58th International Black Forest Marathon

The Black Forest Marathon in Bräunlingen, the oldest nature and women's marathon in the world, has been held annually since 1968 on the second weekend of October and attracts runners from all over the world to the picturesque landscape of the Black Forest ([marathon.de](https://www.marathon.de/laufevent/schwarzwald-marathon/?utm_source=openai)). In 2026, the traditional 58th edition will take place on Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11; the main races (marathon, relay marathon, half marathon, and 5 km) will be held on Sunday, while on Saturday targeted short distances such as the 10 km run, Nordic walking, as well as student and youth races (1.05 km and 1.75 km) will be offered ([spoferan.com](https://spoferan.com/en/events/58-schwarzwald-marathon-braeunlingen?utm_source=openai)). The route consists of about 80% paved forest paths and 20% asphalt; the first 21 km are slightly uphill, with an elevation gain of about 300 m; from kilometer 21, it is slightly downhill ([marathon.de](https://www.marathon.de/laufevent/schwarzwald-marathon/?utm_source=openai)). In the previous year, 2025, the event was held in mostly mild October weather – typically pleasant for runners, provided there were no unusual weather conditions (specific weather data for 2025 is currently not available). There is no lottery for registration, but a regular registration that is possible until October 8, 2026 ([spoferan.com](https://spoferan.com/en/events/58-schwarzwald-marathon-braeunlingen?utm_source=openai)). With an estimated participant size of 1,000 to 4,999 runners, the event is considered a medium-sized marathon event in Germany and offers an intimate yet traditional running atmosphere ([ahotu.com](https://www.ahotu.com/de/veranstaltung/schwarzwald-marathon?utm_source=openai)).

Marathon (42,195 km), Staffelmarathon, Halbmarathon (21,1 km), 10 km‑Lauf, 10 km Nordic Walking, 5 km‑Lauf, Schüler‑/Jugendläufe (1,05 km & 1,75 km)