EWE Nordseelauf (Borkum Stage)
Start of the 24th edition of the stage race across the East Frisian Islands on Borkum
2026
About EWE Nordseelauf Borkum
EWE Nordseelauf Borkum — edition 2026
Borkum hosts the first stage of the 24th edition. The course utilizes the island's dune landscape and beach sections. After the stage race, runners transfer by ferry and boats to the next island; the overall format takes them across the East Frisian island chain with daily stages.
Highlights EWE Nordseelauf Borkum 2026
- Stage race across the East Frisian Islands
- Opening stage on Borkum
- Limited participant field, sold out early
- Unique sporting and tourist format
Programme EWE Nordseelauf Borkum 2026
Confirmed Program 2026
- Sat, June 20, 2026 — Stage start on Borkum (opening stage)
- Sun, June 21 to Sat, June 27, 2026 — 6 more stages across the East Frisian Islands
- Daily transfers by ferries and boats
- Stage evenings on the respective islands with catering and social events
- Sat, June 27, 2026 — Final stage and overall awards ceremony
Participant Field
Sold out. Current participant list available at my.raceresult.com.
Prices EWE Nordseelauf Borkum 2026
Practical information — EWE Nordseelauf Borkum
Date of Borkum Stage 2026
Saturday, June 20, 2026 — Stage start of the 24th edition of the EWE Nordseelauf.
Overall Format
7 stages across the East Frisian Islands, June 20–27, 2026. Participant field sold out.
Getting There
Ferry from Emden Outer Harbor; island railway from the ferry terminal to the main town.
Tickets/Spectators
Cheering along the routes is free.
One Week from Island to Island
The EWE Nordseelauf has established itself as a specific East Frisian stage running format. Seven stages take participants from the westernmost island, Borkum, through the island landscape to the easternmost island in the chain. Each stage utilizes the characteristic landscape of the time: dunes, beach, salt marshes, mudflat borders, and paved island paths.
Borkum as the Opening Island
The running date on Borkum on June 20, 2026, marks the official start of the 24th edition. Between stages, runners travel by ferries and small boats between the islands. Overnight stays are at organized points in the respective island towns. The logistical concept of the EWE Nordseelauf is so well-rehearsed that participants can concentrate on running.
Sold-Out Participant Field
Due to limited island capacities and high demand, the participant field is small and usually sells out early. For 2026, the field is already sold out; the participant list can be viewed on raceresult.com.
Event Framework
Borkum welcomes the runners with a stage festival, athlete catering, and a small supporting program on the eve of the start day. The island is accessible via ferries from Emden Outer Harbor.
Where it takes place EWE Nordseelauf Borkum
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