Marathon of Munich

The marathon of Munich (München-Marathon) is a pedestrian race of 42.195 km to Munich. It takes place at the beginning of October, it is one of most popular the marathon S German with 10.000 participants.

Course

The course leaves the Olympic stadium (OJ of 1972) in the center, then to the west of the city, the English Jardin and turns over to the Olympic stadium. The uneven one is of 100 meters only, with a coast of 15 m to the 15°kilometer.

History

The first edition goes back to 1983. In 2000, a new more travelling course is in place, but it is too monotonous. The following year, in 2001, the current course is adopted.

Record of the test

Male Record: 2:09 ' 46 Michael Kite, Kenya in 2000

Female Record: 2:37 ' 33 Elisabeth Jarosz Poland in 2000

Edition 2004

10.000 newcomers: 8.500 men and 1.500 women
First Man: Reinhard Harrasser, Italy 2:21 ' 21

First Woman: Christine Lelan, France 2:46 ' 18

Edition 2005

7.500 newcomers: 6.133 men and 1.315 women
First man: Hermann Achmüller, Italy 2:24 ' 27

First woman: Cornelia Firsching Germany 2:53 ' 55

Edition 2006

7.161 newcomers: 5.773 men and 1.388 women
First man: Matthias Körner, Germany 2:21 ' 54

First woman: Carmen Siewert, Germany 2:47 ' 18

external bond

Official site

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