Overview

• The 'Laufend Kultur' marathon in Chemnitz attracted 8,350 runners, marking a key event in the city's European Capital of Culture celebrations.
• Participants from nine nations competed across various distances, including a full marathon, half marathon, and quarter marathon.
• The marathon route was accompanied by 200 musicians, choirs, and DJs, transforming the course into what organizers called the 'longest stage in the world.'
• The winner completed the marathon in 2:34:20, with local runner Stefan Seidel placing third at 2:35:00.
• International runners included a pair from Ottawa, Canada, who traveled the farthest, alongside participants from countries such as Spain, the UK, and Austria.