
Metzingen, Germany · Sunday 13 July 2025
The Ermstal Halbmarathon is a beautiful countryside race that takes runners through vineyards, small villages, and rolling hills in southern Germany. The scenic and mildly challenging course is made even better by the warm, community-driven atmosphere and the strong tradition of post-race celebrations featuring local food and drinks.\n\nFor those who love well-organized races in charming rural settings, Ermstal is a fantastic pick.\n
Adjusted Time
4:03:13
Time difference: +3.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Ermstal Halbmarathon is a full marathon held in Metzingen, Germany, scheduled for Sunday 13 July 2025. The course is run on road surface with 120m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 439m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Ermstal Halbmarathon website.
With 120m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 351m to 439m above sea level (88m total range). While not completely flat, the elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't significantly impact pacing strategy.
Based on historical weather data for July, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 10°C and 29°C are expected. While comfortable for most runners, those targeting fast times should pay attention to hydration, as these temperatures can impact performance over the full distance. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Ermstal Halbmarathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for Ermstal Halbmarathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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