A feeling no runner forgets

An outstanding result that whets the appetite for another exciting edition of the Volksbank Münster Marathon on September 13. All distances, except for the marathon itself, are already fully booked. And for the marathon, we already have 4,275 registrations today – for the first time in decades – that’s 467 more than at this time last year.

“Full house” is the word for the Atruvia Relay Marathon, the Wecker 28 km Run, the Westfalen AG Charity Run, the Stadtwerke Kids Marathon, and also the H+B Technics 6.2 km Health Run. Only the marathon itself still has some free spots, and even that is starting to get crowded.

While the Volksbank Münster Marathon surprises runners along the 42.195 km course with a particularly large supporting program and constantly new ideas along the route and at the finish line, recreational and amateur athletes, including those who have just “learned to run,” also get to enjoy being celebrated by thousands of spectators and crossing the finish line on the red carpet. It’s a feeling that no runner will forget.

The registration figures (as of August 1, 2026) in detail: (previous year’s figures in parentheses)

4,275 (previous year: 3,808) Volksbank Münster Marathon

1,630 (previous year: 1,630) Atruvia Relay Marathon

650 (previous year: 650) Wecker-28

189 (previous year: 151) Westfalen AG Charity Run

300 (previous year: 300) H+B technics Health Run

400 (previous year: 355) Stadtwerke Kids Marathon

The Volksbank Münster Marathon is known for its event program at the start, along the course, and at the finish line. There is an event highlight almost every two kilometers, featuring samba and drum groups, award-winning stilt walking theaters, and more. Cheerleading groups and the highlight at the SSH Mile with stilt walkers, a rolling disco ball, the traditional wine stand, and a fantastic cheering zone.

But the Roxel, Nienberge, and Gievenbeck districts will also be in a celebratory mood, as several fan zones, along with numerous artists and musical groups, are among the highlights of this marathon.

Joel Bäumer from SSH Facility Services in Münster provides information about the
SSH Event Mile at Himmelreichallee/Adenauerallee, where the atmosphere is simply
fantastic, much to the delight of the marathon runners.

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This was once again a fantastic experience for the runners, for the buildings we ran through, but also for the city of Münster, 1KOMMA5°, and last but not least, for us organizers. 1,000 cheering runners and Runners who completed the 5-kilometer event loop through the city center with great fun and energy had no idea what awaited them. And so the pub “Schaf” (Sheep) made it happen – the discos were playing, drinks were chilled – a place where many even danced a round before continuing their run. The artists at the LWL Museum, in the churches, and at the city hall also contributed to the party atmosphere. The staff and students of the Adolph Kolping Vocational College really went all out. They not only rolled out a red carpet but also had homemade treats for their many guests. And the organizing team from Münster-Marathon e.V. even moved the piano keyboard into the hallways, providing the perfect musical accompaniment to the runners’ footsteps. A run that simply thrilled everyone and is scheduled to continue next year on June 2nd.

One of the strongest fields of male runners will be competing at this year’s Volksbank Münster Marathon. Two athletes, thanks to their recent personal bests, have the opportunity to equal the course record set in 2023 by Charles Muneria of Kenya.

Simon Ewar Kameto from Kenya is participating in the Volksbank Münster Marathon for the first time and achieved his personal best of 2:09:08 hours in Eindhoven two years ago.

However, for the first time, an Argentinian runner aims to break the dominance of the East African runners. Ignacio Francisco Erario Nunez, who had originally planned to use the Buenos Aires Marathon, also taking place around this time, to attempt the Argentinian national record, has instead opted for the Volksbank Münster Marathon. His current personal best is 2:09:49 hours, which he achieved this year in Enschede. He was able to shine. 2:09:36 hours is the national record of Argentina.