The 1st Henkell 0.0% Vinothon – Wiesbaden·Rheingau SavourMarathon is now behind us. We look back with great joy on a successful premiere in wonderful weather, with many smiling faces and countless special moments.
Our heartfelt thanks go to all runners as well as to our local and regional partners, without whom a major event like the Vinothon would not be possible: Henkell Freixenet, LOTTO Hessen, Bäcker Dries Rheingau, Rheingauer Volksbank, Fahrschule Fuhrmeister, as well as our Savour partners along the route from Rüdesheim to Wiesbaden: Abtei St. Hildegard, Weingut Hanka, Weingut Sohns, Obstgut auf der Heide, Schloss Johannisberg, Schloss Vollrads, Weingut Karl-Johann Molitor, Baron Knyphausen, Klostermühle, Weingut Friedel Russler, and also the RheinLounge in Wiesbaden-Schierstein. We also thank the many other partners, supporters, contributors and participants who brought the Vinothon to life together with us through their great commitment.
A special thank-you also goes to all helpers along the route and at the stations – including the graduating class of Internatsschule Schloss Hansenberg, students of EBS, the Förderverein Kita Aulhausen, the Hochlandkapelle Presberg, SV Wiesbaden, as well as Laufart from Eltville for their support before and during the event.
Together with our strong partners, the region and, above all, with you runners, we now want to continue developing the Vinothon and are already looking forward to the years ahead. We would also like to express our sincere thanks to the Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, the city of Wiesbaden, the municipalities of the Rheingau, especially Rüdesheim am Rhein, Geisenheim, Oestrich-Winkel, Eltville am Rhein, Walluf as well as all participating authorities, the police, fire brigade and the emergency services. We are planning registrations for the next edition over the coming weeks and months.The 1st Henkell 0.0 % 
— Wiesbaden·Rheingau SavourMarathon celebrates its premiere on April 24 and 25, 2026. Let yourself be inspired by the unique combination of sport and savour!
From the event area at Schloss Henkell (Henkell Castle), you run or walk through one of Germany’s most beautiful landscapes – in the midst of a world-renowned wine region. You pass famous wine estates, historic sites and impressive monuments.
8 km distance, half or full marathon – pure savour: with culinary specialities from the Rheingau. Join us for the premiere!
All the following services are included in the ticket:
Additional bookings:
Team ticket:10 % discount from5 participants
| Early-Birdtil 05/11/25 | Springtil 06/02/25 |
| 105,- | 120,- |
| Early-Birdtil 11/30/25 | Pricetil 28/02/26 |
| 38,- | 43,- |
| Late seasontil 02/28/26 | Finaltil 04/25/26 |
| 130,- | 140,- |
| Finaltil 04/25/26 |
| 48,- |
| Early-Birdtil 05/11/25 | Springtil 06/02/25 |
| 105,- | 120,- |
| Late Seasontil 02/28/25 | Finaltil 04/25/26 |
| 130,- | 140,- |
| Early-Birdtil 11/30/25 | Pricetil 02/28/26 |
| 38,- | 43,- |
| Finaltil 04/25/26 |
| 48,- |
All prices in Euro, including VAT.
Minimum age: 16 years with parental consent. Under 18 years, only the halfmarathon distance is possible.
View of Rüdesheim am Rhein
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Experience savour on the run!
At the Henkell 0.0 % the focus is not on record times. Of course, there is an award ceremony. Above all, you gain special moments and a wonderful time for yourself or to share with your friends. The decision whether to run a half marathon or marathon can be made spontaneously – or you can choose the 8 km short distance in advance.
The start takes place at Abtei St. Hildegard (St. Hildegard Abbey) in Rüdesheim. Short-distance runners cross the finish line at Schloss Johannisberg (Johannisberg Castle), half marathon runners in Hattenheim – both set in the picturesque Rheingau wine region. Marathon runners celebrate their finish at Schloss Henkell (Henkell Castle) in Wiesbaden-Biebrich, together with all runners at the finisher buffet and finisher party. You enjoy nature and historical scenes, discover regional delicacies at the savour stations and let yourself be charmed by the hospitality of the Rheingau wine estates.
