Münster, Germany 21.09.2025
Source: https://www.volksbank-muenster-marathon.de/ and https://www.instagram.com/muenstermarathon/
The Volksbank Münster Marathon is a prominent marathon event held annually in Münster, Germany. Its history can be summarized as follows:
- Establishment: The Münster Marathon was first held in 2002. It was initiated by the Münster-Marathon e.V. and quickly gained recognition.
- Sponsorship: Volksbank Münsterland Nord is the main sponsor and has been the name-giver for the event for many years, hence the official name “Volksbank Münster Marathon.”
- Growth and Recognition: The marathon has grown significantly since its inception and has become one of the top 10 most attended marathons in Germany, attracting runners from around the world.
- Course: The course is known for its scenic route, which combines city and rural landscapes. It starts at the Schlossplatz in front of the Prince-Bishop’s Palace and finishes on the historic Prinzipalmarkt. The route takes runners through various parts of the city and its surrounding areas, including a loop around the Aasee lake and through different districts.
- Event Highlights: The event is known for its lively atmosphere, with over 300 artists and performers along the route providing entertainment and motivation for the runners. It also includes other running events besides the full marathon, such as a staffel (relay) marathon, a 2/3 marathon, and various shorter distances.
- Records: The marathon has seen its course records broken over the years. As of the most recent data available, the men’s course record is 2:09:06, set by Charles Yosey Moneria (Kenya) in 2023, while the women’s course record is 2:27:39, set by Lilian Jelagat (Kenya) in 2022.
- Leadership: Michael Brinkmann is the chief organizer and has played a key role in the success and growth of the event.
Blue line heralds the 23st edition of the Volksbank Münster Marathon
The Volksbank Münster Marathon is an ideal mix of city and countryside marathon. After starting at the Schlossplatz, the first 10km go through the city center before the route runs through the outer city areas of Nienberge, Roxel and Gievenbeck. The finish line is at the flagged Prinzipal Markt. The other competitions will also be held on the same route.
Startlist: https://xivado.com/de/events/23-volksbank-munster-marathon/2025/startlist
Results: https://www.volksbank-muenster-marathon.de/_rubric/index.php?rubric=Ergebnisse+DE
✨🏃Tracking function at the 23rd Volksbank Münster Marathon 🏃✨
This year, friends, acquaintances, and spectators can once again use a tracking function to see where individual runners are on the course. The function allows you to compile a personal list of favorites or, for example, to view the top 10 runners. 🤩
Runners will be registered at a total of eight points along the route. However, the data between the timing points is based on estimates using the registered time and the current kilometer average.
👉Our service provider will activate the tracking function on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the start of the marathon at the following link: https://xivado.com/de/events/23-volksbank-munster-marathon/2025/live
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