Thirteen miles, thirteen cities, one feeling: Half marathon in Dresden
The DresdenHALF route runs right through the heart of the city – along the River Elbe, past Dresden's most beautiful sights. A special highlight of the run: Dresden's twin towns are represented on the 21.1-kilometre course. Each of the 13 miles is symbolically dedicated to a town – making each stage a little experience in itself!
Dresden maintains lively partnerships with cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and America: Coventry, Wrocław, St. Petersburg, Skopje, Ostrava, Brazzaville, Florence, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Strasbourg, Salzburg, Columbus and Hangzhou. These city partnerships promote international exchange and cooperation in areas such as culture, education, business and politics – for example through school projects, youth exchanges and joint events.
All residents of Dresden and visitors to the city are warmly invited to help make the DresdenHALF a success, line the route, cheer on the runners and soak up the atmosphere. Anyone who wishes to can also play an active part in organising one of the city’s themed sections – turning the DresdenHALF into a celebration of exercise, community and international friendship.
1st mile: Brazzaville | 2nd mile: Wrocław | 3rd mile: Ostrava | 4th mile: Skopje | 5th mile: Hangzhou | 6th mile: Columbus | 7th mile: Coventry | 8th mile: Rotterdam | 9th mile: Strasbourg | 10th mile: Hamburg | 11th mile: Florence | 12th mile: Salzburg | 13th mile: Dresden
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Mission DresdenHALF
Together with our two running coaches, Amy Fry and Reiner Mehlhorn, we support selected runners as they prepare for the DresdenHALF – whether they simply want to complete their first half marathon or are aiming for a specific finishing time. #TeamSpirit
HERE WE INTRODUCE THEM TO YOU & SUPPORT THEM ON THEIR JOURNEY
All important information
Date | 6 September 2026
Start time | 9:00 a.m.
Starting point | World Trade Centre Dresden
Finish point | Terrassenufer
| 05.09.2025 – 31.10.2025 | 59 Euro |
| 01.11.2025 – 31.01.2026 | 69 Euro |
| 01.02.2026 – 31.05.2026 | 79 Euro |
| 01.06.2026 – 31.08.2026 | 89 Euro |
| Ab 01.09.2026 | 94 Euro |
At DresdenHALF, there's not only the run, but also the matching accessories. Look forward to your exclusive DresdenHALF arm sleeves! You will receive these together with your race documents at the race document distribution.
You also have the option of purchasing merchandise such as shirts and hoodies during registration or afterwards via the link in your registration confirmation or at the expo (only while stocks last).
Participation is open to individuals aged 16 and above.
The maximum running time after crossing the starting line is three hours.
at the World Trade Centre Dresden
Friday, 4 September 2026 | 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, 5 September 2026 | 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
>>> On 1 September 2026, you will receive your personal race pass from us by email as a PDF attachment. This race pass entitles you to collect your race pack from the race pack collection point. Race packs will only be handed out without a race pass if you present your ID card when collecting them in person. Please print out the race pass or show it to our team on your mobile phone when collecting your race pack.
Please note: If you wish to collect race packs on behalf of your friends, please ensure you have their race passes sent to you. Only then will you be given the race packs and, where applicable, the race T-shirt booked with them. Race packs do not have to be collected in person.
The DresdenHALF is one of the World Ranking Competitions recognised by World Athletics. For you, this means that your race time and finishing position can count towards the World Rankings. These rankings play a role in the allocation of starting places for numerous international championships, alongside the traditional qualifying standards. Requirements for recognition as a World Ranking Competition include, amongst other things, an officially measured course and the competition being held in accordance with World Athletics regulations.
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The DresdenHALF route is a fast one – perfect for setting a new personal best. To help you, we’ll have pacemakers on hand. Keep an eye out for your target finishing time (1:30 h, 1:40 h, 1:50 h, 2:00 h or 2:10 h) in the starting area and simply join the relevant runner.
Have you registered for the DresdenHALF but are unable to participate due to scheduling conflicts or injury? No problem: you can transfer your starting place. Please use the link in your registration confirmation and enter the details of the new runner there. We charge 10 Euro for re-registration.
IMPORTANT: For safety reasons, it is expressly prohibited to transfer start numbers without following the process described above. Violations will be punished with disqualification and suspension.
Toilets are located in the start and finish areas.
When registering, you can choose between free luggage storage in the finish area or receiving a towel at the finish. Luggage can be dropped off in the finish area at the following times:
Saturday, 5 September 2026 | 12 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, 6 September 2026 | from 7 a.m.
All participants will receive their finisher's medal and personal certificate to download immediately after the race. At DresdenHALF, the net time is recorded (the time difference between crossing the start line and the finish line). The official rankings (1st - 10th) are determined based on gross times. The winners will be awarded on stage.
