Ludwigshafen Insellauf – 6th Edition
Summer relay race 4 x 4.2 km on the Parkinsel – flat circuit along the Rhine and Stadtpark
About Insellauf LU
The Parkinsel: Natural Scenery for City Runners
The Parkinsel on the Rhine is one of Ludwigshafen's most beautiful recreational areas. Nestled between Rhine arms and the northern Stadtpark, it offers a flat, shaded, and traffic-free circuit ideal for sporting events. This topography makes the Insellauf a particularly beginner-friendly format.
4 x 4.2 Kilometers: The Relay Principle
The Insellauf is held in a relay format: each team consists of four runners who consecutively complete a 4.2-kilometer lap. The total distance per team is thus just under a half marathon (16.8 km). This format significantly lowers the individual entry barrier compared to classic long-distance races, making it attractive for corporate teams, club teams, school teams, and groups of friends.
Accessible and Social
With an entry fee of €24 to €32 per team (€12 for school teams) and a limit of 100 teams, the race is positioned as a community sporting event rather than a professional competition. The 5:30 PM start allows working individuals to be at the starting line promptly after work. The familiar atmosphere, the communal pasta meal, and the subsequent gathering in the Stadtpark are a fixed part of the summer program for many regular teams.
Ludwigshafener Lauf-Club as Organizer
The organizer is the Ludwigshafener Lauf-Club e.V., which organizes running training, competitions, and events in the city area throughout the year. With the Insellauf, the club offers one of its most popular formats. Registration deadline is August 9, 2026.
Insellauf LU — edition 2026
The Lauf-Club has been organizing the event almost annually since 2020 and has established it as a community-building summer running festival. In 2026, a large participation of corporate, club, and family teams is again expected. Detailed information about the course, the exchange zone, and the supporting program can be found on the club's website.
Programme Insellauf LU 2026
Schedule for August 28, 2026:
- From 3:30 PM: Opening of the exchange zone and team office at the Pegeluhr
- 4:30 PM–5:15 PM: Team check-in, bib distribution, team warm-up
- 5:30 PM: Mass start for the first runners of all up to 100 teams
- First lap (4.2 km): Circuit through the Parkinsel Stadtpark along the Rhine embankment and Hannelore-Kohl-Promenade
- Exchange at the Pegeluhr: subsequent runners take over the baton every 4.2 km
- Until approx. 7:00 PM: Finish of the final runners
- Afterwards: Award ceremony, refreshments, communal wind-down in the Stadtpark
All safety measures (course marshals, medical service, traffic control) are organized by the Lauf-Club in cooperation with the city.
Highlights Insellauf LU 2026
Prices Insellauf LU 2026
€24–€32 per team, €12 for school teams. Registration via runtix.com/sts/10021/2597.
Practical information — Insellauf LU
Getting There
Parkinsel Ludwigshafen, Hannelore-Kohl-Promenade / Pegeluhr, 67061 Ludwigshafen. Accessible by bus; approx. 15 minutes walk from the main train station. Car: Parking available along the Rhine.
Format
Relay race 4 x 4.2 km. Maximum 100 teams. Start at 5:30 PM.
Registration
Via runtix.com/sts/10021/2597. Registration deadline August 9, 2026.
Entry Fee
€24–€32 per team. €12 for school teams.
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