Runningthis upcoming Sunday in Düsseldorf: the Uniper Marathon 2025!
Get ready for an exciting day in Düsseldorf on April 30, 2023, as the city hosts the Uniper Düsseldorf Marathon! This much-anticipated event promises a day of running, music, and community spirit, with thousands of participants and spectators coming together to celebrate.
The Run & Beat party will kick off at the Rheinterrasse from 12 p.m., welcoming everyone. A DJ will provide the musical atmosphere, and runners can enjoy a free drink by showing their start number.
The event will see numerous streets closed, including the Rhine river tunnel from 4:30 a.m., to ensure a smooth and safe race. Traveling to the city center by car on Sunday may be challenging due to closures. It is recommended to use public transportation, with only the U-Bahn lines in operation. Maps.Düsseldorf will display the closures, and information on detours will be provided.
Düsseldorf residents are encouraged to create a great atmosphere along the route. Detailed schedules and connections can be found at rheinbahn.de. Important stops for the starting area are "Tonhalle/Ehrenhof" and "Nordstraße" with the exit at Inselstraße. For the target or final area, the stop is "Heinrich-Heine-Allee".
The event will feature various races, including children's runs, half marathon, relay races, and marathon. The award ceremonies for the half marathon will take place at 10:30 a.m., for the marathon at 12:30 p.m., and for the marathon relay teams at 2 p.m. in the finish area at the Lower Rhinewerft. The award ceremonies for the Stadtsparkasse Düsseldorf Kids Cup will take place at 10 a.m. in the Family Zone.
More than 16,000 runners have registered for the event, with around 4,200 for the marathon and 6,300 for the half marathon. The Family Zone on the market square will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
The motto of the event is "Run & Beat", which includes DJs along the route to hype up spectators and runners. The race is being organized by Sonja Oberem, who debuted as race director in 2019.
The live stream of the professional half marathon and marathon races can be watched on the YouTube channel of D.SPORTS and the homepage of the Uniper Düsseldorf Marathon from 8 a.m. The event is being supported by around 1,200 volunteers.
For accurate and detailed information on the 2023 event—such as route maps, DJ hotspots, exact road closures, and public transport plans—the best source would be the official Uniper Düsseldorf Marathon organizers or city traffic authorities. You may consider reaching out directly via their contact email: [email protected].
If you seek current updates, you might also monitor local news or social media closer to the event time. The official marathon site promises new features and updates, but these appear to be focused on 2025 and beyond at present.
Düsseldorf had to wait six years for a marathon due to Corona and the withdrawal of the organizer. This year's event marks a significant comeback for the city, bringing together runners and spectators for a day of celebration and camaraderie. So, mark your calendars and get ready to join the excitement!
The Run & Beat party, featuring DJs along the route, will add a lively sports atmosphere to the Uniper Düsseldorf Marathon, commencing at the Rheinterrasse from 12 p.m. on April 30, 2023. Alongside the much-anticipated marathon race, participants can also enjoy various other sports events such as half marathon, relay races, and even children's runs.
