You will find information about the event, the accompanying program, and the program sequence here.

The festival grounds and the event tent in the start/finish area will once again be the center of numerous activities for athletes and visitors.

There are fun & games for the whole family, a colorful show program between the award ceremonies, and childcare for the younger runners (from three years and from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM).

Many local clubs will provide food for the body, and the race mass will start at 8:00 AM on Sunday.

Program sequence

A varied program will be held on the stage in the ebm‑papst tent between the award ceremonies of the overall winners.

Saturday
1:30 - 2:45 PMLate registration and start document handout for Nordic walking and Recreational run*
1:30 - 6:00 PMMarathon fair grounds with running trade show games and fun for the whole family
1:30 - 6:00 PMLate registration and start document handout for all disciplines on Sunday*
3:00 PMStart of Nordic walking
3:15 PMStart of Recreational run
5:00 PMNordic walking team
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Pasta party in the ebm‑papst tent

Sunday
Starting at 6:30 AMLate registration and start document handout for duo-/marathon, relay marathon, HM, 10-km run, kids' runs, handcycle and inline race
6:30 AM to **Start document handout for duo-/ marathon, HM, relay marathon, 10-km run, kids' runs, handcycle and inline race
6:30 - 9:30 AMRunner’s breakfast
7:30 AM - 2:30 PMChildcare service available
8:00 - 8:15 AMRunner’s religious service in starting/finishing zone
8:30 AM Start of marathon, duo marathon and relay marathon
9:00 AM - 5:00 PMMarathon fair grounds with games and fun for the whole family
9:05 AM Start of 10K run
9:25 AM Start of half-marathon
11:30 AMPresentation of awards to overall winners of 10 km run
12:30 PM Start of mini 10K run
12:50 PM Start of mini half-marathon
1:10 PM Start of mini marathon
1:15 PMPresentation of awards to overall winners of half-marathon
1:15 PMStart of bambini marathon
1:45 PM Presentation of awards to overall winners of marathon, duo marathon and relay marathon
2:00 PMStart of handcycle race
2:15 PMPresentation of awards to team winners
2:30 PMPresentation of awards to overall winners and team winners for kids' race
2:45 PM Start of inline race
4:15 PMPresentation of awards to overall winners and team winners inline race, then BWIC evaluation
5:00 PMPresentation of awards to overall winners of handcycle race

* an hour before the start of the desired discipline.
** up to 15 minutes before the start of the relevant discipline.

 

Changes are still possible!

Award ceremonies

In the ebm‑papst tent there will be an exciting and varied show program between the award ceremonies!

The award ceremony for the Nordic Walking team classification will take place on September 12, 2026 at 4:45 pm in the start-finish area.

There will be no award ceremony for the recreational run, as we would like to offer all participants the opportunity to complete the course according to their own abilities and possibilities and to turn around if necessary.

On Sunday, September 13, 2026, the following disciplines will be honored in the ebm‑papst tent:

  • The first six overall winners (m/f) in the marathon, half-marathon, 10-km run, handcycle, and inline race
  • The first team in each of the men's, women's, and mixed duo marathons, as well as the first relay team in the relay marathon
  • The first three overall winners of each discipline in the kids' races
  • The largest children's team (number of children)
  • The largest runners team (evaluation by kilometers run)
  • The largest inline team (evaluated by number of runners)

The first three winners of the age groups in the marathon, half-marathon, and 10-km race will receive their certificates and prizes at the booth next to the stage in the ebm‑papst tent. As soon as all participants in the relevant discipline are at the finish line, the prizes can be collected there. Please note that we cannot send the prizes that are not collected by 5:00 PM.

Sponsor run

The sponsor run of the ebm‑papst Marathon has become a tradition.

ebm‑papst will again donate 1€ for every lap run by children up to 10 years old.

Attractions on the meadow

Attractions on the meadow

Once again, we will offer you and your children a range of varied, exciting, and interesting events on our festival grounds! This includes attractive event modules and a wide range activities for young and old.

Don’t miss the tasty food and drinks from local clubs at the ebm-papst Marathon weekend.

Pasta party

Pasta party

Do you need energy for your race on Sunday? For € 8.00 there's all the pasta you can eat on Saturday. You can tank up on energy with atmospheric music.

Saturday, September 12, 2026, admission: 6:00 PM

Tickets for the pasta party will only be available at the door.

Running trade show

Running trade show

For many years, the running trade show has been a major part of the ebm‑papst Marathon and it has amazed visitors with an extensive range of products relating to running, expert advice, and low prices. Well-known manufacturers offer their products at a discount. Stop by!

Hours of operation:

Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 1:30 to 6:00 PM
Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

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Directions

You will find detailed directions to the sports grounds in Niedernhall here.

Note:

Full closure 08:30 - 16:00 between Sindringen & Niedernhall
Regulated traffic 09:00 - 11:30 Criesbacher Sattel (towards Crispenhofen)

Motorway (from the east)

BAB-Kreuz Feuchtewangen (A7/A6) - head towards Heilbronn, after approx. 35 km take the Kupferzell exit, then drive towards Niedernhall (follow the signs).

Motorway (from the north)

Würzburg - Heilbronn (A81), take the Neuenstadt exit, drive towards Öhringen, shortly before Öhringen take the A6 towards Nürnberg, take the exit Kupferzell, then drive towards Niedernhall (follow the signs).

Motorway (from other directions)

BAB-KreuzWeinsberg (A81/A6) - head towards Nürnberg, take the Kupferzell exit, then drive towards Niedernhall (follow the signs)

Parking

"Park & Ride" options are available on-site - follow the signs. A bus shuttle will bring you to the start/finish area.

Last Years photos and impressions