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24. Fichtelgebirge Marathon
Description
The 23rd Fichtelgebirgsmarathon in Bad Alexandersbad will take place on July 4, 2026, in the picturesque spa park and offers a challenging and nature-oriented running experience. Since its premiere over two decades ago – the classic was first celebrated around 2002 as part of its 20th anniversary in 2022 – the race has developed into a popular event with three distances: marathon, half marathon, and 10 km run ([marathon.de](https://www.marathon.de/laufevent/fichtelgebirgsmarathon/?utm_source=openai)). The marathon route is demanding with about 800 meters of elevation gain and mostly leads over paved forest and hiking trails as well as forest roads – through the magnificent panoramic landscapes of the Fichtelgebirge, past the Haberstein and around the Kösseinemassiv ([marathon.de](https://www.marathon.de/laufevent/fichtelgebirgsmarathon/?utm_source=openai)).
Participants start and finish in the idyllic spa park of Bad Alexandersbad – past the castle terraces, along the Luisenquelle, up to the archway of the castle ([marathon.de](https://www.marathon.de/laufevent/fichtelgebirgsmarathon/?utm_source=openai)). The half marathon distance with about 400 meters of elevation gain and the scenically attractive 10 km route (approx. 225 meters of elevation gain) are ideal for runners looking for a shorter yet still demanding route ([laufrennen.de](https://laufrennen.de/en/race-pages/fichtelgebirgsmarathon_halbmarathon/?utm_source=openai)).
Regarding the entry fee: The cost for the 10 km run is 20–25 €, for the half marathon and marathon it is 32–37 € each ([marathon.de](https://www.marathon.de/laufevent/fichtelgebirgsmarathon/?utm_source=openai)). A lottery is not known; no mention of one has been found in previous sources, so it seems there is no such regulation.
The weather conditions in July in the Fichtelgebirge are usually warm, ideal for running, but sometimes characterized by moderate showers – specific values from the previous year are not available, a typical expectation would be temperatures around 20–25 °C with local thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Note on the number of participants: No information on the expected or previous number of participants could be found in publicly available sources. The official website or registration systems may provide details on this – currently, 0 is listed as a placeholder.
Participants start and finish in the idyllic spa park of Bad Alexandersbad – past the castle terraces, along the Luisenquelle, up to the archway of the castle ([marathon.de](https://www.marathon.de/laufevent/fichtelgebirgsmarathon/?utm_source=openai)). The half marathon distance with about 400 meters of elevation gain and the scenically attractive 10 km route (approx. 225 meters of elevation gain) are ideal for runners looking for a shorter yet still demanding route ([laufrennen.de](https://laufrennen.de/en/race-pages/fichtelgebirgsmarathon_halbmarathon/?utm_source=openai)).
Regarding the entry fee: The cost for the 10 km run is 20–25 €, for the half marathon and marathon it is 32–37 € each ([marathon.de](https://www.marathon.de/laufevent/fichtelgebirgsmarathon/?utm_source=openai)). A lottery is not known; no mention of one has been found in previous sources, so it seems there is no such regulation.
The weather conditions in July in the Fichtelgebirge are usually warm, ideal for running, but sometimes characterized by moderate showers – specific values from the previous year are not available, a typical expectation would be temperatures around 20–25 °C with local thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Note on the number of participants: No information on the expected or previous number of participants could be found in publicly available sources. The official website or registration systems may provide details on this – currently, 0 is listed as a placeholder.
Distances
Marathon (42 km), Halbmarathon (21,1 km), 10 km‑Lauf
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