Changes to registration data can be submitted by E-Mail until 01/09/2023.

On Sunday, the first aid station will open at 8:00 am in the start/finish area (salt-water bath). Medical care will also be available on the racecourse. We recommend consulting the doctor as soon as you notice even the slightest health impairment.

Note: Please take part only if you are healthy and in good condition. If this is not the case, we permit our paramedics and stewards to remove you from the race if your health is endangered.

 Results will be classified by age group (men/women). 

You can find a route planner and all information about directions under "Directions and spectators / Directions.

Online registration is possible until 06/09/2023.

Runners who withdraw during the race (for health reasons) will be taken to the finish area by a Red Cross vehicle.

Every participant who reaches the finish within the specified time limit will receive a finisher medal. Every participant will also receive a certificate that can be downloaded from the ebm‑papst Marathon website (ebmpapst-marathon.de) after the event and printed. All six overall winners of each event (except the duo marathon) will receive their awards at the awards ceremony on the main stage.

For safety reasons, the use of baby joggers is not permitted on the course and will lead to disqualification of the participant.

When you receive your start number, you will also get safety pins for attaching it.

Please be aware that for safety reasons, accompaniment by bicycle or any other aids is not permitted and will lead to disqualification of the participant.

• for unsporting or undisciplined conduct
• for unauthorised outside assistance, such as bicycle pacemakers or walking poles (except for Nordic walking)
• for folding or covering the start number
• for taking shortcuts
• for failing to cross the timing mats along the route
• for duo marathon participants: starting before or after the relay area
• for inline races: starting without a helmet
• for handcycle: crossing the centre line

Marathon

The route runs from Niedernhall along the Kochertalstraße downstream to Ernsbach and then along the cycle path to the turnaround point in Sindringen. From there it returns to the start/finish. Then it goes through Niedernhall and continues on to Künzelsau, where it reaches turnaround point 2 and then returns to the finish.

Duo-Marathon, 27 + 15 km

Here two runners can join forces to cover the marathon distance. Runner 1 runs from Niedernhall to Sindringen and back (27 km) – Switch in the start/finish area – Runner 2 then runs from Niedernhall to Künzelsau and back to the finish line at Niedernhall (15 km). Only one registration is needed for each team. Runner 1 (27 km) cannot take part in the marathon at the same time.

Half-marathon

The route runs from Niedernhall along the Kochertalstraße downstream to Ernsbach. It then takes the cycle path through Forchtenberg and Weissbach and back to the finish in Niedernhall.

10 km run

The route runs from Niedernhall along the Kochertalstraße downstream until shortly before Forchtenberg. It then goes to Weissbach and takes the cycle path back to the finish in Niedernhall.

Inline race

The route for this race, which is ranked complete with official times, runs from Niedernhall along the Kochertalstrasse almost to Sindringen, back to Weissbach and from there on the cycle path to the finish line at Niedernhall. You can really turn up the pace on the 23-kilometre-long route. The highway code must be observed along the entire route!

In addition, this race is the final event of the Baden-Wuerttemberg Inline Cup (BWIC). For more information on the BWIC and its rules and regulations, visit them on the Internet at www.bwic.de.
Please note: For safety reasons, inline skaters are only permitted to start if they are wearing a helmet. Failure to comply with this requirement will lead to immediate disqualification. Wearing hand, knee and elbow protectors is strongly recommended!

Handcycle

The handcycle race starts in Niedernhall, travelling in the direction of Sindringen. From there, it goes along the Kochertalstraße to Sindringen and then back again to Weißbach. Then another turnaround and they start the second lap, cycling again to the turnaround point in Sindringen and back to Weißbach, where they cross the bridge over the Kocher and take the cycle path back to the finish in Niedernhall. Cycling on the right-hand side is strictly enforced and crossing the centre line results in disqualification. The route, approximately 40 km in length, has not been officially measured.

