Marathon Hannover

ADAC Marathon Hannover : walking information

The event programme includes dedicated options for walkers and Nordic walkers on urban and lakeside routes in Hannover. The organiser offers a Nordic Walking category for the half marathon distance and a short walker-friendly course in the year-end Silvesterlauf.

Key walking distances

• Halbmarathon (≈21.1 km) as Nordic Walking category
• 6 km Silvesterlauf around the Maschsee
• 10 km course available at the main event

Routes and surroundings

• The half marathon and many races run through the city, offering paved urban streets and inner-city scenery.
• The Silvesterlauf follows a loop around the Maschsee, providing a flat lakeside route.
• Other events use the Maschsee area for shorter recreational rounds.

Practical information for walkers

• Registration is required; group registrations are possible from ten people (Sammelanmeldung).
• A health check questionnaire is available online and the organiser emphasises checking physical readiness.
• Entry categories and fees list a specific price for Nordic Walking at the half marathon.
• Start and finish locations for some races are in Hannover city centre; expect event infrastructure typical for city races.

Running categories are part of the programme but walking-specific entries and a short lakeside option are explicitly provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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