Marathon-News

Video Interview with Mark Korir and Cybrian Kotut

Mark Korir and Cybrian Kotut are among the favourites for Sunday’s Mainova Frankfurt Marathon. The Kenyans have both already won the Paris Marathon and clocked their respective personal bests at this spring race. While Korir ran 2:05:49 in Paris in 2015, Kotut became his successor this year with 2:07:11. Video: race-news-service.com / Mainova Frankfurt Marathon

Podcast: Lindsey Flanagan of the USA wants to seize her opportunity in Frankfurt

Lindsey Flanagan will make her European debut on Frankfurt's fast course. She made her debut at the distance with 2:33:12 in Houston in 2015 and that remains her fastest time. Later that same year she won the silver medal at the Pan-Am Games in Toronto. https://www.frankfurt-marathon.com/wp-content/uploads/Frankfurt-Marathon_Audio_Lindsey-Flanagan-USA-pre-Frankfurt-Mara-2016_-6178.mp3 Lindsey Flanagan

Podcast: Mark Korir explains why training camps are so important for the Kenyans

One of the leading contenders in the men's field, Mark Korir explains why preparing for Frankfurt and other races in a training camp is the basis for his success. Last year he won the Paris Marathon in 2:05:49 and is aiming for a place on the podium in Frankfurt. https://www.frankfurt-marathon.com/wp-content/uploads/Frankfurt-Marathon_Audio_Mark-Korir-Pre-Frankfurt-Mara-2016_-6179.mp3 Mark Korir

Podcast: Cyprian Kotut of Kenya wants to that his talent runs in the family

The younger brother of marathon star Martin Lel has already won one title this year, triumphing in Paris. The 24-year-old is keen to continue his rise on his Frankfurt debut. https://www.frankfurt-marathon.com/wp-content/uploads/Frankfurt-Marathon_Audio_Cyprian-Kotut-Pre-Frankfurt-Mara-2016_-6177.mp3 Cybrian Kotut

Relay is fully booked

2000 relays and 8000 runners have registered for the Relay     For the Frankfurt Relay Marathon 2016, 2000 relays and 8000 runners have registered. Therefore no more bookings are possible. The Frankfurt Relay Marathon 2016 is fully booked.

The official programme

The Mainova Frankfurt Marathon traditionally has more to offer than just a race over 42 kms. The entire weekend is a marathon fest with street festivals, live music bands, a marathon mall, the Pasta Party, children’s runs powered by Schneider Eletcric, the breakfast run powered by inter-Air (5kms) as well as the relay marathon. To ganzen Artikel lesen...

Attractive Sponsor Promotions on Marathonmall

Here is an overview of all sponsor promotions during the opening times of the Marathonmall.    Opening times Friday, 12 to 7pm Saturday, 10am to 7pm Sunday, 7am to 5pm   ASICS ASICS offers all kinds of service, fun and action. Pace Your Race is a free, worldwide service for creating personal split-time pacebands designed ganzen Artikel lesen...

„We want exciting races and lots of duels“

Christop Kopp, Sports Director of the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon, talks about the art of selecting the right elite runners for the race and why all athletes always claim to be in top form.   What does your job look like in the months before the race? Christoph: I’m on the lookout for top runners who ganzen Artikel lesen...

Celebrate A Marathon Party On The Streets Of Frankfurt

We really tried to give everything this year to make the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon worth your while no matter if you run the marathon yourself or if you come to watch   We have Samba bands, traditional German bands, Djs, pop choirs, folk dance groups, Reggae music, Rock and Blues and a lot more. 80 ganzen Artikel lesen...

The Jubilee Edition As Popular As Ever

More than 15300 marathon runners registered / Breakfast Run with Arne Gabius and Irina Mikitenko   At its anniversary the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon is having a great year. As of the writing of this newsletter already 153000 marathon runners have signed up for the 35th edition of Germany’s oldest city marathon on October 30th. So ganzen Artikel lesen...