Great cheering in the finish area. Jan Kaschura (Run Artist Holzminden) wins the 12th "Stadtwerke Lübeck Marathon" in 2:28:37 and an impressive form. With a new PB, it undercuts the previous track record from 2009 by almost 3 minutes. In the women's race, Pia von Keutz (Columbia Cougars) also wins with a new track record in 2:57:19. In her first marathon ever! Several thousand spectators in the center of Lübeck celebrated the winners with honor and applause ...
The 12th "Stadtwerke Lübeck Marathon" on Sunday with moer than 4100 participants has showed again that it is obviously one of the most nicest running events in the region and even in Germany. 506 marathoners started at 10 to run the 42,2km track distance which goes from the city centre of Lübeck, around the "Holstentor" to Travemünde and all the way back. With mild temperatures and little wind runners had almost perfect conditions. Thousands of spectators provided plenty of mood and motivation.
They all have made the 12th "Stadtwerke Lübeck Marathon" to a special experience and great success. All together 761 helpers, both younger and older ones, helped along the whole track distance and have ensured a smooth process and great support of the runners. Beside the volunteers, a big thank you also goes to the police, paramedics, THW any other involved companies, including the crew of Radio Lübeck, logistics, tent constructors, technicians and those who participated in the set-up and dismantling. The 12th "Stadtwerke Lübeck Marathon" is moreover your success.
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