Name: Schwebebahn-Lauf 2026
Start: 2026-06-14T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-14T00:00:00+00:00
Location: B7 (Friedrich-Engels-Allee), Start und Ziel Zur Dörner Brücke

Schwebebahn-Lauf

About Schwebebahn-Lauf

The Schwebebahn-Lauf is one of North Rhine-Westphalia's best-known city run events. On Sunday, June 14, 2026, the 14th edition will take place on the B7 (Friedrich-Engels-Allee) in Wuppertal — literally under the world-famous suspension railway. Seven starts: Half marathon at 9:15 AM, 10 km at 9:25 AM, children's run 500 m at 12:00 PM, youth runs (2 km and 4 km) at 12:15 PM, main run 5 km at 2:10 PM for companies, teams, and individual runners aged 16 and over (families from birth year 2018). Start and finish: Zur Dörner Brücke. Organizer: Schwebebahn-Lauf Wuppertal gGmbH with Stadtsparkasse Wuppertal as main sponsor.

Dates 14 Jun — 14 Jun 2026

Venue Wuppertal (05124)

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Edition 2026

Schwebebahn-Lauf — edition 2026

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14th Schwebebahn-Lauf 2026 on Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Wuppertal — on the B7 / Friedrich-Engels-Allee under the world-famous suspension railway. Seven starts: Half marathon 9:15 AM, 10 km 9:25 AM, children's run 500 m 12:00 PM, youth runs 2 km and 4 km 12:15 PM, main run 5 km 2:10 PM (companies, teams, individual runners aged 16+, families from birth year 2018). Start and finish: Zur Dörner Brücke. Race bib collection Saturday, June 13, 9 AM–4 PM. Organizer: Schwebebahn-Lauf Wuppertal gGmbH.

City run with personalized race bibs and timing chips, medical support, refreshment stations, finisher medals, and results via QR code. Dedicated start blocks for wheelchair athletes and handbikes. Main sponsor: Stadtsparkasse Wuppertal. Inclusive approach with Bergische Diakonie.

Highlights Schwebebahn-Lauf 2026

14th edition of the unique city run
Course directly under the famous Wuppertal suspension railway
7 starts from half marathon to children's run
Inclusive with wheelchair and handbike blocks
Main sponsor Stadtsparkasse Wuppertal

Programme Schwebebahn-Lauf 2026

Schwebebahn-Lauf 2026 Program

June 13, 2026 (Saturday), 9:00 AM–4:00 PM: Race Bib Collection
June 14, 2026 (Sunday):
- 9:15 AM — Half Marathon (21.1 km)
- 9:25 AM — 10 km Run
- 12:00 PM — Children's Run (500 m)
- 12:15 PM — Youth Runs 2 km / 4 km
- 2:10 PM — Main Run 5 km (ages 16+, families from birth year 2018)

Registration and details: schwebebahn-lauf.de.

Prices Schwebebahn-Lauf 2026

Entry fees vary by distance. Details and registration via schwebebahn-lauf.de.

Practical information

Practical information — Schwebebahn-Lauf

Getting There

Train: Wuppertal Hbf, from there a 5-minute walk to the Zur Dörner Brücke area. Suspension Railway: Adler-Brücke or Robert-Daum-Platz station. Car: A46 exit Wuppertal-Sonnborn, parking is usually limited on race day — public transport recommended.

Fees

Entry fees vary depending on the race (half marathon is more expensive than the 5 km). Details and registration via schwebebahn-lauf.de.

Contact

Schwebebahn-Lauf Wuppertal gGmbH, [email protected], Tel. 0202 69565780.

Wuppertal's Unique Running Event

The Schwebebahn-Lauf is one of the most distinctive city run events in North Rhine-Westphalia — because the running course leads directly under Wuppertal's world-famous suspension railway, the city's landmark. While the suspension railway glides overhead, runners race their distances on the B7 (Friedrich-Engels-Allee), which is closed to traffic.

14th Edition on June 14, 2026

Sunday, June 14, 2026 marks the 14th edition of the competition. Registration is already open via schwebebahn-lauf.de. Start and finish for all races: Zur Dörner Brücke.

Seven Distances — from Half Marathon to Children's Run

The program is structured to offer something for everyone:

9:15 AM — Half Marathon (21.1 km)
9:25 AM — 10 km Run
12:00 PM — Children's Run (500 m)
12:15 PM — Youth Run 2 km
12:15 PM — Youth Run 4 km
2:10 PM — Main Run 5 km for companies, teams, and individual runners aged 16 and over (families from birth year 2018 welcome)

The Course Under the Suspension Railway

The B7 / Friedrich-Engels-Allee runs parallel to the Wupper river in the Wuppertal valley, directly beneath the suspension railway line. For runners, this means a unique experience: the historic suspension railway passes overhead every few minutes, while below, they run on a main street closed to traffic, set against an urban backdrop.

Race Day Inclusives

Participants receive:

Personalized race bib with timing chip
Medical support along the course and at the finish
Refreshment stations with water and sports drinks
Finisher medal at the finish line
Results available via QR code
Dedicated start blocks for wheelchair athletes and handbikes

Race Bib Collection

Race bib collection takes place the day before (Saturday, June 13, 2026) from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM — details on schwebebahn-lauf.de.

Organizers and Sponsors

The organizer is Schwebebahn-Lauf Wuppertal gGmbH, a non-profit organization. The main sponsor is Stadtsparkasse Wuppertal. A joint social-sporting initiative with Bergische Diakonie has been a tradition for years.

Wuppertal

Wuppertal, with approximately 355,000 inhabitants, is a central city in the Bergisches Land region. The famous suspension railway — in operation since 1901 — is the city's landmark and the world's only hanging monorail system. The Schwebebahn-Lauf cleverly uses this landmark to boost the city's sporting and tourist image.