
Marathon
The Uniper Düsseldorf Marathon offers a varied, mostly flat course that leads through many of Düsseldorf's most beautiful neighbourhoods - ideal for achieving the best times, but also for enjoying the city and its atmosphere.
Start
- 📍Location: Joseph-Beuys-Ufer, directly on the Rhine
- Start with a view of the Rhine - the start area is centrally located and offers an impressive backdrop right on the Rhine promenade.
Section 1: Heading north
- The route initially runs along the Rhine towards the exhibition centre and Nordpark.
- After approx. 5 kilometres, the first refreshment station is reached near the Aquazoo - time for a short energy boost.
Section 2: Back to the city centre
- The route then heads south back to the city centre.
- After around 13 kilometres, you cross the Oberkassel Bridge and reach the left bank of the Rhine.
Section 3: Oberkassel & half marathon mark
- In Oberkassel, a loop takes you through the charming neighbourhood.
- Here you also reach the half marathon mark (21.0975 km) - a real highlight in between!
Section 4: Back across the Rhine & city centre
- Back across the Rhine, this time back to the right-hand side.
- Now the route heads directly towards the famous Königsallee (Kö) - Düsseldorf's magnificent boulevard.
- The route then passes the green Zoopark - a small haven of peace in the centre of the city.
Section 5: Media harbour & final spurt
- The route continues towards the Media Harbour, where the modern cityscape meets the romance of the Rhine.
- After another loop along Königsallee, the route turns off for the final kilometres.
Finish
- 📍Location: Unteres Rheinwerft - right in Düsseldorf's historic city centre
- An emotional finish right on the Rhine - cheering spectators, music, pure emotion.
- And best of all: the Altbier is not far away!