The Henkell 0.0 % takes you right through the Rheingau – past vineyards, historic castles and the Rhine, with at least ten savour stops as little festivals, where sports nutrition and local treats from the wine region Rheingau await you. On all distances, you’ll find the right refreshment point every three to five kilometers.
Pure savour over 8, 21.1 or 42.2 kilometers.
Start and finish at Schloss Henkell (Henkell Castle):A shuttle takes you to the start in Rüdesheim at the Abtei St. Hildegard (St. Hildegard Abbey). In start groups you run with the Niederwalddenkmal behind you, vineyards on the left and the Rhine on the right. On the route you pass Geisenheim, and the way leads you to the 8 km finish at Schloss Johannisberg (Johannisberg Castle). Via Oestrich-Winkel, the view opens to Wiesbaden and you reach Schloss Vollrads (Vollrads Castle). Half Marathon runners reach the finish after Hattenheim. Like the short-distance runners, they return by shuttle to Schloss Henkell (Henkell Castle) and celebrate there with sparkling wine and regional delicacies. For Marathon runners, the course continues via Erbach to Eltville am Rhein, through Walluf and flat along the riverbank to Schiersteiner Hafen. Through the Schlosspark of Biebrich (Biebrich Palace), the final climb leads into the Ehrenhof of Schloss Henkell (Henkell Castle).
8, 21 or 42 km of running savour – groups save 10 %!
8, 21 or 42 km of running savour – groups save 10 %!
| Friday, 24 April ’26 | |
|---|---|
| 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Expo at Schloss Henkell |
| 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Race pack collection at Schloss Henkell |
| 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Pasta Party at Schloss Henkell |
| Saturday, 25 April ’26 | |
|---|---|
| 9:30 am to 11:00 am | Race pack collection at Schloss Henkell |
| from 10:00 am | Start preparations at Schloss Henkell |
| 10:25 am to 10:30 am | Shuttle to the start in Rüdesheim for marathon and half marathon runners |
| 11:35 am to 11:40 am | Shuttle to the start in Rüdesheim for 8 km runners |
| 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | Starts in start groups at Abtei St. Hildegard |
| from 1:30 pm | Shuttle from Schloss Johannisberg (8 km finish) to Schloss Henkell |
| from 2:30 pm | Shuttle from Erbach (half marathon finish) to Schloss Henkell |
| ≈ 12:50 pm | 1st 8 km finish arrival |
| ≈ 1:10 pm | 1st half marathon finish arrival |
| ≈ 2:30 pm | 1st marathon finish arrival |
| until 9:00 pm | Finish arrivals at Schloss Henkell Short-distance and half marathon finishers from the course reach Schloss Henkell by shuttle bus. |
| until 9:00 pm | Finisher Party at Schloss Henkell |
Let yourself be enchanted by the diversity of Wiesbaden and the Rheingau. Along the route, culinary Savour Stops await you, ready to be enjoyed at a relaxed pace.
At the start, along the course & at the finisher buffet
Henkell 0.0 % delights with its delicately fruity, fresh taste and is the perfect choice for those who wish to enjoy consciously – alcohol-free and vegan. Henkell 0.0 % impresses with a well-balanced aromatic profile: fruity notes of pear, apple and citrus, combined with a subtle hint of vanilla. The harmonious overall impression is rounded off by a balanced interplay of sweetness and acidity and a fine perlage.
by Bäcker Dries Rheingau
presented by Abtei St. Hildegard (St. Hildegard Abbey)
for runners on all distances
with Weingut Hanka and Weingut Sohns
Savour finish for 8 km runners
Savour station for half marathon and marathon runners
After 8 kilometres, you reach Schloss Johannisberg (Johannisberg Castle), where a wide view over the Rheingau opens up – a fitting place to enjoy the finish or to take a short break along the way and recharge.
More information coming soon.
Savour station for half marathon and marathon runners
Savour station for half marathon and marathon runners
The vineyards stretch across around 15 hectares, from Erbach to Assmannshausen. The winery cultivates the grape varieties typical of the Rheingau, such as Riesling, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc. In addition, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay also enrich the range, and in the coming years, the first PIWI wines can also be expected.
