Autumn marathon in Munster, the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia; the event also includes marathon relay for 4 runners, 6km race, charity and kids runs

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In brief

The marker on the map indicates the city in which the race takes place and does not display the exact start or finish location.

Date:
12 September 2021 (Sunday)
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Number of participants: 10.000,
marathon 2019 — 1.728
Course Record: 2:09:28 (marathon) Justus Kiprotich, Kenia, 2018
Entry fee:
€59—79 marathon

The Munster Marathon is an annual long-distance running event held in Munster, Germany. The official name of the event is Volksbank-Münster-Marathon. About 10.000 athletes take part in marathon race and other competitions (1.728 runners completed marathon in 2019).

The Munster Marathon is a member of German Road Races group.

In 2020 the Munster Marathon was cancelled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

More about Munster and its attractions you may find here.

Munster Marathon (Volksbank-Münster-Marathon) 2019

Events and Activities

Marathon race, 26.2mi/42.195km (Volksbank-Münster-Marathon)

The marathon race of 26.2mi/42.195km starts at 9:00 12 September 2021 (Sunday) from Schlossplatz Square in Munster.

Age limit: born in 2003 and earlier.

Relay Marathon, 26.2mi/42.195km for 4 runners (Fiducia & GAD Staffelmarathon)

The relay starts at 9:15 12 September 2021 (Sunday) from Schlossplatz Square in Munster.

The relay team consists of 4 members: the 1st runs 10.5km, the 2nd — 11km, the 3rd — 10km, and the last — 10.7km.

Age limit: born in 2007 and earlier.

Entry fee: €128 per team.

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Course

The course of the Munster Marathon (Volksbank-Münster-Marathon) 2021 tracks through the streets of Munster in the districts of Nienberge, Roxel and Gievenbeck, crosses artificial lake Aasee over Torminbrücke Bridge.

Course of the Munster Marathon (Volksbank-Münster-Marathon) 2021

19 m is the difference between the highest and the lowest points of the marathon course.

Altitude profile of the Munster Marathon (Volksbank-Münster-Marathon) 2021 course

Start of the Munster Marathon (Volksbank-Münster-Marathon) 2021 is at Schlossplatz Square in front of baroque Schloss Munster (Fürstbischöfliche Schloss) which belongs to the University of Munster (Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität).

Finish for all races of the Munster Marathon (Volksbank-Münster-Marathon) 2021 is at Prinzipalmarkt Street, next to one of the city’s predominant landmark, the Historical City Hall of Munster (Historisches Rathaus Münster), the site of the Peace of Westphalia negotiations in XVII century, the independence of the Seven United Netherlands was proclaimed there.

Finish zone, the Munster Marathon (Volksbank-Münster-Marathon) 2021

You may find the official course map of the Munster Marathon (Volksbank-Münster-Marathon) 2021 here.

The Munster Marathon (Volksbank-Münster-Marathon) 2021 participants are divided into 4 starting blocks according to the results of the previous races. The starting block is color indicated on the bib number.

Time limit for completing the marathon is 5 hours 30 minutes. Finish zone closes at 14:30.

The pace makers of the Munster Marathon (Volksbank-Münster-Marathon) 2021 provide the necessary pace in order to finish within a certain time. The pace makers can be recognized by balloons marked with the corresponding finish time. Target times for marathon are 2:45, 3:00, 3:15, 3:30, 3:45, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 5:00, 5:30 hours.

Water and nutrition stations are located every 2.5km of the route beginning at km 5 and at the finish. The stations provide runners with drinking water, isotonic drink, fruit, Cola.

Before the start runners may leave their personal belongings from 7:30 till 17:00 12 September 2021 (Sunday) at the deposit area, in the school Gymnasium Paulinum (Am Stadtgraben 30, 48143, Münster). After finish, you may change and have shower there.

The route of the Munster Marathon (Volksbank-Münster-Marathon) 2021 is certified by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) and by the German Athletics Association (Deutschen Leichtathletik-Verbande).

Registration

You may sign up for races of the Munster Marathon (Volksbank-Münster-Marathon) 2021 online.

The online registration is open till 6 September 2021.

If slots are available you may sign up for the races 10—11 September 2021 in the school Gymnasium Paulinum (Am Stadtgraben 30, 48143, Münster).

