Name: Brandenburger Beetzseelauf 2026
Start: 2026-10-03T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-03T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Regattastrecke Beetzsee

Beetzseelauf

About Beetzseelauf

The Brandenburger Beetzseelauf celebrates its 42nd edition on October 3, 2026. The organizer is VfL Brandon e.V. The run takes place along the scenic Beetzsee Regatta Course — the Olympic course for Brandenburg rowing. The program includes a half marathon around the Beetzsee, 10 km, 5 km, a 3 km school run, and a toddler run. The run on German Unity Day is one of Brandenburg's most traditional Volksläufe.

Dates 03 Oct — 03 Oct 2026

Venue Brandenburg an der Havel (12051)

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Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Beetzseelauf — edition 2026

42nd Brandenburger Beetzseelauf on October 3, 2026, at the Beetzsee Regatta Course. Half marathon around the Beetzsee, 10 km, 5 km, 3 km school run, toddler run. Organizer: VfL Brandon e.V. Traditional Volkslauf in a scenic setting.

One-day running event at the Beetzsee Natural Regatta Course. Several distances for different skill levels, from the toddler run to the half marathon.

Highlights Beetzseelauf 2026

42nd edition of the traditional Volkslauf
Course at the Olympic Regatta Course
German Unity Day as the date
Family-friendly range of distances

Programme Beetzseelauf 2026

Distances

Half Marathon — around the Beetzsee
10 km
5 km
3 km School Run
Toddler Run

Prices Beetzseelauf 2026

Entry fees vary by distance; registration via vfl-brandenburg.de and runme.de.

Practical information

Practical information — Beetzseelauf

Getting There

You can reach Brandenburg an der Havel from Berlin Hauptbahnhof with the RE1 train in about 50 minutes. From Brandenburg Hbf station, take city bus 559 to the Regatta Course; alternatively, by bicycle.

Registration

Registration via vfl-brandenburg.de and runme.de. Entry fees vary by distance.

Organizer

VfL Brandon e.V. Sports management and course marshals.

Volkslauf at the Regatta Course

The Beetzsee Regatta Course on the outskirts of Brandenburg an der Havel is one of Germany's most famous water sports facilities — rowing and canoe competitions of the highest level take place here. Once a year, the natural scenery is brought to life by the Brandenburger Beetzseelauf — a classic Volkslauf with a long tradition.

October 3, 2026 — the 42nd Edition

The run takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, German Unity Day. With its 42nd edition, the Beetzseelauf is one of Brandenburg's most traditional Volksläufe — it has been held since the early 1980s.

Distances

Half Marathon around the Beetzsee — the premier distance, particularly scenic
10 km — the classic distance for hobby athletes
5 km — entry-level distance
3 km School Run — for children and teenagers
Toddler Run — for the little ones

Course — Pure Nature

The course leads along the Beetzsee Natural Regatta Course through reed beds, past bridges and jetties. In October, the foliage is colorful, the air is cool, and the atmosphere is particularly calm — perfect conditions for personal bests.

Organizer

VfL Brandon e.V. is the city's largest sports association and also organizes the traditional Schollemarathon in addition to the Beetzseelauf. The Beetzseelauf is its most important open-air event.