Name: 42nd Pankower GESOBAU Spring Run 2026
Start: 2026-03-28T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-03-28T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Paul-Zobel-Sportplatz / Schönholzer Heide

Pankower Spring Run

About Pankower Spring Run

Since 1985, the Pankower Frühlingslauf has marked the start of the Berlin running season. Several thousand runners of all generations — from the first children's races through the popular 5 km to the main 12.5 km race — gather at the end of March in Schönholzer Heide in Niederschönhausen. The organizer since the very beginning has been KSV 90, with sponsoring partner GESOBAU AG, one of Berlin's largest housing associations. The run is considered a dress rehearsal for the Berlin Half Marathon in the Berlin Runner's Cup and embodies the spirit of popular sport in northern Berlin — no professional competition, but families, school classes, and ambitious hobby athletes enjoying the spring atmosphere.

Dates 28 Mar — 28 Mar 2026

Venue Berlin (11000)

Prices 5.00€ — 25.00€

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Pankower Spring Run — edition 2026

The 42nd Pankower GESOBAU Spring Run will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Paul-Zobel-Sportplatz, Hermann-Hesse-Straße 80, 13156 Berlin (Niederschönhausen district). Four distances will be offered: 12.5 km, 5 km, 2.5 km, and 1.2 km. The routes lead through Schönholzer Heide. Organizer: KSV 90 (Kissinger Sportverein 90), main sponsor GESOBAU AG. Registration online via laufauswertung.com.

On Saturday, March 28, 2026, the 42nd Pankower GESOBAU Spring Run will start at the Paul-Zobel-Sportplatz in Niederschönhausen. Four distances will be offered: 12.5 km for ambitious runners, 5 km for most hobby athletes, 2.5 km for schoolchildren and beginners, and 1.2 km for the youngest. The routes lead from the sports complex through Schönholzer Heide — a 35-hectare mixed forest with well-maintained paths and no significant elevation gain. Registration via laufauswertung.com; the run is part of the Berlin Runner's Cup and a dress rehearsal for the Berlin Half Marathon in early April.

Highlights Pankower Spring Run 2026

42nd edition — one of Berlin's oldest fun run traditions
Four distances: 12.5 km, 5 km, 2.5 km, 1.2 km — from children to half marathon preparation
Route through Schönholzer Heide — flat, well-maintained
Part of the Berlin Runner's Cup
Family-friendly, KSV 90 as a reliable organizer

Programme Pankower Spring Run 2026

The complete schedule and start times for 2026 will be published on leichtathletik-berlin.de and on hdsports.org/laufen/pankower-fruehlingslauf in the weeks leading up to the event. Expected schedule:

Morning — Children's and Youth Races

09:00 — Entry, start and finish area at Paul-Zobel-Sportplatz
09:30 — 1.2 km Bambini Run (Children up to 8 years old)
10:00 — 2.5 km Youth Race (Children 9–14 years old)

Midday — Main Races

11:00 — 5 km Fun Run (Main distance for most hobby runners)
12:00 — 12.5 km Main Race (Berlin Runner's Cup scoring, dress rehearsal for Half Marathon)

Course

Start and finish at Paul-Zobel-Sportplatz
Route through Schönholzer Heide — mixed forest, well-maintained paths, no significant elevation gain
Refreshment stations for longer distances

Accompanying Program

Award ceremony in the afternoon at the sports complex
Festive tent with catering and family atmosphere
Sponsor partner stands

Sponsor Backing

Main Sponsor: GESOBAU AG (Berlin Housing Association)
Partners: LOTTO Berlin, degewo, AOK Nordost
Supported by the Berlin Athletics Association

Prices Pankower Spring Run 2026

Registration fees start from around €5 for the Bambini distance, €10–€15 for 5 km, and €20–€25 for 12.5 km. Register via laufauswertung.com. On-site registration on the day of the event is possible with a surcharge.

Practical information

Practical information — Pankower Spring Run

Getting There

Tram M1 to Schönholzer Heide or Bus 107, 250 to Hermann-Hesse-Straße. S-Bahn S1/S25 to S Wollankstraße or S Schönholz, then a 10-minute walk. Arriving by bicycle is highly recommended.

Registration

Online registration via laufauswertung.com. Registration fees start from approx. €15 for shorter distances, up to approx. €25 for the 12.5 km. On-site registration is possible on the day of the event.

Start Times

Children's races in the morning, main races from midday. Exact start times will be published on laufauswertung.com before the event.

42 Editions of Berlin Running Tradition

The Pankower Frühlingslauf was founded in 1985 as a small district race — today, in its 42nd edition in 2026, it is one of Berlin's most traditional fun runs. The organizer is KSV 90 (Kissinger Sportverein 90), and the namesake and main sponsor is GESOBAU AG. The venue is the Paul-Zobel-Sportplatz at Hermann-Hesse-Straße 80 in Niederschönhausen — right by the green Schönholzer Heide, one of Berlin's most beautiful city forests.

Four Distances for Every Generation

The program offers four distances: 12.5 km for ambitious runners, 5 km for most hobby athletes, 2.5 km for schoolchildren and beginners, and 1.2 km for the little ones. The routes lead through Schönholzer Heide, a 35-hectare mixed forest with excellently maintained paths — no elevation gain, no tripping hazards, ideal for personal bests or a first competition.

Where: Paul-Zobel-Sportplatz, Hermann-Hesse-Straße 80, 13156 Berlin
District: Pankow, Niederschönhausen borough
2026: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Distances: 12.5 km, 5 km, 2.5 km, 1.2 km
Organizer: KSV 90
Main Sponsor: GESOBAU AG

In the Berlin Runner's Cup

The Pankower Frühlingslauf is part of the Berliner Läufercup organized by the Berlin Athletics Association — a series of fun runs held throughout the year and combined in an overall ranking. For many Berlin runners, the Spring Run serves as a dress rehearsal for the Berlin Half Marathon in early April and for the SCC Berlin Marathon events (Vivawest Half Marathon, Berlin Marathon).