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European Capital of Culture Marathon

Culture in Stride

Photo: Peter Rossner

Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, hip-hop, and electro – discover Chemnitz and its sights via »Culture in Stride«. This event’s unique feature: The running track will be transformed into the world’s longest stage. Various orchestras, choirs, and DJs will provide unique musical highlights. Meet thousands of runners in the 50th German Sparkasse Marathon at the EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE MARATHON. Register now and choose from various distances.

When? May 18, 2025

Where? Start at Neumarkt, Chemnitz

European Capital of Culture The Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media Free State of Saxony European Capital of Culture

This project is cofinanced by tax funds on the basis of the parliamentary budget of the state of Saxony and by federal funds from the Beauftragte der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien (Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media), as well as funds from the City of Chemnitz.