title: Leipzig Marathon
text: # Leipzig Marathon
  
  The Leipzig Marathon is an annual marathon race over the classic distance of 42 km and 195 metres held in the city of Leipzig, Germany since 1977. The event began as an East German competition and it hosted the German Democratic Republic's national championship on four occasions (1985, 1986, 1987, and 1990).
  
  ## Past winners
  
  Key:  Course record
  
  