Applause for the 850 permanent starters
Year for year, this is the meeting place, with the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon: We asked members of the marathon clubs, what their motivation was to take part in the 36th edition of the marathon.
Sabine and Marion Möhle from Darmstadt: “Every step of the way together – sister power by the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon”. Sabine is running in 2017 for the 11th time and this time with the eternal start number F400, together with her sister Marion (F165) who is running here 17th time. Kalli Flach with the start number 155, starter “Legend” from Hanau-Rodenbach with 33 finishes in Frankfurt. Hi saying for this year is simple: “Chip on foot, number on the breast and the kilometer are longer and longer, but soon we are finished”. Andreas Löwe (668) right before his 50th Marathon: “I was born in the birthplace of the marathon in Frankfurt-Höchst, I was standing at the start when I was a kid and in the finisher area and then I became infected from running. Since, 1989 I always try to be a part of the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon if I am healthy enough. The beautiful and fast course motivates me, again this year to run it my 23rd time”. Peter Unger (313) from Kriftel: “Frankfurt Marathon, what else! Enjoyment with passion and this again and again. Super course, super crowd, perfect organization and after 42,195 km unfortunately it’s all over”. Peter Schmit (151) with his saga-like 33 finishes in Frankfurt: “I used to run in my competitions times, 2 to 3 marathon a year, today only the marathon that’s in front of my house door in Frankfurt. I can easily get there with the public transportation and for its size, it’s perfectly organized. It is such a great feeling to finish by running over the red carpet. This year’s event is my biggest motivator for my running training. It keeps me fit and healthy. A big compliment goes out from myself to the organization team. You’re doing a great job.”
Members of the marathon club are those that finished it at least 10 times. For the proof, please send the certificates, copies are enough – you will receive a high-quality polo shirt with your personalized start number embroidered on it. And on the marathon weekend, there is a stand from the club (convention center hall 1, 2nd floor) 2 coupons for coffee and cake as well as the start documents and your starter bag. The membership is free of cost and there is no obligation.
The Frankfurt Marathon Club was started in 2006, in honor of those loyal runners who comeback year after year as a thank you. Meanwhile, the club has over 850 members. All of the finishers with 20=bronze, 25=silver, and 30=gold participations will be rewarded with a new polo shirt with a colorful embroidery.
