50th Volkslauf Schwafheim — International Moers Half Marathon

Moers-Schwafheim — Lower Rhine district with a sporting DNA

Schwafheim is a southern district of Moers, a city of 105,000 inhabitants on the left bank of the Lower Rhine, west of the Rhine between Duisburg and Krefeld. With around 5,500 inhabitants, Schwafheim is manageable but sporty — the TV Schwafheim 1900 e.V. sports club, founded in 1900, is a central pillar of club life with its handball, gymnastics, tennis, and athletics departments. Its Volkslauf, held since 1977, is a fixture on the Lower Rhine running calendar.

50 Years of Schwafheim Volkslauf

The 50th edition in 2026 is an anniversary: half a century of uninterrupted running culture in a district with 5,500 inhabitants. The Volkslauf may not be the largest in the region (the Düsseldorf Marathon attracts more runners), but it is one of the oldest and most loyal events — regular runners have been returning for 30 years, often across generations.

Distance Options — Something for Everyone

The range of distances covers all needs:

• 500 m Bambini Run — for children and families
• 5 km Run — for beginners and hobby runners
• 10 km Run — the competitive distance
• 21.0975 km Half Marathon — the international Moers Half Marathon, official IAAF distance
• 10 km Walking — for walkers

A maximum of 650 participants in total — which keeps the Volkslauf in the manageable category, but makes it personal and family-friendly precisely because of this.

Route along the Lower Rhine

The routes run through Schwafheim and the surrounding Lower Rhine landscapes — flat, park-like, with a manageable number of turns. Ideal for personal best times. Start and finish: Sports grounds at the clubhouse, Dorfstraße 3. Aid stations along the route every 5 km.

Registration and Schedule

Online registration opens on February 1, 2026, via the RaceResult platform. On race day (June 4, 2026), late registration is also possible at the clubhouse from 8 a.m., no later than 30 minutes before the respective start. Bib distribution also on-site.

TV Schwafheim 1900 — The Organizing Club

In addition to athletics, TV Schwafheim 1900 e.V. also offers handball (known for its women's teams), gymnastics, and tennis. The Volkslauf is organized on a voluntary basis — club members take on roles as course marshals, aid station staff, timekeepers, and caterers. A true club effort that shapes the event.

Moers and the Left Lower Rhine

Those arriving from further afield can combine their running weekend with a visit to Moers: the Schlosspark (Castle Park) with its historic town center, the Bismarck Tower, the Moers Festival (on the Pentecost weekend, the major international jazz festival), and the Rheinaue Peninsula. Moers is a 30-minute train ride from Duisburg, Krefeld, and Düsseldorf.