The entry fee for the Munster Marathon (Volksbank-Münster-Marathon) 2021 varies depending on the date of purchase:
till 1 May 2021 — €59;
from 16 May till 1 August 2021 — €69,
from 2 August 2021 — €79.

Students get €10 discount.

You may participate in team competition if you mark your team while registering.

Till 11 September 2021 for a fee of €10, you may transfer your registration to another person. More info is here.

Your Marathon Race Entry includes:

  • Bib number with time measuring chip
  • Goody bag
  • Race T-shirt
  • Bag deposit
  • Food and beverages stations, toilets along the course and after the race
  • Pace maker service
  • Music and performance groups along the course
  • Finisher medal
  • Changing facilities and shower after finish
  • Recovery massage on first-come, first-served basis
  • Online race results
  • Digital race diploma with indicated finish time
  • Medical aid if necessary

At extra charge, you may order: cancellation insurance in case of illness (€8), medal engraving (€8).

You may pick up the Race Pack with your bib number at the Expo of the Munster Marathon (Volksbank-Münster-Marathon) 2021 in the oldest school of Germany, Gymnasium Paulinum (Am Stadtgraben 30, 48143, Münster).
Pick-up desks schedule:
10 September 2021 (Friday) from 13:30 till 19:00,
11 September 2021 (Saturday) from 10:00 till 19:00,
12 September 2021 (Sunday) on the race day from 7:00 till 8:30.

To get your Race Pack, you should show your confirmation letter.

No health certificate is required to enter any race of the Munster Marathon (Volksbank-Münster-Marathon) 2021.

Race Results 2019*

Men (marathon)
1. James Barmasai (KEN) 02:11:40
2. Edwin Kirwa (KEN) 02:12:58
3. Mark Kangogo (KEN) 02:14:38

Women (marathon)
1. Chaltu Negasa (ETH) 02:30:59
2. Chaltu Chawo (ETH) 02:31:09
3. Cynthia Chepchirchir Kosgei (KEN) 02:32:50

* Source: www.xivado.com

Find your result and the results of your friends and companions here.

Contact Information and Links

Organizer’s address:
Münster-Marathon e. V.
Windthorststraße 32
48143 Münster,
Germany
tel. +49 251 9277288

Social media:

* The race information is from publicly available sources and the official website of the event. Always check the official website for the most up-to-date information. If you see any mistake, please write to admin@letsportpeople.com.

Weather during Previous Races

Date: 20 September 2020 (race cancelled)
Clear throughout the day.
Temperature: 7°C – 24°C (46°F – 76°F)
Wind: 15 km/h (10 mph)
Date: 8 September 2019
Drizzle in the afternoon.
Temperature: 9°C – 18°C (48°F – 64°F)
Wind: 7 km/h (5 mph)
Date: 9 September 2018
Mostly cloudy through the day.
Temperature: 12°C – 24°C (54°F – 76°F)
Wind: 16 km/h (10 mph)

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Flights to Dusseldorf

From your nearest airport (based on your IP):

Prices are for round trip flights 10 September 2021 — 13 September 2021. Price information is automatically renewed. You may check flight prices for other dates here or use the search form in the right upper column (desktop).

You may use public transport, taxi, or preordered transfer to get to Munster from Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) and back.

If over the past 6 years your flight within European Union, Turkey or to these countries was delayed for more than 3 hours or cancelled, if you missed a connection flight because of delay, if you were denied boarding because of overbooking you are eligible for compensation of 125—600 € according to European Commission Regulation 261/2004 and Turkish Regulation On Air Passenger Rights. You may check your case for free here, it takes 2 minutes. No fee is charged until the compensation is paid.

Insurance

Race participants are fully responsible for their life, health and any consequence that may result from running a distance. Keep in mind that ordinary health insurance does not cover participation in sport events. Special sport insurance is preferable.

Accommodation in Munster

Find a hotel via online service that compares the most popular booking websites to get the best deal for your dates.

Have a look at what locals offer for a short-term rent. Such option may be cheaper, more comfortable and with better location than a hotel. You may book a room, an apartment or a house via airbnb.

Hotels in Munster:

Tours and Excursions

Other Races in September 2021

M — Marathon, 42.195 km
H — Half Marathon, 21.097 km

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