Metropolmarathon: Sweaty route around Fürth starts today!
Experience the Metropolmarathon on June 22nd, 2025 in Fürth, along picturesque routes in the Solarberg and Farrnbach valleys.

Metropolmarathon: Sweaty route around Fürth starts today!
The Metropolmarathon on June 22, 2025 will once again attract numerous running enthusiasts to the picturesque surroundings of Fürth. The route, which runs through the north and west of Fürth, not only offers a strenuous challenge, but also impressive views of the Solarberg, the canal and the Farrnbachtal. On this day, participants will be confronted with fresh air, motivating spectators and maybe even the odd cloudburst - that's marathon life, after all!
The organizers have worked particularly hard this year. Pictures by Wolfgang Handel capture the atmosphere of the fantastic running route and can be viewed on the official website nn.de. These impressions are likely to fuel the participants' sporting ambitions and increase their anticipation of the event even further.
For running enthusiasts – for every level
The Metropolmarathon is a highlight not only for experienced runners, but also for beginners and amateur athletes. According to metropolmarathon.de, anyone who dares to discover their inner marathon runner can. There are various competitions coming up that are perfect for all levels. Whether 5 km, 21 km or more – there is something for everyone!
This type of “ongoing” competition is becoming increasingly popular throughout Germany. On marathon.de you can find numerous upcoming events that also take place outside of Fürth. On the same day, June 22, 2025, you can take part in 5 km or 21 km runs in Coswig and Buchholz, for example. A good deal for everyone active in the running scene!
Top events in summer and autumn
The summer has many more running events in store, including the 42 km marathon in Berlin and immediately followed by the 21 km and 42 km run in Cologne on October 5, 2025. Counting the days until these events could be an additional motivation for many to lace up their running shoes and test their own limits.
There are also some notable records in the world of marathon running. Ruth Chepngetich set a new women's world record of 2:09:56 at the 2024 Chicago Marathon, after Paula Radcliffe had been the record holder for 16 years. But the performances of the men are also impressive, like Eliud Kipchoge, who won the BMW Berlin Marathon 2023 with 2:02:42.
The Metropolmarathon is more than just a race - it represents a community of running enthusiasts and is an event that encourages you to get the most out of yourself. So when the starting signal goes off, it will be revealed who will compete in the picturesque setting!