On 10 May 2026, the Gutenberg Half Marathon turns the city of Mainz into a large spring running festival, drawing thousands of runners for a flat, speedy road event. The route is a sightseeing-style loop on wide, closed streets that passes the historic Old Town, Mainz Cathedral, sections of the Rhine riverfront, and vibrant residential districts where bands and cheering groups line the course. Known for being fast and mostly flat, the layout features long straights and gentle inclines, making it suitable for PB seekers and first-time half marathon runners alike. The 10 km and half marathon start separately but share the same energetic atmosphere and finish area in the heart of Mainz. With strong organisation and a famously supportive local crowd, it remains one of Germany’s most popular spring road races.
Races
The 10 km-Lauf is also held on Sunday 10 May 2026 at 8:45 a.m., organised by motion events GmbH in Mainz city centre, a 10 km road race on the same closed-city streets that loops through the historic heart of Mainz with big-city atmosphere, music and spectators along much of the route.
Halbmarathon (21,1 km) – The half marathon takes place on Sunday 10 May 2026 at 10:00 a.m., organised by motion events GmbH in cooperation with the Stadt Mainz, starting and finishing in Mainz city centre (Große Bleiche / Innenstadt, 55116 Mainz, Germany) on a flat, sightseeing-style 21.1 km course through the Altstadt, Neustadt and party-packed Mombach district.
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FAQs
What is the Gutenberg 10 km-Lauf?
How long is the Gutenberg 10 km-Lauf?
Where does the Gutenberg 10 km-Lauf take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Gutenberg 10 km-Lauf?
How can I prepare for the Gutenberg 10 km-Lauf?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Gutenberg 10 km-Lauf?
The 10 km-Lauf is also held on Sunday 10 May 2026 at 8:45 a.m., organised by motion events GmbH in Mainz city centre, a 10 km road race on the same closed-city streets that loops through the historic heart of Mainz with big-city atmosphere, music and spectators along much of the route.
The Gutenberg 10 km-Lauf is 10km long.
The Gutenberg 10 km-Lauf takes place in Mainz, Germany.
Runna classifies the Gutenberg 10 km-Lauf 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 Gutenberg 10 km-Lauf?
The 10 km-Lauf is also held on Sunday 10 May 2026 at 8:45 a.m., organised by motion events GmbH in Mainz city centre, a 10 km road race on the same closed-city streets that loops through the historic heart of Mainz with big-city atmosphere, music and spectators along much of the route.
How long is the Gutenberg 10 km-Lauf?
The Gutenberg 10 km-Lauf is 10km long.
Where does the Gutenberg 10 km-Lauf take place?
The Gutenberg 10 km-Lauf takes place in Mainz, Germany.
What is the elevation gain of the Gutenberg 10 km-Lauf?
Runna classifies the Gutenberg 10 km-Lauf elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Gutenberg 10 km-Lauf?
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 Gutenberg 10 km-Lauf?
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 Gutenberg Halbmarathon?
How long is the Gutenberg Halbmarathon?
Where does the Gutenberg Halbmarathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Gutenberg Halbmarathon?
How can I prepare for the Gutenberg Halbmarathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Gutenberg Halbmarathon?
Halbmarathon (21,1 km) – The half marathon takes place on Sunday 10 May 2026 at 10:00 a.m., organised by motion events GmbH in cooperation with the Stadt Mainz, starting and finishing in Mainz city centre (Große Bleiche / Innenstadt, 55116 Mainz, Germany) on a flat, sightseeing-style 21.1 km course through the Altstadt, Neustadt and party-packed Mombach district.
The Gutenberg Halbmarathon is 21km long.
The Gutenberg Halbmarathon takes place in Mainz, Germany.
Runna classifies the Gutenberg Halbmarathon 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 Gutenberg Halbmarathon?
Halbmarathon (21,1 km) – The half marathon takes place on Sunday 10 May 2026 at 10:00 a.m., organised by motion events GmbH in cooperation with the Stadt Mainz, starting and finishing in Mainz city centre (Große Bleiche / Innenstadt, 55116 Mainz, Germany) on a flat, sightseeing-style 21.1 km course through the Altstadt, Neustadt and party-packed Mombach district.
How long is the Gutenberg Halbmarathon?
The Gutenberg Halbmarathon is 21km long.
Where does the Gutenberg Halbmarathon take place?
The Gutenberg Halbmarathon takes place in Mainz, Germany.
What is the elevation gain of the Gutenberg Halbmarathon?
Runna classifies the Gutenberg Halbmarathon elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Gutenberg Halbmarathon?
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 Gutenberg Halbmarathon?
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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