Name: Kordigast-Berglauf 2026
Start: 2026-11-21T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-21T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Kordigast (497 m) und TV-Sportgelände Weismain

Kordigast-Berglauf

About Kordigast-Berglauf

The Kordigast-Berglauf is a challenging 5-kilometer mountain run with approximately 220 meters of elevation gain, leading from Weismain up to the Kordigast every late autumn. The Kordigast (497 m) is considered the northernmost spur of the Franconian Alb or Franconian Jura. Organized by TV Weismain 1904 e.V., the race is a regular fixture in the Upper Franconian mountain running scene and is open to individual runners and teams.

Dates 21 Nov — 21 Nov 2026

Venue Weismain (09478)

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Edition 2026

Kordigast-Berglauf — edition 2026

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The Kordigast-Berglauf 2026 is expected to take place on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM in Weismain — based on the traditional event rhythm of TV Weismain 1904 e.V. (Previous years: 22.11.2025, 23.11.2024, 09.12.2023, 03.12.2022). Course: 5 kilometers with approximately 220 meters of elevation gain to the Kordigast (497 m), classified as very challenging.

The 2026 edition continues the tradition of the late autumn mountain run to the northernmost summit of the Franconian Jura. The organizer is TV Weismain 1904 e.V., which has been hosting the race in November for years.

The official confirmation of the date, start time, and course details will be published by the organizer in the weeks leading up to the race on tv-weismain.de. Online pre-registration is customary, and late registration on the day of the event is usually possible.

Highlights Kordigast-Berglauf 2026

Ascent to the northernmost summit of the Franconian Jura (Kordigast 497 m), 220 meters of elevation gain over 5 km, very challenging course, classic late autumn date.

Programme Kordigast-Berglauf 2026

Expected Schedule on Saturday, November 21, 2026

morning — collection of race bibs in Weismain
12:00 PM — starting gun for the Kordigast-Berglauf
Course: 5 km with 220 meters of elevation gain to the Kordigast (497 m)
Terrain: forest paths, trail sections, asphalt
Rankings: individual male/female, age groups, team competition
afterwards — award ceremony at the sports grounds

Registration

Online pre-registration via tv-weismain.de or via the platform hdsports.org. Late registration on the day of the event is possible.

Note: The date is considered provisional until officially confirmed by TV Weismain 1904.

Prices Kordigast-Berglauf 2026

Entry fee upon announcement by the organizer (typically €10–€15 for pre-registration, higher for late registration). Online registration recommended.

Practical information

Practical information — Kordigast-Berglauf

Getting There

Weismain is located in the Lichtenfels district of Upper Franconia, about 15 minutes east of Lichtenfels. Travel via the A73 (exit Bad Staffelstein) or by train to Lichtenfels and then by bus. The start area is in the town of Weismain.

Start Time

Expected Saturday, November 21, 2026, 12:00 PM (provisional date based on the event's rhythm).

Registration

Online via the homepage of TV Weismain 1904 e.V. (tv-weismain.de) or via hdsports.org. Late registration on the day of the event is possible.

A Mountain Run to the Northernmost Summit of the Franconian Jura

The Kordigast is a distinctive mountain, 497 meters high, located in the Lichtenfels district, on the northern edge of the Franconian Alb. Geologically, it is counted among the northernmost spurs of the Franconian Jura and, in clear weather, offers expansive views over the Obermain region and the Franconian Forest foothills.

The Course

Distance: approximately 5 kilometers
Elevation gain: approx. 220 meters
Start in Weismain, finish/turnaround point at the Kordigast summit
Classification: hilly course — very challenging
Terrain: forest paths, trail sections, asphalt

A Late Autumn Classic

The Kordigast-Berglauf traditionally takes place in November — an unusual, but attractive time for mountain runners. The deciduous trees are mostly bare, visibility is far-reaching, and temperatures are often ideal for long ascents. The organizer is TV Weismain 1904 e.V., one of the most traditional sports clubs in the Upper Franconian Obermain Jura region.

Weismain — The Franconian Gateway to the Jura

The small town of Weismain is located in the Lichtenfels district in Upper Franconia (Bavaria) and is considered one of the historic gateways to the Franconian Jura. With its monastery, historic old town, and surrounding hiking and climbing areas, it is also a popular destination for sports-minded weekend tourists.

Who Participates

The race attracts mountain running specialists from all over Upper and Middle Franconia. Online pre-registration and late registration on the day of the event are possible. There are rankings for individual runners and teams.