"It's great that we have set a new record this year with 18,000 registrations. As the largest sporting event in Bonn, the Deutsche Post Marathon is a flagship event for our sports city. The registration figures show that people from Bonn and the region really enjoy exercise and community sport. As a city, it is important to us to inspire as many people as possible to do just that - and the marathon sets an excellent example," said Mayor Katja Dörner. She also thanked Deutsche Post, the organizer MMP and all employees of the city administration, who once again contributed to the success of the event with their commitment.

Long-standing title partner Deutsche Post also showed its strong commitment to the event and the city with over 1,100 running colleagues. "For us, the Deutsche Post Marathon Bonn is much more than just a sporting event - it is a symbol of cohesion, team spirit and social commitment," says Benjamin Rasch, Chief Marketing Officer Post & Parcel Germany. "It makes us proud that we as a company were not only actively involved with so many colleagues, but were also able to support sport in Bonn through various charity campaigns."

Deutsche Post is particularly keen to promote young athletes. This year, 1,800 students from 64 schools took part in the Deutsche Post School Marathon - 700 more than last year. Thanks to Deutsche Post's support, participation is free for all schools. "It's great to see the enthusiasm with which the young runners compete here," says Rasch, "Sport unites - and it's a matter close to our hearts to give children and young people the opportunity to be part of this special event."

Deutsche Post is also committed to Bonn's sports clubs: Runners* could once again run over the donation mat on the course and donate three euros for popular sports in Bonn. Deutsche Post generously rounded up the amount. In recent years, over 300,000 euros have already been raised for local sport - this year, around 25,000 euros are expected to be added again.

Marathon organizer Christian Okon, Managing Director of MMP Event, is also very positive about the event: "The record numbers and the incredible atmosphere show how firmly anchored this marathon is in Bonn. It's fantastic to see how sport brings people together."

Okon emphasizes that an event of this magnitude is only possible with the support of many: "My special thanks go to the city of Bonn, the many trades involved, our volunteers who worked tirelessly to ensure that everything ran smoothly, and of course the thousands of athletes who started here today. And a big thank you goes to our partners - first and foremost to Deutsche Post, which supports us as a reliable title partner with great commitment and makes this marathon possible year after year."

And there is more good news for all runners: Deutsche Post and the organizing agency MMP have extended their cooperation - which means that the Deutsche Post Marathon Bonn will continue to take place in the coming years. The date for the next big running event has already been set: the Deutsche Post Marathon Bonn 2026 will take place on April 19.

For the 22nd time, runners made their way through the German capital today. 18,080 entries were received for the day. 4,400 more runners than last year had registered. The strongest discipline is traditionally the half marathon with 10,000 entries. However, with over 1,800 entries for the marathon, this is also the best result in over ten years. 2,705 participants registered for the 10-kilometer run. In addition, 1,412 relay runners and 1,800 schoolchildren wanted to take part.

The fastest runner over the 42.195 kilometers on this day was Hagen Bierlich (Kölner Laufteam). He crossed the finish line after 2:29:31h and was delighted to take the title after his second place last year. Maike Drieb-Schön (2:54:11h) from LAZ Rhein-Sieg won the women's race.

Malte Propp won the men's half marathon in 1:07:05 (TC FIKO Rostock). Teresa Frank (LT Schweich) was first in the women's race in 1:19:39h.

All results of the 22nd Deutsche Post Marathon Bonn at  https://www.frielingsdorf-datenservice.de/anmeldung/2025/bonn/index.php?page=results (opens in a new tab)