Half marathon in Hamburg: Massive road closures on Sunday!

Half marathon in Hamburg: Massive road closures on Sunday!

Hamburg will be the scene of Hella Hamburg half marathon on Sunday, June 29, 2025, and that brings a lot of hustle and bustle into the city. Over 10,000 runners will tackle the 21.1 kilometer route, which leads through some of the most beautiful corners of Hamburg. The route is a real pleasure: participants can look forward to around 50 sights, including the Reeperbahn, Altona and the port. And the motto "Hamburg helped - double fun!" promises a festive atmosphere with DJ support, live music, samba and drum groups as well as cheering zones and artists along the route.

But while the running enthusiasts are preparing for their big day, drivers in the city also have to adapt their plans. As early as 4 a.m., the road closures begin in various areas, such as around the Reeperbahn and Millerntorplatz. The main barriers will then be effective at 7 a.m. and remain until around 2.30 p.m. Visitors to the target at the churchyards on Jungiusstraße should be prepared for this area may remain blocked for longer. For everyone who has to go to the city center, a bypass about the northern part of the Ring 2 is recommended to avoid traffic jams.

traffic adjustments and recommendation

The traffic information is important to the organizers of the marathon. The organizers recommend the use of public transport, especially underground and S-Bahn, to avoid the closures. Many bus lines in Altona, the city center and the outdoor alster are also restricted during the event, which underlines the need to find out well beforehand.

practical tips also offers the navigation app Waze, which takes current road closures into account and shows the best available route in real time. The app is available free of charge from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store and can even be used on the desktop. So nothing stands in the way of a stress -free trip to the event.

Details about the event

The Hella Hamburg half marathon is not only a sporting event, but also a social highlight with many eventpoints that provide enthusiasm. Visitors and participants can look forward to a real festival. With live music, the hustle and bustle on the route and a variety of supporters, the half marathon becomes an unforgettable experience for everyone.

If you are looking for more information about the road closures and the event details, you will find everything on the organizers' website: [NDR reports] (https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/hamburg/ halfmarathon-in-hamburg-strassen closing-am-s-sonntung-100.html), Haspa Marathon and [Hamburg half marathon] (https://www.hamburg- halfmarathon.de/).