The course begins at Olympischer Platz and the finishing line is placed on the track within the Olympic Stadium.

[4] In the years since then, the event has expanded its programme and now includes in-line skating races and a half marathon.

[3] The elite aspect of the main 25 km race has attracted top level national and foreign runners since its inception.

On the women's side, past winners include marathon world record breaker Christa Vahlensieck, world road running champion Lornah Kiplagat and 1988 Olympic marathon champion Rosa Mota.

Past men's winners include Olympic medalist Markus Ryffel, Boston and New York marathon winner Rodgers Rop, and marathon world record holder Patrick Makau Musyoki.