A special experience awaits at the summer wine garden “Zum DICKE TONI”, which opens its gates on sunny Sundays. Enjoy selected wines and small delicacies in the idyllic garden, while taking in the view across the Steinberg all the way to the Hallgartener Zange.
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Savour station for marathon runners
Savour station for marathon runners
Savour station for marathon runners
Savour station for marathon runners
Local apples, pears and bananas at every Savour station
Friday, April 24, 20262 to 8 pm | Schloss Henkell (Henkell Castle)
Food selection:
Freshly prepared pasta dishes as well as salad.
Wine recommendations
(including non-alcoholic)
Saturday, September 6, 2025from 11:15 am | Wiesbaden-Biebrich ➔ Rüdesheim
Before the run, the outbound boat trip from Biebrich to Rüdesheim across the Rhine takes place.
On board you can expect:
Saturday, April 25, 2026from 12 pm | Rheingau
Thematic events with music, regional specialities and wine tastings.
Saturday, April 25, 2026until 10 pm | Schloss Henkell (Henkell Castle)
Welcome reception:
Greeting with a glass of Henkell sparkling wine.
Henkell Freixenet supports the Henkell 0.0 % 
with Henkell 0.0 % as title partner and host. Experience directly in Wiesbaden the story of Henkell and the diversity of the Henkell Freixenet company.
Welcome to an unforgettable experience at Schloss Henkell on both event days!
Exclusive tours of Henkell sparkling wine cellar
Bäcker Dries Rheingau
baecker-dries.de
Weingut Hanka
weingut-hanka.de
Weingut Sohns
weingut-sohns.de
Schloss Johannisberg
schloss-johannisberg.de
Favorite Parkhotel Mainz
Gastronomie auf
Schloss Johannisberg
Baron Knyphausen
baron-knyphausen.de
Karl-Johann Molitor
molitor-wein.de
Klostermühle
klostermuehle.de
Schloss Vollrads
schlossvollrads.com
Weingut Friedel Russler
friedelrussler.de
Weingut Klerner
weingut-klerner.de
RheinLounge
@ rheinlounge
Obstgut Auf der Heide
obstgut-auf-der-heide.de
martino.kitchen
martino.kitchen
Laufart Rheingau
laufart-rheingau.de
Wiesbadener Kurier
wiesbadener-kurier.de
stadtleben.de
stadtleben.de/wiesbaden
Steinbauer
steinbauer-marketing.de
Steinbauer
steinbauer-marketing.de
Watch Your Head
watch-your-head.com
audiluma
audiluma.de
reservix
reservix.de
Registration is via our external ticket page.
Yes ! There are special team tickets with group discounts.
No. Unfortunately, for safety reasons, it is not possible to transfer or pass on the ticket to another person.
Yes, to ensure the high-quality of the event, there are limited starting spots in the first year. Be quick!
If still starting spots are available, on-site late registration on Friday at race packet pick-up at Schloss Henkell (Henkell Castle) is possible.
is deliberately designed as an event focused on enjoyment, where the experience takes priority over speed. The time frame allows all distances to be completed by brisk walking as well.Yes, access to all savour stations is possible even without run participation. Non-participants can purchase drinks at some stations.
More information on all savour stations will follow shortly.
Unfortunately, no – out of consideration for other participants and the wine estates, the course is not suitable for dogs.
Cancellations and refunds will be handled as follows.
No, at the Henkell 0.0 % experience is the focus. The course is designed so that you can savour it at your own pace.
a competition? it’s primarily about the experience, not best times. Of course there is a time measurement and an award ceremony.
See the interactive course map for exact locations. The event area is located at Schloss Henkell (Henkell Castle) and can be reached by shuttle from the short-distance and half marathon finish line.
Before the run, a shuttle takes you from Schloss Henkell (Henkell Castle) to the starting point in Rüdesheim in the Rheingau.
After crossing the finish line at Schloss Johannisberg (Johannisberg Castle) in the Rheingau, short-distance runners are taken by shuttle back to Schloss Henkell (Henkell Castle) in Wiesbaden-Biebrich.
After crossing the finish line in Hattenheim in the Rheingau, halfmarathon runners are taken by shuttle back to Schloss Henkell (Henkell Castle) in Wiesbaden-Biebrich.
