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40. Haspa Marathon Hamburg
Description
The 40th Haspa Marathon Hamburg, Germany's largest spring marathon, will take place on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Hamburg and marks the remarkable anniversary of the event. The first edition was held 40 years ago – in 1986 – and since then, the marathon has developed into a highlight in the running calendar, attracting runners from both home and abroad. In the previous year (2025), the marathon was already sold out weeks in advance in the fall, demonstrating the ongoing boom in running ([welt.de](https://www.welt.de/256007154?utm_source=openai)).
For 2026, a total of up to 34,000 participants are expected – divided into 20,000 in the marathon, 8,000 in the half marathon, and 1,500 relay teams of four runners each ([haspa-marathon-hamburg.de](https://haspa-marathon-hamburg.de/en/the-haspa-marathon-hamburg-2026-is-officially-sold-out/?utm_source=openai)). Additionally, the popular youth and junior race "Das Zehntel" will feature about 12,000 children and teenagers on Saturday, so up to 46,000 sports enthusiasts will be running through Hamburg over the entire marathon weekend ([haspa-marathon-hamburg.de](https://haspa-marathon-hamburg.de/en/the-haspa-marathon-hamburg-2026-is-officially-sold-out/?utm_source=openai)).
The weather in the previous year provided ideal conditions: thousands of spectators lined the route and cheered on the athletes, while both elite and hobby runners aimed for personal bests in well-tempered and dry conditions ([welt.de](https://www.welt.de/256020702?utm_source=openai)). For 2026, special measures have been taken due to the anniversary: the start will take place earlier than usual – at 8:30 AM for the marathon and relay – and there will be two separate starting areas (Karolinenstraße and Bei den Kirchhöfen) to ensure a smooth process. The half marathon will start for the first time in the afternoon – at 2:00 PM – from Alsterglacis ([haspa-marathon-hamburg.de](https://haspa-marathon-hamburg.de/en/save-the-date-registration-for-the-40th-haspa-marathon-hamburg/?utm_source=openai)).
The route is almost flat but includes some small ramps, allowing for fast times despite the urban setting. It passes Hamburg highlights such as the Reeperbahn, Elbchaussee, Fish Market, St. Pauli Landungsbrücken, Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, the Wallring Tunnel, Binnenalster, Außenalster, up to City Nord, and back towards the city center ([marathon.de](https://www.marathon.de/laufevent/hamburg-marathon/?utm_source=openai)).
Registration was fully booked long before the event – marathon, half marathon, and relay are completely sold out – a clear sign of the high demand and popularity of the event ([haspa-marathon-hamburg.de](https://haspa-marathon-hamburg.de/en/the-haspa-marathon-hamburg-2026-is-officially-sold-out/?utm_source=openai)). The men's course record has stood since 2025 at an impressive 2:03:46 hours, set by Amos Kipruto (Kenya) ([welt.de](https://www.welt.de/256020702?utm_source=openai)). Combined with the women's record (2:17:23, Yalemzerf Yehualaw, Ethiopia, 2022), the Hamburg Marathon ranks among the fastest city marathons in the world ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamburg-Marathon?utm_source=openai)).
In summary, the Haspa Marathon Hamburg 2026 offers an ideal combination of urban flair, anniversary celebration, excellent organizational level (including a split start, early start times, moderated refreshments, and pacemaker offers), appealing weather expectations, and a highly limited number of participants, ensuring exclusivity and planning security. All these factors make it an SEO-relevant event that stands out excellently in article texts – particularly regarding participant numbers and the anniversary.
For 2026, a total of up to 34,000 participants are expected – divided into 20,000 in the marathon, 8,000 in the half marathon, and 1,500 relay teams of four runners each ([haspa-marathon-hamburg.de](https://haspa-marathon-hamburg.de/en/the-haspa-marathon-hamburg-2026-is-officially-sold-out/?utm_source=openai)). Additionally, the popular youth and junior race "Das Zehntel" will feature about 12,000 children and teenagers on Saturday, so up to 46,000 sports enthusiasts will be running through Hamburg over the entire marathon weekend ([haspa-marathon-hamburg.de](https://haspa-marathon-hamburg.de/en/the-haspa-marathon-hamburg-2026-is-officially-sold-out/?utm_source=openai)).
The weather in the previous year provided ideal conditions: thousands of spectators lined the route and cheered on the athletes, while both elite and hobby runners aimed for personal bests in well-tempered and dry conditions ([welt.de](https://www.welt.de/256020702?utm_source=openai)). For 2026, special measures have been taken due to the anniversary: the start will take place earlier than usual – at 8:30 AM for the marathon and relay – and there will be two separate starting areas (Karolinenstraße and Bei den Kirchhöfen) to ensure a smooth process. The half marathon will start for the first time in the afternoon – at 2:00 PM – from Alsterglacis ([haspa-marathon-hamburg.de](https://haspa-marathon-hamburg.de/en/save-the-date-registration-for-the-40th-haspa-marathon-hamburg/?utm_source=openai)).
The route is almost flat but includes some small ramps, allowing for fast times despite the urban setting. It passes Hamburg highlights such as the Reeperbahn, Elbchaussee, Fish Market, St. Pauli Landungsbrücken, Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, the Wallring Tunnel, Binnenalster, Außenalster, up to City Nord, and back towards the city center ([marathon.de](https://www.marathon.de/laufevent/hamburg-marathon/?utm_source=openai)).
Registration was fully booked long before the event – marathon, half marathon, and relay are completely sold out – a clear sign of the high demand and popularity of the event ([haspa-marathon-hamburg.de](https://haspa-marathon-hamburg.de/en/the-haspa-marathon-hamburg-2026-is-officially-sold-out/?utm_source=openai)). The men's course record has stood since 2025 at an impressive 2:03:46 hours, set by Amos Kipruto (Kenya) ([welt.de](https://www.welt.de/256020702?utm_source=openai)). Combined with the women's record (2:17:23, Yalemzerf Yehualaw, Ethiopia, 2022), the Hamburg Marathon ranks among the fastest city marathons in the world ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamburg-Marathon?utm_source=openai)).
In summary, the Haspa Marathon Hamburg 2026 offers an ideal combination of urban flair, anniversary celebration, excellent organizational level (including a split start, early start times, moderated refreshments, and pacemaker offers), appealing weather expectations, and a highly limited number of participants, ensuring exclusivity and planning security. All these factors make it an SEO-relevant event that stands out excellently in article texts – particularly regarding participant numbers and the anniversary.
Distances
Marathon (42,195 km), Halbmarathon (21,0975 km), Staffelmarathon (4er Team)
Gespeicherte Flüge (letzte 3 Tage)
Keine Flüge aus den letzten 3 Tagen gespeichert.
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