Name: Röntgenlauf Remscheid 2026
Start: 2026-10-25T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-25T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Sportanlage Hackenberg, Start/Ziel Clemenshammer

Röntgenlauf

About Röntgenlauf

One of the most traditional Volksläufe (popular runs) in the Bergisches Land region: On Sunday, October 25, 2026, the 24th Röntgenlauf Remscheid will start at the Hackenberg sports facility. The event offers everything from a 5 km cross run to a half marathon, marathon, and ultramarathon, as well as walking. A hallmark is the Bergische 126.6k — a combination with the Königsforst Marathon (March 15, 2026) to create a 126.6 km distance with special awards. Over 500 volunteers secure the course. The marathon cut-off is a generous 7.5 hours, with an inclusion class for athletes with disabilities and a dedicated sustainability initiative encouraging participants to bring their own cups. Early bird registration is open until March 31. Part of the DUV Cup 2026.

Dates 25 Oct — 25 Oct 2026

Venue Remscheid (05120)

Prices 15.00€ — 80.00€

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Edition 2026

Röntgenlauf — edition 2026

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24th Röntgenlauf Remscheid on October 25, 2026, at the Hackenberg sports facility. Distances: 5 km Crossrun, 10 km, Half Marathon (from 16), Marathon (from 18, 7.5h cut-off), Ultramarathon 63.3 km (from 18), Walking routes. Bergische 126.6k in combination with the Königsforst Marathon (March 15). Early bird registration until March 31.

The 24th Röntgenlauf Remscheid 2026 will take place on Sunday, October 25, 2026 — North Rhine-Westphalia state, Bergisches Land region. Start and finish: Hackenberg sports facility / Clemenshammer in Remscheid. Organizer: Röntgenlauf Remscheid e.V. Part of the DUV Cup 2026. Over 500 volunteers secure the course.

Highlights Röntgenlauf 2026

24th edition of the Röntgenlauf
Distances from 5 km to Ultramarathon (63.3 km)
Marathon cut-off at a generous 7.5 hours
Bergische 126.6k with the Königsforst Marathon
Part of the DUV Cup 2026
500+ volunteers
Dedicated inclusion classification
Sustainability initiative (own drinking cups)

Programme Röntgenlauf 2026

Distances 2026

5 km Crossrun — Beginners and families, early start wave
10 km — classic Volkslauf distance
Half Marathon (21.1 km) — for ages 16 and up
Marathon (42.2 km) — for ages 18 and up, 7.5-hour cut-off
Ultramarathon (63.3 km) — for ages 18 and up, DUV-ranked
Walking routes for non-running participants

Schedule — October 25, 2026

Morning — Start of the Ultra distance (earliest start)
Late Morning — Marathon start
Late Morning — Half Marathon start
Noon — Start of 10 km and 5 km Crossrun
Noon — Start of Walking routes
Afternoon — Finish of all distances
Late Afternoon — Award ceremony and wrap-up at the Hackenberg sports facility

Bergische 126.6k

Combination: Königsforst Marathon (March 15, 2026, 42.2 km) + Röntgen Ultramarathon (October 25, 2026, 63.3 km) + additional 21.1 km = 126.6 km
Special award and commemorative medal
Registration possible combined or individually

Inclusion and Sustainability

Special classification for participants with disabilities
Bringing your own drinking cups to avoid disposable cups

Course maps, elevation profiles, and registration at roentgenlauf.de. Early bird rate until March 31, 2026.

Prices Röntgenlauf 2026

Starting fees depending on distance and booking time: 5 km approx. €15–€25, 10 km €20–€30, Half Marathon €30–€45, Marathon €45–€60, Ultramarathon €60–€80. Early bird rate until March 31, 2026 with discount. Register online at roentgenlauf.de.

Practical information

Practical information — Röntgenlauf

Getting There

Train: Remscheid station, then take bus 651/667 to the Hackenberg sports facility. Car: A1 motorway, Remscheid exit, follow signs for Hackenberg / Clemenshammer. Parking available at the sports facility and on adjacent streets.

Registration

Online at roentgenlauf.de. Early Bird rate until March 31, 2026. Starting fees vary by distance and booking time, ranging from approx. €15 (5 km) to €80 (Ultramarathon).

Sustainability

Bringing your own drinking cup is explicitly requested — the organizer aims to minimize the use of disposable cups.

Age Limits

Half Marathon from age 16, Marathon and Ultramarathon from age 18.

Remscheid — Bergisches Universal City

The city of Remscheid, with around 110,000 inhabitants in the Bergisches Land region, North Rhine-Westphalia state, forms the Bergisches Städtedreieck (Bergisch Triangle cities) together with Solingen and Wuppertal. It is known for its tool and metal industry, as well as for the fact that Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen was born here in 1845 — the Nobel Prize winner in Physics whose name the city run bears. The Hackenberg sports facility in the north of the city is the starting point of the Röntgenlauf.

A Traditional Volkslauf Event

The Röntgenlauf Remscheid has been held as a major Volkslauf of the Bergisches Land since the mid-2000s — the 24th edition in 2026. The organizer is Röntgenlauf Remscheid e.V., which brings the event to life with over 500 volunteers. The date is traditionally the last Sunday in October; in 2026, this is October 25. The run is part of the German DUV Cup 2026 (German Ultramarathon Association) and thus an important scoring event for ultra runners.

Variety of Distances

What makes the Röntgenlauf special is its exceptionally wide range of distances:

5 km — Cross run for beginners and families
10 km — classic Volkslauf distance
Half Marathon (21.1 km) — for ages 16 and up
Marathon (42.2 km) — for ages 18 and up, 7.5-hour cut-off
Ultramarathon (63.3 km) — for ages 18 and up
Walking routes — also for non-running participants

Thus, the Röntgenlauf covers practically the entire spectrum from beginners to ultra specialists — a rare range in the German Volkslauf landscape.

The Bergische 126.6k

A special feature is the Bergische 126.6k: Those who complete the Königsforst Marathon on March 15, 2026, and the Röntgen Ultramarathon (63.3 km) on October 25, 2026, will be honored as Bergischer 126.6er — a unique format for ultra enthusiasts that combines the two Bergisch running events into a combined season challenge. Special awards and commemorative medals complete the format.

Course, Cut-off, and Inclusion

The start and finish are at the Hackenberg sports facility in Remscheid, with the start area near the Clemenshammer. The course utilizes the Bergischer Wald, small paths, forest sections, and some meadow trails — cross country in the classic sense. The Marathon cut-off is a generous 7.5 hours — walkers are welcome. A dedicated inclusion classification for participants with disabilities and accessible routes are integrated into the concept. The sustainability initiative encourages participants to bring their own drinking cups — saving thousands of disposable cups annually.

Registration and Preparation

Online registration via the organizer's portal is already active. Early Bird rate until March 31, 2026 — after that, starting fees will increase. Training tips, course maps, and elevation profiles are available at roentgenlauf.de. Those tackling the Bergisches Volkslauf for the first time can start with the 5 km cross run — a first step towards possible future ultra ambitions.