Volksbank Münster Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, steady wind challenges
Runners will face a temperature rise from 50°F to 62°F, with average humidity at 76%. Wind will be a notable factor, starting with a tailwind before shifting to headwind segments from Miles 2-11, requiring pacing adjustments. With consistent crosswinds in the middle of the race and a tailwind in the final miles, runners should stay hydrated and prepare for varied conditions throughout the course.
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Race Info
The Volksbank Münster Marathon runs through Münster, Germany, each September, starting on the Schlossplatz beside the city's baroque castle. The nearly flat course passes through the old town and around the Aasee lake, then heads west through Nienberge, Roxel and Gievenbeck before returning to finish on the gabled Prinzipalmarkt in front of Münster's city hall. First held on September 8, 2002 with about 5,000 runners, it has grown into one of Germany's largest marathons, drawing more than 12,000 participants and roughly 100,000 spectators, with over 300 street performers along the route. The 2026 edition marks the race's 25th anniversary and is a qualifying race for the Abbott World Marathon Majors age-group world championship.