At Schloss Henkell on Friday & Saturday before the start (see current schedule)
There are parking spaces near Schloss Henkell (Henkell Castle). Parking tickets can be purchased online. From there, a shuttle runs to the start in Rüdesheim in the Rheingau. However, we recommend arriving by public transport.
Yes, at Schloss Henkell there is luggage storage where you can securely store your belongings.
Showers, changing rooms and cloakroom are located at Schloss Henkell (Henkell Castle)
Volunteers are always welcome! Contact us at info@vinothon-genussmarathon.de.
Yes ! The time measurement is done via a timing chip integrated into the race number. The race number is not returned. Please do not fold the race number.
Yes, the award ceremony takes place as part of the Finisher Party at Schloss Henkell. Details will be announced later.
Toilets are located in Schloss Henkell (Henkell Castle) as well as at the refreshment stops / savour stations.
medalRegister as a group (from 3 starters) and automatically secure a bottle of Henkell 0.0 % or Henkell trocken for your group at the Finisher Party:
3 starters = 0.75 l bottle
5 starters = 1.5 l bottle
10 starters = 3 l bottle
15 starters = 6 l bottle
Have you already booked individually?
Then generate your personal referral code within 2 minutes directly on vinothon-genussmarathon.de/en/referral-program by entering your order number and email. Share the code with friends or colleagues – when they register with your code, you start together as a group and receive your bottle.
Yes! Companions can also purchase tickets for the Pasta Party and Finisher Party at Schloss Henkell.
There are, among others, regional delicacies from the wine region, such as cheese & bread, savoury regional dishes and sweet desserts, as well as sports nutrition – (including water, isotonic drinks and fruit, bars).
Including the 8-kilometre finish section, runners can already look forward to three savour stations, where Rheingau wineries present a variety of delicacies and specialties. Half marathon and marathon runners in Wiesbaden and the Rheingau will pass at least six additional savour stops on their way to the finish, every 3 to 6 kilometres — with the 10th station located at Schloss Henkell. All stops provide high-quality sports refreshments.
Yes! Each participant receives an exclusive Henkell 0.0% -medal as well as a personalized certificate online to print.
Yes. You can access your photos online afterward.
More information on the photo points will follow shortly.
Yes! At the savour stations as well as at the Finisher Buffet there are vegetarian and vegan options.
A selection of fresh pasta and salads.
Yes! Along the course there is live music, wine festivals and entertainment programs.
Since the course includes both asphalt and natural trails, we recommend you wear lightweight trail running shoes or comfortable running shoes.
For further questions, you can contact us at info@vinothon-genussmarathon.de.
Find out more about the course and region here soon.
As a modern and service-oriented driving school, we are proud to be part of the Henkell 0.0 % Vinothon GenussMarathon. We combine movement, enjoyment, and joie de vivre with what we live every day: mobility and freedom. At our stand, we will show you how easy it is to ride a motorcycle with the B196 extension – with no test required. Discover new ways to experience the region not only on foot, but also on two wheels. Stop by, meet us in person, and start your next road adventure with us.
As a media partner of the Vinothon, we at Rheingau Kompass accompany the event up close with our podcast. We speak with organizers, runners, and wine lovers, offer insights behind the scenes, and tell the stories that emerge along the route. Our goal is to make the spirit of the Rheingau audible – between the vineyards, the starting line, and the finish.
As Rheingauer Volksbank, we stand for strong regional roots and the sustainable support of our home region. The Vinothon brings together exercise, enjoyment, and community – values that also drive us. That is why we proudly support this special event: for a strong Rheingau.
the “1st Henkell Vinothon – Wiesbaden·Rheingau SavourMarathon”, originally planned for September 6, 2025, is being postponed for organizational reasons.
New date:
Saturday, April 25, 2026
All athletes who have registered for the marathon or half marathon so far will keep their race entry or receive a refund of their entry fee.
You can choose between two options:
Confirm your entry right by using the 4-digit barcode of your ticket no later than August 31, 2025, by ordering the free package. Enter your ticket code in the “Promotion Code” field.
Go to the surprise package
We thank you for your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to the Vinothon 2026!
Best regards,
Your Vinothon Team
