Renntag der Deutschen Einheit Hoppegarten
For the 36th time: Season finale with the WETTSTAR.de Preis der Deutschen Einheit
2026
About Renntag Deutsche Einheit
Renntag Deutsche Einheit — edition 2026
On October 3, 2026, the Hoppegarten racecourse will host the 36th WETTSTAR.de German Unity Prize. Before the main event, the national anthem will be played as flags are waved. The day features a family-friendly program including live music from the JEB Band, a bouncy castle, pony rides, face painting, and a children's betting game.
The full race card, including the number and classification of races, will be published on hoppegarten.com in the weeks leading up to October 3.
Highlights Renntag Deutsche Einheit 2026
- Season finale of the Hoppegarten Racecourse
- Family race day on German Unity Day
- Several flat races of different classes
- Children's and family program
Programme Renntag Deutsche Einheit 2026
Saturday, October 3, 2026
- 12:00 PM — Gates open
- 2:00 PM — First race
- WETTSTAR.de German Unity Prize, featuring the national anthem before the main race
- Family program: bouncy castle, pony rides, face painting, children's betting
- Live music by the JEB Band
The number and classification of races will be published in the weeks before the event at hoppegarten.com/racing/renntage.
Prices Renntag Deutsche Einheit 2026
Paddock tickets from 13 €, children up to and including 12 years old enter for free. Grandstand 3 from 34 €, Park-Restaurant from 125 €, Champagne package from 69 €. Advance sales start December 15, 2025.
Practical information — Renntag Deutsche Einheit
Getting There
Take the S-Bahn S5 directly to Hoppegarten (Mark), then a 5-minute walk to the racecourse. By car, use the B1/B5; parking is available at the Goetheallee entrance.
Schedule
Gates open at 12:00, first race at 14:00.
Tickets
Saddle area from 13 €, children up to 12 years old free. Grandstand 3 from 34 €, Park-Restaurant from 125 €, Champagne package from 69 €. Advance tickets available from December 15, 2025, via hoppegarten.com.
WETTSTAR.de Preis der Deutschen Einheit
On October 3, 2026, German Unity Day, the Hoppegarten Racecourse celebrates this national holiday for the 36th time with the WETTSTAR.de Preis der Deutschen Einheit—a prestigious race day steeped in tradition. Before the main event, the national anthem is performed with the audience, accompanied by the waving of complimentary German flags.
Family Program
Live music from the JEB Band and a wide range of children's activities—including a bouncy castle, pony rides, face painting, and a children's betting game—ensure entertainment throughout the day.
Catering
From currywurst, burgers, and fries to international and vegetarian specialties, as well as donuts, waffles, and ice cream, there is something for every taste.
Hoppegarten Racecourse
The racecourse was opened on May 17, 1868, by King Wilhelm I and Chancellor Otto von Bismarck and is one of Germany's most significant horse racing tracks. It is located in the Märkisch-Oderland district, just east of Berlin, and is accessible via the S-Bahn line S5.
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