On 12 April 2026, runners, walkers and relay teams converge on Hannover for one of Germany’s biggest road-running festivals. The programme includes the classic marathon (42.195 km), half marathon (21.1 km), 10 km, and the popular marathon relay, with children’s and family races held over the event weekend as well. All main distances follow a fast, asphalt city loop with only minimal elevation, ideal for personal bests and championship qualifying times. The route threads past key landmarks, wide boulevards and lively spectator zones, creating a true big-city race atmosphere in the heart of Lower Saxony.
Races
The 10 km Run at the ADAC Marathon Hannover 2026 also takes place on Sunday, 12 April 2026 in Hannover, starting near the Neues Rathaus and organised by eichels: Event as part of the same race festival. With a flat city-centre route and masses of crowd support, this distance is perfect for runners seeking a fast spring 10K in a major event atmosphere.
Also on 12 April 2026, the Halbmarathon at the ADAC Marathon Hannover gives runners a 21.1 km city circuit from the same Friedrichswall start/finish area, under the organisation of eichels: Event. Designed as a single, lively loop past many of Hannover’s landmarks, this half marathon offers a big-city race vibe with a slightly gentler distance than the full 42K.
On Sunday, 12 April 2026, the ADAC Marathon Hannover sends marathon runners out on a 42.195 km loop through the city centre of Hannover, Germany, starting and finishing on Friedrichswall in front of the Neues Rathaus, organised by eichels: Event with ADAC as title sponsor. The course is famously flat and fast—with only about 20 m of elevation difference—making it ideal for personal bests and championship qualifying times in Niedersachsen’s biggest running event.
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FAQs
What is the ADAC Marathon Hannover 10km?
How long is the ADAC Marathon Hannover 10km?
Where does the ADAC Marathon Hannover 10km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the ADAC Marathon Hannover 10km?
How can I prepare for the ADAC Marathon Hannover 10km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the ADAC Marathon Hannover 10km?
The 10 km Run at the ADAC Marathon Hannover 2026 also takes place on Sunday, 12 April 2026 in Hannover, starting near the Neues Rathaus and organised by eichels: Event as part of the same race festival. With a flat city-centre route and masses of crowd support, this distance is perfect for runners seeking a fast spring 10K in a major event atmosphere.
The ADAC Marathon Hannover 10km is 10km long.
The ADAC Marathon Hannover 10km takes place in Hanover, Germany.
Runna classifies the ADAC Marathon Hannover 10km elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the ADAC Marathon Hannover 10km?
The 10 km Run at the ADAC Marathon Hannover 2026 also takes place on Sunday, 12 April 2026 in Hannover, starting near the Neues Rathaus and organised by eichels: Event as part of the same race festival. With a flat city-centre route and masses of crowd support, this distance is perfect for runners seeking a fast spring 10K in a major event atmosphere.
How long is the ADAC Marathon Hannover 10km?
The ADAC Marathon Hannover 10km is 10km long.
Where does the ADAC Marathon Hannover 10km take place?
The ADAC Marathon Hannover 10km takes place in Hanover, Germany.
What is the elevation gain of the ADAC Marathon Hannover 10km?
Runna classifies the ADAC Marathon Hannover 10km elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the ADAC Marathon Hannover 10km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the ADAC Marathon Hannover 10km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the ADAC Marathon Hannover Half Marathon?
How long is the ADAC Marathon Hannover Half Marathon?
Where does the ADAC Marathon Hannover Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the ADAC Marathon Hannover Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the ADAC Marathon Hannover Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the ADAC Marathon Hannover Half Marathon?
Also on 12 April 2026, the Halbmarathon at the ADAC Marathon Hannover gives runners a 21.1 km city circuit from the same Friedrichswall start/finish area, under the organisation of eichels: Event. Designed as a single, lively loop past many of Hannover’s landmarks, this half marathon offers a big-city race vibe with a slightly gentler distance than the full 42K.
The ADAC Marathon Hannover Half Marathon is 21km long.
The ADAC Marathon Hannover Half Marathon takes place in Hanover, Germany.
Runna classifies the ADAC Marathon Hannover Half Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the ADAC Marathon Hannover Half Marathon?
Also on 12 April 2026, the Halbmarathon at the ADAC Marathon Hannover gives runners a 21.1 km city circuit from the same Friedrichswall start/finish area, under the organisation of eichels: Event. Designed as a single, lively loop past many of Hannover’s landmarks, this half marathon offers a big-city race vibe with a slightly gentler distance than the full 42K.
How long is the ADAC Marathon Hannover Half Marathon?
The ADAC Marathon Hannover Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the ADAC Marathon Hannover Half Marathon take place?
The ADAC Marathon Hannover Half Marathon takes place in Hanover, Germany.
What is the elevation gain of the ADAC Marathon Hannover Half Marathon?
Runna classifies the ADAC Marathon Hannover Half Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the ADAC Marathon Hannover Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the ADAC Marathon Hannover Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the ADAC Marathon Hannover Marathon?
How long is the ADAC Marathon Hannover Marathon?
Where does the ADAC Marathon Hannover Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the ADAC Marathon Hannover Marathon?
How can I prepare for the ADAC Marathon Hannover Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the ADAC Marathon Hannover Marathon?
On Sunday, 12 April 2026, the ADAC Marathon Hannover sends marathon runners out on a 42.195 km loop through the city centre of Hannover, Germany, starting and finishing on Friedrichswall in front of the Neues Rathaus, organised by eichels: Event with ADAC as title sponsor. The course is famously flat and fast—with only about 20 m of elevation difference—making it ideal for personal bests and championship qualifying times in Niedersachsen’s biggest running event.
The ADAC Marathon Hannover Marathon is 42km long.
The ADAC Marathon Hannover Marathon takes place in Hanover, Germany.
Runna classifies the ADAC Marathon Hannover Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the ADAC Marathon Hannover Marathon?
On Sunday, 12 April 2026, the ADAC Marathon Hannover sends marathon runners out on a 42.195 km loop through the city centre of Hannover, Germany, starting and finishing on Friedrichswall in front of the Neues Rathaus, organised by eichels: Event with ADAC as title sponsor. The course is famously flat and fast—with only about 20 m of elevation difference—making it ideal for personal bests and championship qualifying times in Niedersachsen’s biggest running event.
How long is the ADAC Marathon Hannover Marathon?
The ADAC Marathon Hannover Marathon is 42km long.
Where does the ADAC Marathon Hannover Marathon take place?
The ADAC Marathon Hannover Marathon takes place in Hanover, Germany.
What is the elevation gain of the ADAC Marathon Hannover Marathon?
Runna classifies the ADAC Marathon Hannover Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the ADAC Marathon Hannover Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the ADAC Marathon Hannover Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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