hr-fernsehen runs a live broadcast from 10:00am to 2pm as part of the “heimspiel! extra” program (and as an internet live stream as well on www.hessenschau.de)

The broadcast will be hosted by hr sports editor-in-chief Ralf Scholt with Olympic Champion Dieter Baumann for expert commentary. The Frankfurt Marathon will also be covered by a number of international tv stations.

hr-fernsehen starts its marathon coverage on Saturday with an “heimspiel” extra live from the Pasta Party in the Festhalle (5:15am to 5.45pm).

The Mainova Frankfurt Marathon 2017 can be viewed via a live stream on www.hessenschau.de from 10am to 2pm.

All hr radio stations will report from the event. hr1 is on the ground for its listeners with the marathon parties at the Platz der Republik and at the Opernplatz.