Name: Sparkassen Rügenbrücken-Marathon Stralsund 2026
Start: 2026-10-10T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-10T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Rügenbrücke / Hansestadt Stralsund

Rügenbrücken-Marathon

About Rügenbrücken-Marathon

Once a year, the Rügen Bridge is closed to traffic – and belongs to the runners. The Sparkassen Rügenbrücken-Marathon leads across the striking bridge structure between the mainland and the island of Rügen, with unique views over the Strelasund and the UNESCO World Heritage City of Stralsund. Seven distances, from the marathon to shorter routes and a children's run, make the event one of the largest running events in northeastern Germany.

Dates 10 Oct — 10 Oct 2026

Venue Stralsund (13073)

Prices 5.00€ — 45.00€

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Rügenbrücken-Marathon — edition 2026

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The 18th Sparkassen Rügenbrücken-Marathon takes place on October 10, 2026. Seven distances lead across the Rügen Bridge, which is closed to traffic – from the marathon to the half marathon and shorter runs, up to the children's run. Registration opens on April 4, 2026.

The 18th edition of the Sparkassen Rügenbrücken-Marathon starts on October 10, 2026. As every year, all routes lead across the Rügen Bridge, which is closed to car traffic for this purpose.

Registration opens on April 4, 2026, at 0:00 AM, and the registration deadline is September 27, 2026 – late registrations on the day of the event are not possible. Seven competitions are offered for different performance levels and age groups. All finishers receive a medal and a certificate with their time.

Highlights Rügenbrücken-Marathon 2026

Seven distances across the closed Rügen Bridge. Panoramic view over the Strelasund and the UNESCO World Heritage City of Stralsund. From marathon to 3 km children's run. Medal and certificate for all finishers.

Programme Rügenbrücken-Marathon 2026

Competitions and Distances

Marathon — Minimum birth year 2007, Early Bird 40 EUR / Regular 45 EUR
Half Marathon — Minimum birth year 2009, 35 EUR / 40 EUR
10 km Run — Minimum birth year 2009, 25 EUR / 30 EUR
6 km Run — Minimum birth year 2011, 20 EUR / 25 EUR
10 km Walking — Minimum birth year 2018, 25 EUR / 30 EUR
6 km Walking — Minimum birth year 2018, 20 EUR / 25 EUR
3 km Children's Run — Birth years 2012–2018, 5 EUR

Dates

April 4, 2026 — Online registration starts
September 27, 2026 — Registration deadline (no late registrations)
October 10, 2026 — Event day, routes across the closed Rügen Bridge

All finishers receive a medal and a certificate with their time; an official running shirt is available for 15 EUR.

Prices Rügenbrücken-Marathon 2026

Entry fees range from 5 EUR (children's run) to 45 EUR (marathon) depending on the distance. Early-bird rates for early registration. Official running shirt for 15 EUR. Online registration; no late registrations on the event day.

Practical information

Practical information — Rügenbrücken-Marathon

Getting There

Stralsund is easily accessible via the A20 and B96 motorways, as well as by train. The start and finish area are located in Stralsund near the Rügen Bridge; on the day of the event, the bridge is closed to traffic.

Registration

Registration is done online via the event website. Early registration secures the early-bird rate; late registrations on the day of the event are not possible.

Contact

Telephone 03831 293376 or [email protected].

Running Across the Bridge

The Sparkassen Rügenbrücken-Marathon is one of the largest running events in northeastern Germany. Its hallmark: all routes lead across the Rügen Bridge, which connects the mainland with the Baltic Sea island of Rügen. For the run, the bridge is closed to car traffic – allowing participants to cross the impressive structure on foot, with panoramic views over the Strelasund.

Seven Distances for Everyone

The event is aimed at runners of all performance levels. It offers a marathon, a half marathon, a 10-kilometer run, a 6-kilometer run, walking routes of 10 and 6 kilometers, and a 3-kilometer children's run. From ambitious marathon runners to families tackling the children's run together, everyone will find their suitable distance here.

World Heritage City Scenery

Stralsund, a Hanseatic city on the Baltic coast of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, is a UNESCO World Heritage site with its old town. From the bridge arch, runners look out over the brick churches and gabled houses of the old town, as well as the waters of the Strelasund. This scenery makes the run a special experience that goes far beyond the sporting competition.

A Well-Rehearsed Sports Event

All finishers receive a medal and a certificate with their time. An official running shirt is available. With its clear concept and unique route, the Rügenbrücken-Marathon has established itself as a permanent fixture in the northern German running calendar over many editions.