANSIT3FAMILY PASS7TRAIL & OUTDOOR7CITY TOURS7EASY WALKING7

Berlin Half-Day Historical Spree River Cruise

€31

Spreewald Marathon

About Spreewald Marathon — what makes it special

A day you'll remember,long past the finish line.

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run

Spreewald Marathon runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

See it on video,feel it through their stories.

Spreewald Marathon 2025 | Nachtlauf, Run & Bike Marathon, Kinderrennen und Radtour

How to enter Spreewald Marathon — registration routes

How to reach the start line —start with what fits you.

Marathon

Half

10K

5 km Run

5 km Lübbenau Night Run | Walking | Hiking

5 km Burg Night Run | Walking | Hiking

Spreewald Marathon course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

Burg

Schullandheim Burg, Byhleguhrer Str. 1

Participant benefits

Finisher medal

Finisher certificate

Completed finisher medal Spreewald’s famous pickled cucumber motif

Where and when to collect your Spreewald Marathon race bib

To the start line,step by step.

Getting to the start

Getting to the finish

More details

From race morning to after the finish.

The race is one day,the trip can be longer.

Hotels near the Spreewald Marathon start line in Schmogrow

Hotels that make race morning easy

Schrebenza Apartments & Natur

Landhotel Burg Im Spreewald

Spreewald Pension Spreeaue

Pension Willischza

Spreewaldhof Schupan - Ferienhaus Antje

Time for you, before and after the finish

Berlin Half-Day Historical Spree River Cruise

Spree River & Landwehr Canal Boat Cruise

Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Berlin Historical Sites Cruise (Departing from Nikolaiviertel)

Berlin River Cruise + City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

Berlin Sightseeing Cruise (Salon Ship Hemingway)

Berlin: 1-Hour Spree Panorama Boat Tour with a Guide (German/English)

Berlin Kreuzberg Food Tour

Berlin Restaurant Tim Raue

Panoramapunkt Berlin Coffee & Cake Dining Activity & Experience

Berlin Kreuzberg Food Tour

Berlin Mitte Food Tour (3 Hours)

Berlin Mitte Culinary Food Tour

Döner Kebab Tour & City History

Berlin｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service from Berlin Tegel International Airport

Dresden｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service from Dresden Airport

Dresden Car Rental | Wide Range of Vehicles Available

Berlin East Side Gallery Admission Ticket

Berlin Wall Museum Admission Ticket

Berlin Computer Games Museum Admission Ticket

Feuerle Collection Admission Ticket, Berlin

Trabi Museum Ticket in Berlin

Berlin The Wall – Asisi Panorama Exhibition Fast-Track Ticket

IKONO Berlin Ticket

Berlin: Guided Bike Tour of the Berlin Wall and the Third Reich

Berlin Highlights Bike Tour

Berlin Wall & Third Reich Guided Bike Tour

Discover Alternative Berlin: Kreuzberg & Neukölln Bike Tour

Dresden, Saxon Switzerland, and Bastei Bridge Day Trip

Berlin Bike Sightseeing Tour

Berlin Wall & Cold War-Themed Bike Tour

Berlin Kreuzberg History & Culture Tour (120 Minutes)

Berlin World Balloon Experience

Berlin Mini Hot Rod Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

Berlin Big Bus City Tour

Potsdam Half-Day Trip from Berlin

Dresden Day Trip from Berlin

Berlin Icebar Ticket (Free Drink Included)

Berlin Wall Walking Tour

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

To the start line,
step by step.

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

With runners who dream of
the same start line.