Half marathon in Hamburg: Massive road closures on Sunday!

Half marathon in Hamburg: Massive road closures on Sunday!

Hamburg will be the venue for the Hella Hamburg Half Marathon on Sunday, June 29, 2025, and that will bring a lot of hustle and bustle to the city. Over 10,000 runners will tackle the 21.1 kilometer long 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 harbor. And the motto “Hamburg Half – 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 as running enthusiasts prepare for their big day, drivers in the city are also having to adjust their plans. The road closures begin as early as 4 a.m. in various areas, such as around the Reeperbahn and Millerntorplatz. The main closures will then take effect at 7 a.m. and remain in place until around 2:30 p.m. Visitors to the destination near the churchyards on Jungiusstrasse should be prepared that this area may remain closed for longer. For anyone who needs to go to the city center, we recommend taking a bypass via the northern part of Ring 2 to avoid traffic jams.

Traffic adjustments and recommendation

Traffic information is an important concern for the marathon organizers. The organizers recommend using public transport, especially the subway and S-Bahn, to avoid the closures. Many bus routes in Altona, the city center and the Outer Alster will also be restricted during the event, which underlines the need to be well informed beforehand.

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

Event details

The Hella Hamburg Half Marathon is not only a sporting event, but also a social highlight with many event points that create enthusiasm. Visitors and participants can look forward to a real celebration. With live music, the hustle and bustle along the route and a large number of supporters, the half marathon becomes an unforgettable experience for everyone.

If you are looking for more information about the road closures and event details, you can find everything on the organizers' websites: NDR reports, Haspa Marathon and Hamburg Half marathon.