Leipziger Wintermarathon
Leipziger, Germany · Saturday 15 January 2022
Held in Leipzig, Germany, the Wintermarathon takes place in the heart of the city during January, when cold conditions define the racing experience. The event unfolds through Clara Park and the surrounding urban landscape, offering runners a winter running adventure in one of eastern Germany's major cultural centres. The flat terrain and modest elevation changes make this a course where speed and consistency matter more than climbing fitness. The course itself is relatively gentle, with only about 30 metres of elevation gain across the full marathon distance and heights ranging between 108 and 120 metres above sea level. This is a trail-based marathon on rolling ground, meaning the terrain underfoot varies but the inclines remain gradual and fair. Runners should expect a steady effort rather than any dramatic climbs or technical challenges. What makes this race distinctive is its team format: three runners tackle the marathon distance together as a single unit, all running simultaneously and finishing together for one collective time, though each team member receives individual recognition and a finisher's certificate.
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Adjusted Time
4:30:60
Time difference: +31.0 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain30m
Elevation High120m
Elevation Low108m
Leipziger Wintermarathon 2022 Course Analysis
Leipziger Wintermarathon is a full marathon held in Leipziger, Germany, scheduled for Saturday 15 January 2022. The course is run on trail surface with 30m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 120m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Leipziger Wintermarathon website.
Elevation Profile
This is a very flat course with only 30m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 108m to 120m above sea level — a 12m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Surface Type: Trail
Leipziger Wintermarathon is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are inherently slower than road courses due to uneven footing, technical sections, and often steeper gradients. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended, and runners should expect a finish time 10-20% slower than their equivalent road marathon time.
How Difficult Is Leipziger Wintermarathon?
Our difficulty rating for Leipziger Wintermarathon 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.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare Leipziger Wintermarathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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