Half marathon

Half the distance and still full speed

The start could hardly be better, because it starts in the arena in the Olympic stadium. The start is at 9 a.m., so that even runners with a finishing time of 3:00 hours can easily finish the distance.

The route has been adapted and this year runs from the Olympic Park through Schwabing and the English Garden.

The finish and the last 100 metres on the stadium lap are simply unforgettable! And then, with a clear conscience and a big smile on your face, you can say: G’schafft!

Former Route plan

start
A real highlight awaits right at the start. Just like at the 1972 Olympic Games, the marathon starts on the running track in the Olympic Stadium.
km 5
There is always something happening on Leopoldstraße in Schwabing. The turning point takes place in front of an impressive backdrop at the Siegestor.
km 7,5
Peace, relaxation and nature in the middle of the city. There is a lot to discover in the English Garden and it is one of the largest parks in the world.
km 11
The northernmost point of the course is reached at the Aumeister.
km 14
Get the energy you need at Osterwaldstraße in North Schwabing.
km 18
Running through the heart of Schwabing. ELISABETHPLATZ and ELISABETHSTRASSE were named after the Empress Elisabeth of Austria, better known as Sisi, in 1898.
GOAL!
YOU HAVE MADE IT! The finish through the legendary Marathon Gate into Munich’s Olympic Stadium will be remembered forever

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Elevation profile halfmarathon

Service areas

Starting requirement
The GENERALI MUNICH MARATHON 2021 will be held in accordance with the current Bavarian Infection Protection Measures Ordinance (BayIfSMV) and the official requirements of the City of Munich. The health of our volunteers, participants and partners is very important to us, which is why we have developed a comprehensive protection and hygiene concept. We ask all participants to consider and adhere to these measures.

Participation in the GENERALI MUNICH MARATHON 2021 requires proof of one of the 3Gs:
- VACCINATED: Presentation of the complete vaccination certificate.
- RECOVERED: Submission of positive PCR test between 28 days and 6 months ago.
- TESTED: Submission of the negative rapid antigen test (not older than 24 h until the start time) or PCR test (not older than 48 h until the start time).
Each participant who presents proof of immunity or test results will receive a wristband at the north and north-west entrances to the stadium. You will only be able to start on 10.10.2021 if you present the wristband.

Tip: If you are vaccinated or have recovered, you can pick up your wristband when you collect your race number on Friday and Saturday. Tested persons will receive their wristbands on Saturday and Sunday (maximum 24 hours before the start).

A test centre for antigen rapid testing is located at Spiridon-Louis-Ring 21, 80809 Munich. Registration is recommended, but not required.
Please note that capacities are limited and we recommend arriving with a valid negative test.

Opening hours Corona rapid test at the Olympiapark Munich:
- Saturday, October 09, 2021 from 08:00 am to 09:00 pm
- Sunday, October 10, 2021 from 06:30 am
Test results from recognised test centres, pharmacies or physicians’ practices can also be submitted.
Bib number and starter package
The booking of the shipment for the starter package is not available anymore from September 20, 2021.

From this year on, you have the option of picking up the documents for your start free of charge in Munich or having the starter package conveniently sent to your home. You make your choice when you register for the GENERALI MUNICH MARATHON. Your race number will be sent to you 10 days before the GMM.

The bib collection point is located in the Olympic Stadium on level 0. Opening hours are Friday, 08.10.2021 from 2pm to 7pm, on Saturday, 10am to 6pm and on Sunday, 6.30am to 9am. The start number must be collected in person. You can get your start number from the north and north-west entrances of the stadium.

The starter package includes
- Your personal race number with integrated transponder for timekeeping.
- Your GMM starter bag with giveaways from our sponsors and partners. For safety and capacity reasons, we ask you to only use your GMM starter bag for clothes storage on Sunday.
- Pre-ordered vouchers (e.g. medal engraving) as well as GMM merchandising products will be handed out together with the start number.
The start number is non-transferable and can only be issued on presentation of the identity card and confirmation of participation.

