Paderborn Easter Run

Racing it

1. 01

   Flat means even splits

   With only around 40 meters of climbing over the half marathon, treat this as a time trial and aim for even splits. There is no need to hold anything back for late hills.

   From the elevation profile

2. 02

   Cold Easter start

   A typical race-day temperature of 4.8°C means a cold Easter Saturday. Warm up properly, wear disposable layers to the start and shed them once you are moving.

   From the temperature

3. 03

   Twisting city streets

   The route winds through both historic and modern streets, so expect turns rather than long straights. Look up the course beforehand so you can hold your rhythm through the corners.

   From the description

4. 04

   Run with the crowds

   As Germany's oldest street race, it draws strong community support and a festive crowd. Use the noise on the busier sections rather than going out hard on your own.

   From the description

In Paderborn

• Small, walkable center

  Paderborn's center is compact and walkable, so spectators can move between spots on foot and catch runners more than once without needing transport. Trams and buses cover the wider city if you are staying further out.

• Where to watch

  The old town around the cathedral and the Pader springs, where the river rises in a series of pools, are the natural gathering points. Both are close to the historic streets the race passes through.

• Gentle recovery

  After the race, a slow wander along the Pader springs or out to the gardens at Schloss Neuhaus works better than sitting down straight away. The city is flat and easy to explore on tired legs.