Kassel Marathon

With nearly 10,000 participants and 70,000 spectators, the Kassel Marathon is a highlight in the running calendar. The race takes athletes through the vibrant federal city of Kassel, along the Fulda River, and past many iconic landmarks and sights. Marathon and half marathon runners, walkers, and hand bikers all join this unforgettable event. Alongside the race, a vibrant and diverse supporting program awaits participants and spectators alike. 1. Three globally renowned cultural highlights: "documenta," the UNESCO World Heritage Site Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, and the Grimm Brothers documents in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register 2. An exceptional number and variety of museums 3. A rich art and cultural scene, from Rembrandt to the Museum for Sepulchral Culture 4. The visible history of "documenta" throughout the city 5. Beautiful green spaces and urban recreation areas, including world-famous landscaped parks 6. Award-winning spa and relaxation facilities in the spa town of Bad Wilhelmshöhe 7. Creative regional cuisine 8. The birthplace of the Grimm Brothers, surrounded by the countryside that inspired their fairy tales 9. A wide-ranging shopping experience, from trendy boutiques to renowned brand stores 10. Centrally located in Germany, making it easily accessible