The Hunsrück Marathon is organised according to the guidelines of the DLV and the IAAF. Division of classes is in accordance with LAO. Delays are possible but you will be informed of this in good time. We´ll start whatever the weather! Every 4 to 5 kilometres are cared for the participants with mineral water, isotonic drinks. Bananas and energy bars at approx. 12, 18, 27 and 35 km.
The Marathon start is in Emmelshausen, at the Zap. It runs approx. 5 km through the suburbs of Emmelshausen leading ultimately to the Schinderhannes cycle path. This is an old railway route which was rebuilt as a cycle path. The track runs over 36 km to Kastellaun, the castle town of Hunsrück, and then further on to the district town, Simmern. The remaining kilometres combine together in the town of Simmern.
The entire route has a covered surface and the width of the cycle path is approx. 2.5 metres. On average, we have a start-finish gradient of approx. 120 m. Each kilometre is marked by signs.
The Half Marathon start is in Kastellaun at the train station, continuing on towards the school centre (Schulzentrum), the indoor swimming pool (Hallenbad) and residential area. Carry on along the ring-road to the industrial area, up to the Industriestraße onto the cycle path in the direction of the train station (Bahnhof) (the Start). From here the same route as for the marathon.
The Fun-run (6.3 km) start is in Neuerkirch level with the Ostendorf fashion house. From here it goes past the sports ground on to the cycle path to Simmern. You will pass the Start point here as well.
The goal/finish for all routes is the Schloßplatz (castle grounds) in Simmern.
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Hunrück Marathon is a well organized race about 100 km west of Frankfurt in the Hunsrück area. It´s a point to point race. Runners are taken to the starting point … MORE
Hunrück Marathon is a well organized race about 100 km west of Frankfurt in the Hunsrück area. It´s a point to point race. Runners are taken to the starting point by busses. You can choose between the full and the half marathon distance. The first 8 km take you through typical German villages – nothing spectacular, some industrial areas. Then the beautiful and from km 9 on the downhill part begins. Absolutely lovely! The finish in the city of Simmern is awesome! Very well organized! Finishers get a medal!