Munich Marathon 2012 Sports / Running Oct 14, 2012

Though it’s nowhere near as big – or as competitive – as the Berlin Marathon, the Munich Marathon in October still manages to attract several thousand runners.

An annual affair since the first race was established in the early 1980s, the Munich Marathon’s race route still follows the very same course as the one used during the 1972 Olympic Games, when Munich played host to the Summer Olympics.

Beginning at the original Olympic Stadium, the Munich Marathon course is actually a great way to explore the city, as it does a wide loop through several neighborhoods, the famed Englischer Garten Park, and cuts right across the city center before returning to the Stadium.

Munich Marathon fees are €69 before September 30th and €75 for late registration. A half-marathon, 10K, and relay race are also held during the Munich Marathon for those who don’t quite have a full 26.2-mile slog in them – at least not yet.