There are changing rooms and showers for men and women at the gymnasium in Niedernhall and also at the open-air swimming pool. For men there is also a shower container in the car park at the open-air swimming pool. Changing rooms and showers for handcycle riders are in the salt-water bath in Niedernhall. Your start number authorises admission to the facilities.

Personal refreshments for the marathon can be left at the gymnasium in Niedernhall until 7:15 am on Sunday (unbreakable bottles – no glass – labelled with: name and start number).

On the day of the event, preliminary results will be posted in the gymnasium on an ongoing basis. You can also view your results on the touchscreens in the training tent and in the ebm‑papst tent.

Every finisher can download any number of finish line photos at www.go4it-foto.de. There will be at least one photo of all finishers wearing a visible start number on their midriffs at the finish line.

This should get out .... A healthy and inexpensive breakfast will be available from 06:30 in the ebm‑papst tent.

New! A rich & healthy breakfast is available from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. on the 1st floor in the sports hall.

Each participant who registers by 30.06. will receive a matching functional shirt with the starting documents at the distribution. For participants who register after 30.06., there are functional shirts while stocks last.

Sunday, 10/09/2023 at 8:00 am in the start/finish area.

There is an information stand in the gymnasium in Niedernhall.

For the little runners, free childcare will be available from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm at the tennis club.

New! You can drop off your sports bag etc. at the sports hall in Niedernhall.

• On September 09, 2023, the checkroom will be open from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Please pick up your clothes by 16:30 at the latest.
• On September 10, 2023, the checkroom will be open from 06:30 to 16:30. Please pick up your garments no later than 16:30.

Please note that no liability will be assumed for any wardrobe items dropped off. Additional checkroom lockers and lockers are available in the outdoor pool.

Hours:

• Saturday, 1:30 - 6:00 pm
• Sunday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Many prestigious athletics equipment manufacturers and other exhibitors from the fields of health and nutrition will be represented. Visitors can attend the running show free of charge.

After showering, you can use our massage service from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm in the sports hall.

For a fee, you can have your medal engraved on Sunday from 09:00 to 16:00 in the gym.

There will be meeting points for running groups on the lawn across from the educational centre. Please contact the organising team orgateam@ebmpapst-marathon.de if you want to set up your own meeting point.

Every participant who registers by 06/09/2023 will receive confirmation of registration. Please show your confirmation on request when picking up your starting papers.

Every participant who registers by 06/09/2023 will receive confirmation of registration. Please show your confirmation on request when picking up your starting papers.

Late registrations are possible after 06/09/2023 for a surcharge of 5,00 € until one hour before the start of the desired disciplines at the on-site registration. For children's races there are no fees for late registration.

Saturday, 09/09/2023

• Nordic Walking and Recreational run: 1:30 - 3:00 pm
• All disciplines, start Sunday: 1:30 - 6:00 pm

Sunday, 10/09/2023

• Marathon, duo marathon, half marathon, 10-km run: 06:30 a.m. - *
• Children's runs, handbike, inline run: 09:30 a.m. - *

* one hour before the start of the desired discipline.

Both routes may be run with and without Nordic Walking sticks.

You can find an overview of the car parks in the Downloads.

Saturday, 12/09/2020 (6:00 - 9:00 pm) in the ebm‑papst tent. All noodle dishes are included in the admission price of € 8.00. The pasta party is open to all participants and their guests. You can get tickets at the door.

Once the registration fee has been collected, there is no right to a refund of the entry fee. Further details can be found in the valid ABG's

The top six overall winners (m/f) of the disciplines marathon, half-marathon, 10-km run and inline race will receive their awards on the main stage in the ebm‑papst tent. For the disciplines duo marathon and handcycle, the top three overall winners (m/f) will be presented with awards. At the Bambini Marathon there will be one award ceremony (U6), at the Mini-10 there will be two award ceremony (U8 and U10), at the Mini Half Marathon there will be three award ceremony (U10, U12 and U14) and at the Mini Marathon there will also be three award ceremony (U12, U14 and U16). Both male and female.The awards ceremony for the Nordic walking, the Nordic walking teams and the Recreational run will be held on Saturday at 5:00pm. For the disciplines marathon, duo marathon and 10-km run, the top three winners (m/f) in each age group will be presented with their certificates and prizes at the issuing point in the ebm‑papst tent. You can see the exact times of the awards ceremonies here.

