The route of the "LEIPZIG21k" half marathon runs out of town from the city's most famous landmark, the Monument to the Battle of the Nations. The start and finish are therefore opposite the Monument to the Battle of the Nations. Many historical points are passed along the route.

From Leipzig, the route leads via the Dölitz-Dösen recreation park and the Wachau district directly to the lakeside circular trail on Lake Markkleeberg. This section of the route is a scenic highlight; the former open-cast mining area is now the heart of Leipzig's Neuseenland region with numerous tourist attractions. From Lake Markkleeberg, the route heads east just before Güldengossa across the former battlefields of the Battle of the Nations.

The route then leads to the Leipzig district of Meusdorf and back to the Dölitz-Dösen recreation park. The route of the #LEIPZIG21k is mainly on asphalted roads and paths, the entire course is fully closed in the running direction. Due to construction work on Prager Straße, the route had to be rescheduled for the first 5 km.

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Update on the route with changes on 25.09.2025 at 18:05

Route changes subject to change