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Leipzig Marathon

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The Leipzig Marathon is held in Leipzig, Germany's major eastern city known for its music heritage and its role in the 1989 peaceful revolution, attracting a large field each year.

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When did the Leipzig Marathon begin?

The modern Leipzig Marathon was founded in 1977 by the city's University Sports Association. It is held annually in April and attracts both recreational and competitive runners.

What is the older marathon history of Leipzig?

Leipzig's running history reaches back to a 40-kilometer race held from Paunsdorf to Bennewitz and back in 1897. The city also hosted German marathon championships in 1925.

Where does the Leipzig Marathon start and finish?

The current event center is near the Red Bull Arena, with the marathon center at the University of Leipzig's Faculty of Sport Science. Since 2007, the course has run through the city center and southern parts of Leipzig.

Who organizes the Leipzig Marathon?

The Stadtsportbund Leipzig has organized the event since 2004 in cooperation with Leipzig Marathon e.V. and EVENT PARK GmbH & Co. KG. The race includes several distances beyond the full marathon.

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