Photo: © TUSEM EssenMARATHON18K
Westenergie Marathon
Essen, Germany65th editionIn 355 days
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At a glance
Westenergie Marathon 2027 takes place on 10 October 2027 in Essen, Germany. Distances: 42.195 km, 18.3 km, 18 km. Start: Seaside Beach Baldeney.
- Date
- Sunday, 10 October 2027
- Location
- Essen, Germany
- Start
- Seaside Beach Baldeney
- Finish
- Seaside Beach Baldeney
- Distances
- AllbauTeamStaffel · 42.195 km · Competitive
- Marathon · 42.195 km · Competitive
- Westenergie Seerunde · 18.3 km · Competitive
- 18 km · Competitive
- Registration
- Registration open · Register now ↗
- Organiser
- TUSEM Essen
- Official website
- westenergie-marathon.de ↗
- Edition
- 65th edition
Last updated: 19 October 2026
The race
The Westenergie Marathon is the marathon around Lake Baldeneysee in Essen: the 65th edition is on Sunday 10 October 2027, organised by TUSEM Essen.
The AIMS-measured course is flat and fully paved: after a short opening loop it goes twice around the lake. Alternatively there is the 18.3 km Westenergie Seerunde, a single lap, and a four-person relay. Places are limited: 1,200 for the marathon and 1,800 for the Seerunde.
Rules and requirements
Where it is
Essen · Germany© OpenStreetMap · OpenFreeMap
Race-day weather
10 OCT 2027 · average of the last 10 years (2016–2025)Changeable weather
Temperature on race day
10°16°
Low / high10° / 16°
Rain2.4 mmRain on 36% of days
Wind18 km/h
Sunrise07:47
