Marathon magic in Wiesbaden: midnight run and traffic chaos!

Marathon magic in Wiesbaden: midnight run and traffic chaos!

The Ikano Bank City Marathon in Wiesbaden attracts numerous sports enthusiasts to the city on June 27 and 28, 2025. A very special highlight of the event is the midnight goal on the Schlossplatz, which gives this event a unique charm. The main runs start on Saturday evening, whereby the marathon and the half marathon take place at 7:15 p.m. on Wilhelmstrasse, followed by a 3km, 5km and 5km company run at 7:35 p.m. and the 10km run at 7:45 p.m. On Friday, June 27th, the school class run will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and offers young athlete: the opportunity to try out inside.

Unfortunately, the preparations for the marathon also have some traffic disruptions. From 2 p.m. on Saturday, Wilhelmstraße between Burgstraße and Kureck will be closed to vehicle traffic. In addition, numerous streets in the city center from 2:00 p.m. to 0:15 a.m. on Sunday are not fully accessible. Residents and road users are asked to spend patience and choose alternative routes to avoid any traffic jam. According to wiesbaden-leben.de, the road closures are ended according to the last runner, but at the latest at midnight.

traffic adjustments for visitors to marathon

For everyone who wants to travel to the event by car, it is important to consider the parking facilities in advance. From 11 a.m. there are no parking spaces along the running route. The following parking garages are recommended: Parkhaus RMCC, Park & ​​Ride Moltkering, Parkhaus Theater, Parkhaus Liliencarré, Parkhaus Schwalbacher Straße Mauritius as well as other parking garages on Schwalbacher Strasse and Bowling Green. The bus stops that are not approached during the event include the stations on the Nerotal, Sanitas, and the numerous stops in the city center.

With the aim of fulfilling the environment, the organizers of the marathon not only have the smooth process in the eye, but also sustainable solutions as part of the event. In Germany, it is increasingly being used to improve the sustainability of sporting events. Aspects such as the arrival of the participants: inside and spectators, the waste from catering and the consumption of resources are of central importance. Initiatives such as the "Green Champions 2.0" portal offer practices and instructions to make events more environmentally friendly, as the organizers at the Ikano Bank Marathon also have in mind, as the [re-thlete.de] (https://re-athlete.de/blogs/re-Athlete-blog/die- sustainable- organization- von sports events) reports.

The organization team strives to integrate sustainable mobility solutions and catering offers that minimize the organic footprint of the event. Regional products, vegetarian dishes and reusable dishes could be the right steps in this direction to give the participant: inside a good conscience while doing their round around the city. In particular, the inclusion of guests and local companies can contribute to a positive development.

So whether as a participant: in or spectators: In - the Ikano Bank City Marathon not only promises exciting competitions, but also a community and environmentally conscious experience. Hold out, running and celebrating in Wiesbaden will definitely leave a lasting impression this weekend.