Sparkassen Alb Marathon
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About the race
The Sparkassen Alb Marathon Schwäbisch Gmünd is an annual running event held in Schwäbisch Gmünd in October. The 36th edition is scheduled for 24.10.2026 and registrations are open for that year.
The event offers multiple race formats and distances, including:
- Bambini and youth races
- 5 km run
- 10 km run and walk
- 25 km run
- 37 km Alb Trail
- 50 km run and relay
- 60 km Alb Ultra
Since 1991 the event has taken place each October and attracts hundreds of runners. The longer routes cover more than 50 km and about 1100 metres of ascent, and pass over the three Kaiser mountains Hohenstaufen, Rechberg and Stuifen through open landscape and varied natural surroundings. The Alb Trail route is offered as a dedicated trail option.
The race week includes a Friday evening programme at the Wettkampfzentrum Große Sporthalle with a lecture, a briefing for the trail routes, and a pasta party. Entry to the evening programme is free; a contribution is requested for the pasta meal and drinks are available for purchase. Event photos from recent editions are provided free of charge. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