The sponsor run will be held on a small circuit. For each lap the children complete, ebm‑papst will donate a given amount to charity. The sponsor run will take place on Sunday, from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm in front of the ebm‑papst tent.

Start times and the complete program sequence you will find here.

The start will take place in the Brückenwiesenweg near the Niedernhall sports facilities, in the downstream direction towards Sindringen. Only runners with official start numbers may enter the start area. Please take a position corresponding to your skill level (strong runners start in front). Please follow the instructions of our helpers to ensure a smooth start.

You can find the starter lists by searching for a participant or a start number here.

Please pick up your starting papers in the Niedernhall gymnasium first and then go to the start area.

Times for start number handout:

Saturday,  

• 1:30 - 3:00 pm Start number handout for Nordic walking and Recreational run
• 1:30 - 6:00 pm Start number handout for all races

Sunday,

• 6:30 am Start number handout for marathon, duo marathon, 10 km run
• 9:30 am Start number handout for kids' runs, handcycle, inline race

At the ebm‑papst Marathon, time is measured exclusively with the MikaTag.

For information about the ChampionChip, contact:
Mika Timing GmbH, Kürtener Straße 11b, 51465 Bergisch Gladbach
Phone: 02202 / 2401-0, Fax.: 02202 2401-29
E-mail: info@mikatiming.de
www.mikatiming.de

The transponder is located on the back of your race number and must not be bent, please also wear the race number on your chest.

You can find an overview of the racecourses in the Downloads.

Regional dance and music groups will cheer on the participants along the route.

Please use the toilets at the open-air swimming pool and the school in Niedernhall. Additional toilet containers will be available between the pedestrian bridges and the Niedernhall gymnasium.

Here you can find some valuable training tips and theories to view online or download:

• www.runnersworld.de
• www.marathon-vorbereitung.com
• www.laufcampus.com

See Sport shirt

There is free accommodation in the sports hall. For this, please write an e-mail to orgateam@ebmpapst-marathon.de

One runner can take the place of another until 01/09/2023 by sending an e-mail to orgateam@ebmpapst-marathon.de or you can also arrange a substitution on 09/09 and 10/09/2023 at the timekeeping / trouble counter.

It will cost 5,00 €.

Overall winners of first to sixth place (men/women) will receive their certificates during the awards ceremony on the main stage in the ebm‑papst tent. The first three age group winners (men/women) in each event will receive their certificates in the the ebm‑papst tent.

All participants can download their certificates around a week after the event under "Results / Certificate" and print them.

There will be refreshment stations at least every 5 km along the route. At various parts of the route, water, isotonic drinks, sparkling apple juice and fruit will be available.

Changing events is only possible if we are informed in time. Anyone who changes events without written notification will not be ranked as they are not registered for the new event. To change events, please contact the registration desk for the event for which you are registered.

It will cots 5,00 €.

The relay zone for duo-marathon is in Haalstraße in Niedernhall. The participant running the second part has to get there on time by himself.

There will be separate rankings for men and women. For all events (except Nordic walking), there will be overall rankings for all participants and rankings by age group.

There will be team rankings for runners, inliners, children's races and Nordic walking. For runners and inliners, the team with the most kilometres run will receive an award. For the children's races and Nordic walking, the team with the most runners will receive an award.

See: Time limits

Average temperatures in mid-September are approximately 13° to 16° Celsius. All events will take place regardless of weather conditions. No refunds of entry fees will granted due to bad weather.

We offer professional pacing by experienced runners over the entire marathon course for these target times:

Marathon (blue balloon)

• 3:30
• 4:00
• 4:30

Half-marathon(green balloon)

• 1:30
• 1:45
• 2:00

10-km run (yellow balloon)

• 0:50
• 1:00

The pacemakers are identified by a balloon showing the target time.