Our RaceInfo
What was the route again? How does bag drop work, and where can I actually find things in the start and finish area? So many questions – and we have the answers: our RaceInfo! You’ll find a direct link to it here, as well as via the QR code on your race number.
Expo DresdenHALF
As well as numerous offers from our partners, you’ll find the race kit collection point, as well as the distribution and sale of merchandise, at the World Trade Centre Dresden on Friday and Saturday.
Live tracking & results
To enable you to follow your friends’ and family’s race live, the DresdenHALF offers a tracking service: we record the start time, split times at 5 km, 10 km and 15 km, and, of course, the finishing time.
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
#WeRunTogether
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.
On the day of the race, you can travel to and from the event in comfort by public transport.
VVO CombiTicket: On the day of the event (until 4 am the following day), your race number serves as a ticket within the Dresden fare zone – meaning you can use local trains, S-Bahn, trams, buses and ferries free of charge. Please note: The ticket is valid for you personally only e.g. it does not cover bicycles or dogs.
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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There are 5 refreshment stations with water along the DresdenHALF route. In addition, we’ll be offering Powerbar isotonic drinks at the refreshment stations at the 12 km and 16 km marks. Also available at the refreshment station at km 12: gels from 4Endurance. In the finish area, you’ll find drinks from Oppacher and Freiberger 0.0, as well as bananas and bars.
Not only is the DresdenHALF route particularly flat, but we’ll also be cheering you on with music and a great atmosphere: 13 DJs are waiting to entertain you, along with samba and drumming groups.
Simon Boch, Sebastian Hendel, Tom Thurley, Deborah and Rabea Schöneborn, Kristina Hendel and other top runners are set to deliver a top-class race through Dresden on Sunday.
When the starting gun goes off at 9 am on 6 September 2026 for the inaugural DresdenHALF, it will not only be more than 5,500 runners taking to the 21.1-kilometre course through the Saxon capital. Germany’s running elite will also be prominently represented at the first DresdenHALF. At the forefront of a strong field of runners are some of Germany’s fastest half-marathon runners.
Strong men’s field featuring Boch, Hendel and Thurley
The men’s field is led by Simon Boch (Düsseldorf Athletics). The Düsseldorf-based runner has been among Germany’s top road runners for years and arrives in Dresden with a half-marathon personal best of 1:01:15. Simon Boch was German half-marathon champion in 2021 and 2024; he also recently won the silver medal with the DLV marathon team at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
Sebastian Hendel (Marathon Team Berlin) is a world-class runner with a personal best of 1:01:52 and has proven on numerous occasions in recent years that he can achieve top times on fast road courses. In 2024, he was the fastest German at the BMW Berlin Marathon, and in 2025 he won the Munich Half Marathon.
Tom Thurley (Munich Athletics), the reigning German marathon champion and half-marathon runner-up, is coming to Dresden. He also won European Championship silver with the DLV marathon team alongside Simon Boch. His PB in the half-marathon is 1:03:56.
The Schöneborn twins and Kristina Hendel lead the women’s field
The women’s field is also packed with top-class runners. With Deborah and Rabea Schöneborn, two of Germany’s best-known long-distance runners will be taking to the start line. Deborah Schöneborn has a half-marathon personal best of 1:09:41, whilst her twin sister Rabea has already completed the 21.1 kilometres in 1:10:35. Both have been among Germany’s top runners on long road distances for years.
Kristina Hendel is also among the favourites. Her personal best over the half-marathon distance is 1:10:38. This means that only a few seconds separate the three top German runners from Marathon Team Berlin – the perfect conditions for an exciting race for victory.
Anna Langerwisch, also from Marathon Team Berlin, is another strong runner in the field who has set personal bests in the marathon, half-marathon and 10 km this year and will further enhance the women’s race.
The stage is set for a fast and thrilling race. Who will be the first male and female winners to go down in the history of this new half-marathon?
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.
