Einstein-Marathon Ulm

Overall score 3.8Very good
Thin evidence4 sources#63 of 304 marathons

Ulm, Germany · 42.2 km

Race day Sun 27 Sep 2026

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Is it right for you?

First timer
Friendly3.8
PR potential
Fast3.7
Flat course
Mostly flat4.0
Getting in
Easy4.1
Crowds
Strong4.2

Watch out: Cobblestones, gravel and turns interrupt faster running. All 3

Best for

Provisional: based on 4 sources. Why

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Score breakdown

Every score is out of 5, and 5 is always the better end.

Each bar is a range of 0.25 points; the light bar holds this race. The average race scores 3.4.

What does this score mean?

Why people love it

  • Danube scenery and a finish beneath Ulm’s Münster.
  • Live music, plentiful refreshments and repeated praise for value.
  • Mostly flat running through Ulm and Neu-Ulm.

Watch out for

  • Cobblestones, gravel and turns interrupt faster running.
  • Shorter-distance races join parts of the course.
  • Older reports describe a different stadium finish.

Latest or next race

Sun 27 Sep 2026

Official race site(einsteinmarathon.de, opens in a new tab)
How to get in
Open

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What runners say

Overall score 3.8 out of 5

4 reviews and race reports

Tone of the reviews and race reports

  • Positive4
  • Mixed0
  • Negative0

4 reviews

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Scores

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Very good. How racers feel about it, how well it is run, and how it treats a first timer. Counts for 28% of the overall score.

Toughness: Moderate

  • Racer satisfactionLoved4.2

    Several runners repeatedly return and praise the varied course and strong organization. · Medium confidence

  • OrganizationWell run4.3

    Reports praise volunteers, finish provisions and effective event management. · Medium confidence

  • First timer friendlyFriendly3.8

    Support and a largely flat course help, but mixed surfaces and route changes require attention. · Medium confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • PR potentialFast3.7

    Fast stretches alternate with turns, cobblestones, gravel and bridge rises. · Medium confidence

Very good. Scenery, road surface, closures, and room to run. Counts for 20% of the overall score.

  • Course sceneryBeautiful4.2

    Danube views, historic streets and the Münster finish area are recurring highlights. · Medium confidence

  • Room to runRoomy3.5

    Turns and the arrival of shorter-distance runners complicate late pacing. · Medium confidence

  • Road surfaceMixed3.3

    Multiple reports mention gravel, cobblestones and uneven sections. · Medium confidence

  • Road closuresMostly closed3.9

    The latest runner describes a largely traffic-free route. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • Course flatnessMostly flat4.0

    The course is mostly flat with short bridge and city climbs. · Medium confidence

  • Net downhillDownhill3.5

    A measured net elevation change was not verified. · Low confidence

Very good. Crowds, aid stations, the start, and pacers. Counts for 20% of the overall score.

  • Start logisticsSmooth3.5

    Few runners describe the starting arrangements. · Low confidence

  • Pacers and timingGood4.0

    Reports identify pace groups and reliable race timing. · Medium confidence

  • Crowd supportStrong4.2

    Live acts and enthusiastic crowds lift the city sections. · Medium confidence

  • Aid stationsGood4.3

    Reports consistently praise volunteers and plentiful finish-area food. · Medium confidence

Very good. Air temperature, how predictable the weather is, setting, and spectating. Counts for 14% of the overall score.

  • WindMostly calm3.5

    Wind exposure varies with race-day conditions. · Low confidence

  • Air temperaturePleasant3.5

    Race-day conditions vary; check the forecast. · Low confidence

  • Weather reliabilityVariable3.1

    Reports describe both cool conditions and warmer autumn racing. · Low confidence

  • Spectator friendlyEasy3.5

    Check the current spectator map before planning viewpoints. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • Low altitudeLow3.5

    Course altitude was not verified. · Low confidence

Good. Hotels, walkability, getting there, and the town around the race. Counts for 10% of the overall score.

  • Hotel availabilityGood3.5

    Race-week hotel availability was not verified. · Low confidence

  • Hotel valueGood3.5

    Comparable race-week hotel prices were not verified. · Low confidence

  • WalkabilityWalkable3.5

    Choose accommodation around the current start and finish. · Low confidence

  • Travel easeEasy3.5

    Detailed airport and transfer arrangements were not verified. · Low confidence

  • LogisticsSimple3.6

    Bib pickup at the exhibition grounds and a different finish require planning. · Medium confidence

  • Town and foodGood4.0

    Runners recommend visiting Ulm and its historic quarters. · Medium confidence

Very good. How hard it is to get a place, and what you get for the fee. Counts for 8% of the overall score.

  • Getting inEasy4.1

    The organizer offers open registration and late entry where available. · Low confidence

  • Value for moneyGood value4.2

    Multiple firsthand reports single out the entry package as good value. · Medium confidence

Course

Route, 42.2 km (26.2 mi)

Shape
laps

Getting in

Entry
open

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Key facts

Location
Ulm, Germany
Typical month
September
Distances
42.2 km (26.2 mi)

Sources

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