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The course of The Hamburg Marathon is generally flat
23 Apr 2021 - 26 Apr 2021
Germany's largest spring marathon, with more than 25,000 participants, was awarded a gold label by the World Athletics Association. This is not surprising, as this run is praised for its charm and excellent organisation. The participants run right through the heart of the metropolis, and with the enthusiastic atmosphere of the Hamburg Marathon, they are on their way to a great time. Something that is definitely possible on this flat course!
Globalrunning offers you a package with a guaranteed runner’s bib and accommodation. Furthermore, we offer the possibility that family members or friends can travel with you as companions and together you can enjoy this event.
Take a look at our packages. We ensure that during your stay in Hamburg everything is arranged down to the last detail so that the athlete can fully devote himself or herself to the run. Whether individually or with a running group, with us you run around the world!
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The course of The Hamburg Marathon is generally flat
The map below shows the locations of the start & finish, our hotels of choice and the expo location. Underneath the map, there are two buttons which show the course and elevation maps of the event.
LegendFriday, 23 April 2021
Hello Hamburg! Today you arrived in Hamburg with your own transport. You can check in at hotel Elbbrucken, the accommodation for the next few days. Afterwards you will of course still have enough time to discover the city of Hamburg. One of the absolute highlights of the city is the Warehouse District. Here you can take a nice tour by boat. In the trendy district 'Schanzenviertel' you can enjoy the culinary side of Hamburg.
Saturday, 24 April 2021
After you have enjoyed the daily breakfast buffet, the whole day is at your leisure. However, you will also need to pick up your bib number today, in case you did not do it yesterday. A visit to the city beach of Sankt Pauli, situated on the river Elbe, is a nice way to relax and work towards tomorrow's big day!
Sunday, 25 April 2021
Today is the big day! The time has finally come! The Hamburg Half Marathon and Marathon will start early, so make sure you are on time. On this flat and fast track you can have a nice personal time. In the evening you can enjoy your performance in the vibrant city of Hamburg, where the evenings are lively.
Monday, 26 April 2021
The last day of your running trip. After breakfast buffet you can check out of the hotel at your leisure. Afterwards you have the opportunity to visit Hamburg for the last time before you start your journey home!
We do not offer transport for this arrangement by default. However, we do offer the option to book flights with us. Prices will vary if you choose to make use of our service.
Hotel Elbbrücken enjoys a quiet location in the city of Hamburg. Nevertheless, it still has a central location, making it an ideal starting point for your stay in Hamburg. From the hotel, you can reach the city centre by public transport within 20 minutes, and the main train station is only 10 minutes away. Travellers arriving by car can park in the hotel's own car park for a fee (book directly with the hotel in advance). Located along the scenic Elbe Trail, runners can ideally prepare here for the Hamburg Marathon or Half Marathon.
The rooms in this 3-star hotel offer you the comfort you need to be well prepared for the start of the marathon weekend in the German port city. In the hotel you can enjoy the delicious breakfast buffet before you go out in Hamburg. In the vicinity of the hotel there are restaurants where you can discover the culinary side of the city in the evening. A visit to the Alster lake or Hamburg's impressive harbour can also be reached by public transport, as can the start and finish locations of the races on Sunday.
The beautiful Hanseatic city of Hamburg is a fantastic destination for a short city trip. The city has a multifaceted charm, where the industrial background is interspersed with modern architecture and a lively atmosphere. This metropolis has an interesting history, famous sights such as the Reeperbahn and the harbor.