Rostock City Run
Largest running event in the region in Rostock's city centre
About City Run
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Running in the heart of the Hanseatic city
The Rostock City Run has been one of the city's fixed sporting highlights since the 1990s. Organised by Rostocker Citylauf e.V. together with the agency PRO EVENT, the run leads through the historic centre of the Hanseatic and university city: from the Neuer Markt via the Rosengarten, August-Bebel-Straße, Steintor, as well as Lange Straße and Kröpeliner Straße.
Courses for everyone
The offer ranges from short children's and school runs over distances of three, six, and ten kilometres to a half marathon and a relay. The City Run thus appeals to ambitious competitive athletes as well as families and amateur runners. Music, entertainment, and refreshment stations along the route ensure a festive mood.
Local context
For the duration of the run, the city centre is closed to traffic and belongs entirely to the runners and the public. The City Run thus makes the historic centre of Rostock in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern experienceable as a sporting stage and is considered the largest running event in the region.
City Run — edition 2026
The 34th edition of the Rostock City Run transformed the historic centre of the Hanseatic city into a large running arena on May 17, 2026. Starting from the Neuer Markt, the routes led via the Rosengarten, August-Bebel-Straße, Steintor, Lange Straße, and Kröpeliner Straße. The programme included a half marathon, 10 km, 6 km, and 3 km runs, a relay, as well as children's and school runs. The city centre was closed to traffic from 8:30 am to 4 pm for the duration of the event; music and refreshment stations accompanied the several thousand participants.
Programme City Run 2026
2026 Routes
- Half Marathon — 21 kilometres
- 10-Kilometre Run
- 6-Kilometre Run
- 3-Kilometre Run as well as children's and school runs
- Relay 5 × 3 kilometres
Start at Neuer Markt; city centre closed from 8:30 am to 4 pm.
Highlights City Run 2026
- Half marathon through the historic city centre
- Courses for children, amateur, and competitive athletes
- Start at Neuer Markt
Prices City Run 2026
Entry fees vary depending on the distance; register online via the official website.
Practical information — City Run
Getting there
By train to Rostock Hauptbahnhof, from there by tram to the city centre. During the run, the city centre is closed to traffic; arrival by public transport is recommended.
Registration
Register online via the official website. Various distances for children, amateur, and competitive athletes.
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Where it takes place City Run
Innenstadt Rostock
Neuer Markt, 18055 Rostock