Braunschweig Running Days
5 kilometers, 10 kilometers, and half marathon with start and finish in the city center – Braunschweig's running festival in October
About Braunschweig Running Days
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Three Routes Through Braunschweig
The Braunschweiger Lauftage have developed into one of the most important running events in Southeast Lower Saxony. Three distances are offered, appealing to different target groups:
- 5 kilometers – the classic beginner distance, run around the Bürgerpark in the west of the city center
- 10 kilometers – the intermediate distance, run around the Südsee in the south of the city
- Half Marathon (21.1 km) – as a city run through the city center with start and finish in the center
City Atmosphere
Unlike purely park- or forest-based runs, the Braunschweiger Lauftage deliberately focus on an urban route: the start and finish are in the city center, and the half marathon route leads through historic quarters, past the cathedral, town hall, and palace. This gives runners the feeling of a small city marathon.
Folk Run with Competitive Character
With around 2,000 participants, the event is both a folk run and a competition: all finishers receive a specially designed medal, and the top 3 in each distance in their age and gender categories are officially honored. Timing is done by chip.
Supporting Program
There is a catering and supply zone in the start and finish area, live moderation, and music. The city center will be temporarily closed for the half marathon – this increases attention for the event and creates a lively cityscape.
Braunschweig Running Days — edition 2026
Running Day on October 25, 2026
The 2026 edition will take place on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The exact start times for each distance will be communicated by the organizer in due course; traditionally, the half marathon starts in the morning, with the shorter distances following in the late morning and early afternoon.
A total of around 2,000 runners are expected. All finishers will receive a specially designed medal.
Programme Braunschweig Running Days 2026
Program Structure 2026
- Morning: Start of the Half Marathon (21.1 km) in the city center
- Late Morning/Midday: Start of the 10 km run around the Südsee
- Midday: Start of the 5 km run around the Bürgerpark
- Accompanying events: Children's and youth runs (depending on the program)
- Refreshment stations along the routes and at the finish area
- Award ceremonies for the Top 3 in each distance and age group
- Medals for all finishers
- Live moderation and music in the start/finish area
- Specific start times and route details on the organizer's website
Highlights Braunschweig Running Days 2026
Prices Braunschweig Running Days 2026
Practical information — Braunschweig Running Days
Venue
Start and Finish: Braunschweig City Center. Routes through Bürgerpark (5 km), around Südsee (10 km), and through the city center (Half Marathon).
Getting There
Easily accessible by public transport – on foot or by tram/bus from the main train station. Parking available in city center parking garages; note temporarily closed streets on event day.
Registration
Online registration via the organizer's website. Early bird discounts and late registration on event day possible (if spots are available).
Services
Changing and shower facilities near the start area, baggage storage, refreshment stations along the route and at the finish, medical care.
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