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Merkers, Germany19th editionChoose the distanceTap a distance: the course, fees, times and rules below update for that race.
At a glance
Kristall-Marathon 2027 takes place on 14 February 2027 in Merkers, Germany. Distances: 42.9 km, 42.195 km, 23.1 km. Start at 10:00 from Erlebnis Bergwerk Merkers (500 m sottoterra).
- Date
- Sunday, 14 February 2027
- Location
- Merkers, Germany
- Start
- Erlebnis Bergwerk Merkers (500 m sottoterra)
- Distances
- Marathon · 42.9 km · Competitive
- Marathon · 42.195 km · Competitive
- Half marathon · 23.1 km · Competitive
- Start times
- 10:00
- Entry fees
- Marathon €110 · Half marathon €90
- Registration
- Registration open until 12 February 2027 · Register now ↗
- Organiser
- Triathlonverein Werratal e.V. ↗
- Official website
- triathlonverein-werratal.de ↗
- Edition
- 19th edition
Last updated: 19 October 2026
The race
The 19th Kristall-Marathon takes place on Sunday 14 February 2027 500 metres underground, in the tunnels of the Erlebnis Bergwerk mine in Merkers, Thuringia, at around 21 °C. It is organised by Triathlonverein Werratal.
The marathon measures 42.9 km with 780 m of climbing, in 13 laps of 3.3 km; the half is 23.1 km over 7 laps. Both start at 10:00. The cap is 750 participants; the fee, including the cage ride and underground transport, is 110 euros for the marathon and 90 for the half.
