THE MUNICH HALF MARATHON

HALF THE DISTANCE AND STILL FULL THROTTLE

The start could hardly be more beautiful, because the race starts with a lot of Munich feeling and a lot of Bavarian flair, at the Chinese Tower. The start is at 12:30 pm, so that runners with a final time around 3:00 hours can easily finish the distance.

The running course is the second part of the original marathon course, through the east of Munich past famous landmarks of the Munich city center and with the grand finale: the Olympic Stadium.

Music and the cheering crowd – the finish and the last meters in the stadium are simply unforgettable! And then, with a perfect feeling and a broad winner’s grin, it’s time to say: G’schafft!

Map

start
You’ll start in the English Garden at the Chinese Tower. Traditional brass band music plays from the tower, and with a bit of luck you can still hear it at the start
km 5
The route crosses the ISAR and leads through the districts of Bogenhausen, Denning and Berg-am-Laim in the EAST of MUNICH
km 10
HAIDHAUSEN is one of the trendiest districts in Munich. The route leads back to the city center past the GASTEIG and the GERMAN MUSEUM
km 12
One SIGHT after the next follows. Since 2019, the marathon route has led through the VIKTUALIENMARKT and the heart of Munich – the MARIENPLATZ
km 13
One of the most important landmarks in Munich is located in the middle of the old town – the ODEONSPLATZ. On the Odeonsplatz are well-known buildings such as the Feldherrnhalle, the Residenz palace and the Theatinerkirche
km 15
Leopoldstrasse and Ludwigstrasse are known as boulevards.
km 17
Running through the heart of Schwabing. ELISABETHPLATZ and ELISABETHSTRASSE were named in 1898 after Empress Elisabeth of Austria, better known as Sisi
finish
You did it! The finish through the marathon gate in the MUNICH OLYMPIC STADIUM is legendary and you will never forget it

Download route as PDF

Service areas

Registration & Fees
Starting from 24.11.2022 registration for the HALF MARATHON of the 37th GENERALI MUNICH MARATHON is open. Up to and including September 24, 2023 you can register, the late registration will be open between October 01 and 07, 2023.

Fees
- Registration 24.11.2022 – 31.03.2023 – 68,00 EUR*
- Registration 01.04. – 30.06.2023 – 74,00 EUR*
- Registration 01.07. – 24.09.2023 – 79,00 EUR*
- Late Registration 01.10. – 07.10.2022
Included in the starting fee
- Starter documents with GMM starter bag
- Time keeping in the bib number
- Race organisation and road closures
- Clothes depot and showers
- Refreshments along the course and at the finish
- Medal at the finish
- Physiotherapy and showers after the race
- Medical care in case of emergency
- Certificate download on the internet
- Additional bib number for the VIRTUAL RUN GMM (just in case that live event cannot take place in 2023)
Race Kit
Each runner will receive an individual starter package (race kit):
- Personal bib number with integrated transponder for timekeeping.
- GMM starter bag. For safety and capacity reasons, we ask that only the GMM starter bag be used for clothes storage on Sunday.
- Pre-ordered vouchers (e.g. medal engraving, running shirt) will be issued or sent together with the bib number.
You make your choice when registering for the GENERALI MUNICH MARATHON.

PICKING UP YOUR RACE KIT

The race kit can be collected from the Olympic Stadium on Friday, 06.10.2023 and Saturday, 07.10.2023.

SENDING RACE KIT

The race kit (race number, GMM starter bags and voucher for medal engraving and running shirt) will be shipped. The pre-ordered running shirt can be collected on site. Please present the voucher for the running shirt and the medal engraving at the pick-up stations.
Bib number

ONLY RUNNERS WITH OFFICIAL GMM 2023 BIB NUMBERS WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE START OF THE RACE.
The transponder for timekeeping is integrated into your bib number. This is located on the back of your bib number.

