Lüneburg City Run
5 km and 10 km city run with start and finish at the market square — children's races and festive atmosphere in the old town
About Lüneburg City Run
The Lüneburger Stadtlauf, with its 5 and 10-kilometer routes, leads through the western old town of the Hanseatic city. Start and finish are located at the Marktplatz in front of the Rathaus — one of the most beautiful backdrops for a city run in Northern Germany. The adult runs are accompanied by children's competitions over 500 m, 1 km, and 2 km. The event begins in the morning at 9:00 AM and ends at 2:00 PM. In 2026, after an eight-year break, the city run celebrates its comeback together with fans of the ARD series „Rote Rosen": The telenovela turns 20 years old, and the Studio Hamburg Serienwerft is organizing an anniversary fan day around the main stage of the city run.
City Run through the Medieval Old Town
Few city runs in Northern Germany offer a route through such a well-preserved medieval old town as Lüneburg. The approximately 1,200 listed brick houses, the 15th-century Rathaus, the crooked towers of the main churches, and the picturesque waterways of the Ilmenau form the backdrop for the 5 and 10-kilometer routes. Start and finish are located at the Marktplatz in front of the Rathaus, which is transformed into a festive stage with moderation, results board, and catering for the run.
Routes and Children's Runs
The city run offers four categories: 5 kilometers and 10 kilometers for adults, as well as children's runs over 500 m, 1 km, and 2 km. Details on the routes can be found at lueneburger-stadtlauf.de.
Festival Atmosphere and Catering
The city run is more than a sporting event. The event begins at 9 AM and ends at 2:00 PM. At the Marktplatz, runners can expect a catering and after-show zone with music, moderation, drinks, and food. The adjacent gastronomy opens its outdoor areas, so celebrations can continue after crossing the finish line.
20 Years of Rote Rosen
In 2026, the city run carries a special dedication: It takes place as part of the celebrations for the 20th anniversary of the ARD telenovela Rote Rosen, which has been filmed in Lüneburg since 2006 and has made the city known throughout Germany. Numerous filming locations in the old town are associated with the series, some of which are on the city run route. A special event for the series anniversary has been announced by the organizer — details will be published in advance.
Lüneburg City Run — edition 2026
Route and Atmosphere
The route through Lüneburg's old town is one of the most beautiful city race routes in Northern Germany. Runners pass the Rathaus, the Wasserturm, the Stintbrücke, Am Sande with St. Johanniskirche, and other stages of the historic city. At the Marktplatz, finishers can expect a festival stage with moderation, music, and refreshments. The children's races over 500 m, 1 km, and 2 km are integrated into the morning schedule, so the youngest participants are accompanied by the audience of the main race.
Programme Lüneburg City Run 2026
Program Structure 2026
The exact timetable will be published by the organizer in advance. The key points:
- From 9:00 AM — Event start and race number distribution at the Marktplatz
- Morning — Children's races over 500 m, 1 km, and 2 km
- 10:45 AM — Start of the 10 km main race
- 12:00 PM — Start of the 5 km race
- Until 2:00 PM — Finishes, award ceremonies, and aftershow with music and refreshments at the Marktplatz
- Special Event 2026 — Anniversary Fan Day "20 Years of Rote Rosen" by Studio Hamburg Serienwerft around the main stage
Highlights Lüneburg City Run 2026
- 5 and 10 km through the historic Lüneburg old town
- Start and finish at the Marktplatz in front of the Rathaus
- Children's races over 500 m, 1 km, and 2 km
- Comeback after an eight-year break
- Anniversary Fan Day "20 Years of Rote Rosen" around the main stage
Prices Lüneburg City Run 2026
Practical information — Lüneburg City Run
Date and Location
- Sunday, August 30, 2026
- Start of the 10 km main run: 10:45 AM
- Start of the 5 km run: 12:00 PM
- Event time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Marktplatz Lüneburg — Start, Finish, and Stage
Routes
- 10 km main run
- 5 km run
- Children's runs 500 m, 1 km, 2 km
Registration
- Online registration via lueneburger-stadtlauf.de
- Early bird discounts common
- Registration deadline usually around 2 days before the run
Arrival
- Train: Hauptbahnhof Lüneburg, approx. 10 min walk to Marktplatz
- Car: Parking garages Am Sande and Am Karstadt
- Road closures on race day — arrival by public transport recommended
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