The transponder for timekeeping is integrated in the personal race number.
Starting times and starting area

The starting line-up will be inside the Olympic Stadium. The start will be on 10.10.2021 from 9.00 a.m. in several waves with a maximum of 1,000 participants. The classification and start times will be announced with the start number from 26.09.2021.

On Sunday, 10.10.2021, only participants and spectators who fulfil a 3G status will be able to enter the Olympic Stadium. Access is possible via the North and North-West entrances.

The start area in the stadium can be reached via the South Curve and Block U2. Only runners with an official start number are allowed to enter. The start wave is marked on the start number.

All textiles left in the starting area will be collected. Textiles will not be returned to the participant.
Changing rooms and clothing depot

Clothes will be handed in on Marathon Sunday from 08:00 a.m. on level 0 in the Olympic Stadium between Block A and Block X. Please use only the GMM Sportsbag, which will be handed out with your bib number. Please mark your bib number clearly on the bag.

For other sports bags or larger pieces of luggage we offer a cloakroom (5,00 EUR per piece of luggage) at the Infopoint for a fee. After the race you can pick up your GMM sports bag until 05:30 p.m. up on presentation of your race number.

Changing facilities are also available in the Olympic Park.
Course catering

Refreshment points are located at the kilometre points KM 6 / KM 11 / KM 14 and KM 17.5. At the refreshment posts, electrolyte drinks (Xenofit refresh Orange) are available alongside M-water and bananas.

In addition to the refreshment points, there are also refreshment points with M-water at KM 3.5 / KM 8.5 and KM 11.5.
At KM 19, Weihenstephaner provides a Beer Mile with non-alcoholic beer.
Finish catering

At the finish line in the Olympic Stadium, participants will be served M-water and non-alcoholic wheat beer from the Weihenstephan brewery, fruit and cakes and pretzels inside the stadium. The exit is located at the south stand. Please note that access to the finish catering is only possible once.
Pacemaker and timing

You will find the pacemakers in the designated starting block according to their finish time. The pacemakers are recognisable in the crowd of runners by flags with the corresponding finish time.

The following marathon pacemakers will be on duty: 3:00 hrs; 3:30 hrs; 4:00 hrs; 4:30 hrs and 5:00 hrs.

Timekeeping at the GENERALI MUNICH MARATHON will be done exclusively via the RFID transponder (disposable transponder) in your personal race number. Please fasten the start number with safety pins at chest level. No other transponders are required. The finishers who properly cross the start and finish line as well as all control mats laid out on the course will be scored according to net time (effective running time).
Target time and target area

The finish line is the Olympic Stadium in Munich. After entering through the legendary Marathon Gate, the last 100 metres will take you across the finish line on the running track. Goosebumps and winning smiles guaranteed!

The finish line is at 15:30 in the Olympic Stadium. The passing times on the running course are compulsory and will be indicated by a closing vehicle. The event period is limited in time and the road closures on the running course only exist within the specified running times.

Participants who exceed the time limit on the running course will be asked to finish the race immediately and will be directed to the pavement.

Tip: Enjoy the unique atmosphere in the legendary Olympic Stadium. Admission is free for all spectators on Marathon Sunday. Tickets can be reserved from 15.09.2021.
Medal and engraving

Each finisher will receive a medal at the finish.
An engraving with name and time is possible on Sunday in the Olympic Park (exact place will be mentioned later). You can buy the engraving on site for 11,50 EUR or redeem your voucher. Pre-ordered vouchers for 10,00 EUR will be issued with the bib number.
Results and certificates

The results lists and certificates will be available for downloading and printing on the day of the event on the Internet at www.generalimuenchenmarathon.de. Certificates will not be sent by post

Half marathon

Half the distance and still full speed

Former Route plan

start

km 5

km 7,5

km 11

km 14

km 18

GOAL!

Elevation profile halfmarathon

Service areas

Starting requirement

Bib number and starter package

Starting times and starting area

Changing rooms and clothing depot

Course catering

Finish catering

Pacemaker and timing

Target time and target area

Medal and engraving

Results and certificates

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