From the WHP annual calendar · Sunday, April 18, 2027

Leipzig Marathon 2027 – Relay Through Bach's City

Leipzig Marathon: 42.195 km through the city of culture on the Pleiße. Relay for 4 people. Historic route through downtown, Auwaldpark, and the musicians' quarter. Approx. 8,000 finishers. A growing market thanks to new corporate settlements (Amazon, BMW). Ideal for a company relay team.

Idea to get started

An autumn marathon, ideal after summer training. Auwaldpark training loop for running groups. Coffeehouse culture after the run. East-West team bridge: company relay with colleagues from Berlin and Leipzig.

Did you know?

of 18–29-year-olds are active enough
65%
of 45–64-year-olds are active enough
47%

Just over half (52%) of 18- to 64-year-olds in Germany meet the WHO recommendation for aerobic activity. Among 18- to 29-year-olds it is 65%, among 45- to 64-year-olds 47%.

Source: Bundesministerium für Gesundheit, Bewegungsförderung bei Erwachsenen (18–64 Jahre) in Deutschland, Kurzversion (GEDA 2019/2020)

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