SWP-CityLauf Pforzheim
25th Anniversary Edition of Pforzheim's Largest City Run — New Start Point in 2026
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Goldstadt Pforzheim and its City Run
Pforzheim is the "Goldstadt" (Gold City) on the northern edge of the Black Forest — with around 130,000 inhabitants, it is one of the larger medium-sized cities in Baden-Württemberg, known worldwide for its jewelry and watch industry. Pforzheim is an independent city and the seat of the district of the same name. Since 2002, the City Run has been the central running competition in the Gold City — and with over 1,000 to 3,000 participants annually, one of the larger city runs in northern Baden.
25th Anniversary Edition — New Start Point
2026 marks the 25th edition of the SWP-CityLauf. Due to construction work in the traditional start area, Enzauenpark, the run has been relocated to a new site for 2026: to TG Pforzheim 88 at Heidenheimer Straße 11, on the Wilferdinger Höhe in the west of the city. The new course runs through western Pforzheim with views over the Enz valley and is slightly more undulating than the original Enzauenpark course.
Five Distances for All Age Groups
The running program offers distances for all skill levels — from kindergarten age to marathon veterans:
- Main Run 9.7 km — Competition distance for ambitious runners, the main race of the day
- FunRun 4.85 km — Half the distance for hobby runners and families
- ParkRun 2 km — Taster run for beginners
- School Runs 1.65 km — Class competitions for Pforzheim schools
- Kids Run 200 m — for the little ones (preschool and primary school)
Participants and Atmosphere
1,001 to 3,000 participants are expected — comparable to other larger city runs in Baden-Württemberg. The atmosphere on race day is distinctly popular-sport oriented: live bands along the route, encouragement from schools, Pforzheim club stands with catering, award ceremonies, and a family day at the TG grounds after the run.
Organizers and Sponsorship
The organizer is the Badischer Leichtathletik-Verband (BLV), with organizational support from TG Pforzheim 88 as the host club. The main sponsor is Stadtwerke Pforzheim (SWP) — hence the name SWP-CityLauf. Additional sponsors include Südwest Presse (local newspaper) and other regional partners.
SWP-CityLauf — edition 2026
25 Years of City Run — and New Location
The 2026 anniversary edition combines a premiere with a tradition: the Pforzheim City Run will be held for the 25th time, but for the first time from a different starting point. Due to extensive construction work in the traditional Enzauenpark, the run will move to TG Pforzheim 88 on Wilferdinger Höhe for the 25th edition. A new, slightly undulating course will lead runners through western Pforzheim with views of the Enz valley.
Registration via citylauf-pforzheim.de and the BLV registration portal from early 2026. On-site registration with surcharge possible on the day of the run.
Programme SWP-CityLauf 2026
Friday, June 26, 2026 — Schedule
- 2:00 PM — Course opens and bib collection at TG Pforzheim 88
- 4:00 PM — Start of School Runs (1.65 km)
- 4:30 PM — Kids Run (200 m)
- 5:00 PM — ParkRun (2 km)
- 5:30 PM — FunRun (4.85 km)
- 6:00 PM — Start Main Run (9.7 km)
- From 8:00 PM — Award ceremonies at the TG grounds
- From 6:00 PM — Catering with sausages, beer, apple spritzer
- Approx. 10:00 PM — Festival ends
Exact schedule and course map for 2026 will be published on citylauf-pforzheim.de.
Highlights SWP-CityLauf 2026
- 25th Anniversary Edition of the SWP-CityLauf
- New Start Point: TG Pforzheim 88 on Wilferdinger Höhe
- 5 Distances: Main Run 9.7 km, FunRun 4.85 km, ParkRun 2 km, School Runs 1.65 km, Kids Run 200 m
- Up to 3,000 participants expected
- Organizer: Badischer Leichtathletik-Verband
- Main Sponsor: Stadtwerke Pforzheim
- Live music along the route and award ceremonies with catering
Prices SWP-CityLauf 2026
Entry fees: Main Run approx. €20, FunRun approx. €15, ParkRun approx. €10. School Runs and Kids Run are free. On-site registration with surcharge possible. Register via citylauf-pforzheim.de.
Practical information — SWP-CityLauf
Getting There
You can reach Pforzheim via the A 8 motorway (exit Pforzheim-West or Pforzheim-Süd, depending on your direction). By train: Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof (IC/RE stop on the high-speed Stuttgart–Karlsruhe line), from there take city bus 41 to Wilferdinger Höhe / TG Pforzheim. From the station, it's about a 30-minute walk or a 10-minute bus ride.
Time and Program
Friday, June 26, 2026. School runs and Kids Run start in the late afternoon. Main Run starts at 6:00 PM. ParkRun and FunRun in separate start waves. Award ceremonies from approx. 8:00 PM at the TG grounds. Festival ends approx. 10:00 PM.
Registration
Registration opens early 2026 via citylauf-pforzheim.de and the BLV registration portal. Entry fees vary by distance: Main Run approx. €20, FunRun approx. €15, ParkRun approx. €10, School Runs and Kids Run are free. On-site registration possible with a surcharge.
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Where it takes place SWP-CityLauf
TG Pforzheim 88, Wilferdinger Höhe
Heidenheimer Straße 11, 75179 Pforzheim