Name: 5th Mülheim Junior Duathlon 2026
Start: 2026-09-19T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-19T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Luisenschule Mülheim

Mülheim Junior Duathlon

About Mülheim Junior Duathlon

The 5th Mülheim Junior Duathlon takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Luisenschule Mülheim. The DTU-approved event by Marathon und Triathlon Mülheim e.V. is aimed at children and teenagers born between 2012 and 2019 (6–13 years old) and combines running and cycling in age-appropriate distances. In the afternoon, the Ruhrauen Fun Run follows – Mülheim in motion for a sports weekend for the whole family.

Dates 19 Sep — 19 Sep 2026

Venue Mülheim an der Ruhr (05117)

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Edition 2026

Mülheim Junior Duathlon — edition 2026

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5th edition of the Mülheim Junior Duathlon at Luisenschule. DTU-approved, for age groups 2012–2019. Junior competition in the morning, followed by the Ruhrauen Fun Run for adults in the afternoon.

The DTU-approved Junior Duathlon combines running and cycling over age-appropriate distances for children aged 6 to 13. Afterward, the open Ruhrauen Fun Run takes place over 5 and 10 km.

Highlights Mülheim Junior Duathlon 2026

5th edition of the Junior Duathlon
DTU-approved — competition quality
Age groups 2012–2019 (6–13 years old)
Run+Cycle in classic duathlon format
Follow-up Ruhrauen Fun Run 5/10 km
Organizer: Marathon und Triathlon Mülheim e.V.

Programme Mülheim Junior Duathlon 2026

Saturday, September 19, 2026 — Luisenschule Mülheim

Morning — Junior Duathlon, staggered by age groups (born 2012–2019)
Competition format: Run + Cycle + Run — age-appropriate distances
DTU-approved event, helmet required, no e-bikes or racing bikes
Award ceremonies by age group

Afternoon — Ruhrauen Fun Run

5 km and 10 km running course along the Ruhrauen
Open event for adults (from youth category upwards)
City roads and asphalt service paths; internationally measured courses
Refreshments in the finish area

Prices Mülheim Junior Duathlon 2026

Entry fees vary by age — register via marathon-muelheim.de several weeks before the event. Fun Run: separate registration via the event page.

Practical information

Practical information — Mülheim Junior Duathlon

Getting There

By car: A40 exit Mülheim-Heißen, then follow signs to Luisenschule. Parking available on school grounds and in surrounding streets. By public transport: Mülheim main station, then take a bus.

Registration

Via the club's website marathon-muelheim.de — Online registration several weeks before the event. Entry fees vary by age.

Equipment

Bring your own children's/youth bicycle. Helmet required. E-bikes and racing bikes are not permitted.

Tip

If you want to soak up the sporting atmosphere but don't want to compete yourself: head to the Ruhrauen Fun Run in the afternoon and cheer along the course. The atmosphere by the Ruhr is fantastic — goosebumps guaranteed.

School Sports with a Competitive Edge

The Mülheim Junior Duathlon is one of the largest school sports events in the western Ruhr area: a DTU-approved competition (German Triathlon Union) specifically designed for children and teenagers. The 5th edition takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the Luisenschule in Mülheim an der Ruhr — organized by the club Marathon und Triathlon Mülheim e.V., one of the most active endurance sports clubs in the western Ruhr area.

Format: Run + Cycle

The duathlon classically combines running, cycling, and running — distances are staggered by age, so even children from 6 years old can participate. Eligible participants are those born between 2012 and 2019 (i.e., 6 to 13 years old), divided into age groups. E-bikes and racing bikes are not allowed — participants use regular children's and youth bikes, making the competition fair and accessible.

Parallel Event: Ruhrauen Fun Run

In the afternoon — immediately following the Junior Duathlon — the Ruhrauen Fun Run takes place, an adult race over 5 and 10 kilometers. Last year in 2025, around 450 runners participated, with the course leading over asphalt service paths and paved trails through the idyllic Ruhrauen. Families can stay active all day: children in the morning, parents in the afternoon.

Marathon und Triathlon Mülheim e.V.

The organizing club Marathon und Triathlon Mülheim e.V. is deeply rooted in Mülheim's local sports scene, supporting athletes from schoolchildren to masters. The DTU approval for the Junior Duathlon is a seal of quality: competition rules, safety, and course layout meet national triathlon standards.

Mülheim — Sports City on the Ruhr

Mülheim an der Ruhr is located between Essen and Duisburg and uses the Ruhrauen (Ruhr meadows) as its natural sports ground. The Luisenschule is one of the city's traditional schools and offers the necessary infrastructure for competitive events. Visitors to the Junior Duathlon can enjoy a walk or bike ride along the Ruhr afterward — an ideal family sports weekend.