Braunschweig Running Days

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.