34th Mainz Three Bridges Run
Traditional 8.1-kilometer city run on the Rhine over three bridges as part of the Mainz Johannisnacht week
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The Mainz Three Bridges Run is one of the oldest and most popular running events in the state capital. Held since 1993, it has evolved from a fun run into a must-attend event on the regional running scene. The 34th edition on Sunday, June 21, 2026, will take place, as always, during the week of the Mainz Johannisnacht and is integrated into the city's festival week.
The start is at 9:30 AM at the Mainz City Hall (Rathaus) or the Rheingoldhalle, right on the Rhine promenade. The course runs in an eight-kilometer loop: first downstream along the Mainz Rhine promenade, across the Theodor-Heuss-Brücke to Mainz-Kastel (part of the Hessian state, politically belonging to Wiesbaden), along the Kastel Rhine promenade, back across the railway bridge to the Mainz side, continuing through the Old Town past the Fischtor, and after a loop, returning to the finish line at the Rheingoldhalle. The exact course length is 8.1 kilometers.
The profile is flat – no significant inclines, an ideal course for personal best times. The run is officially measured and part of the Rhine-Main regional running calendar. Top runners complete the course in under 27 minutes, the middle pack is between 38 and 50 minutes, and walking time is around 90 minutes.
The atmosphere is like a summer Volksfest (popular festival): Mainz clubs, sports teams, company teams, and individual runners mingle, residents cheer along the route, bands play live music at various points, and the finish area at the Rheingoldhalle offers stage programs, refreshments, and a pasta party. The run ends punctually before noon, allowing participants to enjoy the rest of the Sunday at the Mainz Johannisnacht.
Registration is via the event website – places are limited and usually sell out several weeks before the date. The event is already fully booked for 2026.
Drei-Brücken-Lauf 34 — edition 2026
The 2026 program follows the proven schedule: Bib pickup and collection from 7:30 AM at the Rheingoldhalle, warm-up and stretching program from 8:45 AM, start gun at 9:30 AM, first finishers from 9:57 AM, majority of participants finishing between 10:08 AM and 10:30 AM, last runners shortly after 11:00 AM. Award ceremony for top runners from 10:45 AM in the finish area, pasta party afterwards. Course closed to motorized traffic during the race.
Programme Drei-Brücken-Lauf 34 2026
Schedule June 21, 2026
Before the Start
- 7:30 AM: Bib pickup at Rheingoldhalle
- 8:45 AM: Warm-up and stretching program
- 9:15 AM: Lining up in the start block
Race 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
- 9:30 AM: Start gun at Rathaus/Rheingoldhalle
- 8.1 km course along the Rhine over three bridges
- Refreshment stations on the course (water)
- First finishers from 9:57 AM
- Majority finish between 10:08 AM and 10:30 AM
After the Race
- Finish line refreshments: water, isotonic drinks, fruit
- 10:45 AM: Award ceremony for top runners
- Pasta party afterwards (optional)
Course Route
- Start Rathaus/Rheingoldhalle
- Rhine promenade downstream
- Theodor-Heuss-Brücke to Mainz-Kastel
- Kastel Rhine promenade
- Railway Bridge back
- Mainz Old Town with loop
- Finish Rheingoldhalle
Highlights Drei-Brücken-Lauf 34 2026
- 34th edition since 1993
- 8.1 km flat and personal best-friendly
- Three bridge crossings over the Rhine
- Views of Mainz Cathedral and skyline
- As part of the Johannisnacht festival week
- Pasta party afterwards
Prices Drei-Brücken-Lauf 34 2026
Practical information — Drei-Brücken-Lauf 34
Start and Finish
Start at Mainz City Hall (Rathaus) or Rheingoldhalle, Rheinstraße, 55116 Mainz. Finish also at Rheingoldhalle.
Date and Start Time 2026
Sunday, June 21, 2026, start gun at 9:30 AM. Bib pickup the day before or from 7:30 AM on event day.
Course
8.1 kilometers along the Rhine with three bridge crossings (Theodor-Heuss-Brücke, Railway Bridge), loop through Kastel and Mainz Old Town. Flat profile, officially measured.
Registration
Via mainzer-drei-bruecken-lauf.de. Limited participant numbers. Already fully booked for 2026 – no remaining spots available.
Race Pack and Refreshments
Refreshment stations on the course, finish line refreshments (water, isotonic drinks, fruit). Pasta party afterwards optional.
Getting There
Mainz Main Station is a 10-minute walk to the start. Park-and-Ride recommended – city center streets partially closed on Sunday morning.
Note on Johannisnacht
The run takes place during the week of the Mainz Johannisnacht – festival program at Domplatz, Liebfrauenplatz, and the Rhine promenade on the same weekend.
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