BIB NUMBERS ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE! Please attach your bib number at chest height so that it is clearly visible. Changing or obscuring the lettering or sponsor logo is not permitted and will result in disqualification. Anyone running without a bib number will be expelled from the race by event marshals.
Starting times and starting area

The half marathon starts in the English Garden, at the height of the Chinese Tower between Tivolistrasse and Königstrasse. The start takes place from 12:30 p.m. in several waves. The classification and start times will be announced later. Only runners with an official start number are allowed to enter the starting area. The start time is marked on the start number. All textiles left in the starting area will be collected. The textiles will not be returned to the participant.
Course and finish catering

Catering stations are located at the kilometre points KM 6 / KM 11 / KM 14 and KM 17.5. At the catering stations, M-water , bars from Barebells and bananas are available.

In addition to the catering stations, there are also refreshment stations with M-water at KM 3.5 / KM 8.5 and KM 11.5.
Sport bags & Cloakroom

ON MARATHON SUNDAY, CLOTHES CAN BE STORED FROM 11 AM ON LEVEL 0 OF THE OLYMPIC STADIUM BETWEEN BLOCK A AND BLOCK X. Changing facilities are also available. Please use only the GMM SPORTS BAG in the clothes storage facility. These are issued along with the bib numbers. Please mark your bib number clearly on your GMM sports bag at the place indicated. For other sports bags or larger luggage items we offer a cloakroom charging a fee of € 8 per item, located at the north-east entrance to the Olympic Stadium.

After the race you can collect your GMM sports bag until 4.00 pm by presenting your bib number.

Changing facilities are also available at the Olympic Stadium.
Pacemaker

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

The following marathon pacemakers will be on duty: 1:30 hrs, 1:45 hrs, 2:00 hrs, 2:15 hrs and 2:30 hrs
Timekeeping and live tracking

YOUR RACE WILL BE TIMED EXCLUSIVELY VIA THE ELECTRONIC TRANSPONDER LOCATED ON THE BACK OF YOUR BIB NUMBER.

Please take care not to remove or damage the transponder. Finishers are ranked by net race time (effective race time), start and finish time, and all control mats run over during the course. You do not need to return your bib number after the event.

Use the live data stream on www.generalimuenchenmarathon.de to keep your friends and family up-to-date on your race.
Refeshment and drinking stations

Refreshment stations are located at the kilometre points KM 6 / KM 11 / KM 14 and KM 17,5. AAt the refreshment stations, M-water, Barebells bars and bananas will be offered.

In addition to the refreshment stations, there will be drinking stations with M-water at KM 3,5 / KM 8,5 and KM 11,5.
Finish line catering

At the finish line in the Olympic Stadium, participants will be served M-water and non-alcoholic wheat beer from the Weihenstephan brewery, Vitamin Well, fuits 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.
Finish time and finish area

The finish line is the Olympic Stadium. After entering through the legendary Marathon Gate, the last 80 metres will take you across the finish line on the running track. Goosebumps and winning smiles guaranteed!

The finish time is 3:40 pm in the Olympic Stadium. The pass-through times along the route must be adhered to, and will be displayed on a race control vehicle. The event is time-limited and the road blocks along the course of the race will only be in place during the given race times. Runners who exceed the time limits on the route will be asked to finish the race immediately and move to the pavement.

Tip: Enjoy the unique atmosphere in the legendary Olympic Stadium. Entrance is free of charge for all spectators on the Sunday of the marathon.
Medals & Engraving

EVERY FINISHER WILL RECEIVE A SOUVENIR MEDAL AT THE FINISH LINE.

You can get your medal engraved with your name and time on Level 0 (northern side) of the Olympic Stadium on Sunday. You can pay for the engraving on the day for €15.00 or redeem your pre-ordered voucher against it (€12.00).
Environmental protection

OUR ENVIRONMENT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO US.

We use a variety of measures to protect the climate and we are committed to ensuring that our major sporting events are sustainable. Please do your bit! Return stations are available in the Stadium to hand back your ponchos. We recommend all runners to travel by public transport. Both the start in the English Garden and the Olympic Stadium Munich are very easy to reach by MVV.
Showering and physiotherapy

After the run, there are changing rooms and showers available in the Olympic Park free of charge from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. The start number is valid as an access pass to the service area. The exact location will be announced soon.

60 physiotherapists at the Olympic Park are waiting for you. For hygienic reasons, we kindly ask you to take a shower before the massage. The massages will be open until 4.30 pm on Marathon Sunday.
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.