42nd Winsen (Luhe) City and Dike Run
Traditional fun run on May 1st in Winsen with half marathon and family run distances
About Winsen City and Dike Run
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42 Years of Winsen City and Dike Run
The Winsen City and Dike Run has been held on May 1st since the 1980s and is one of the most traditional fun runs in Northern Germany. 2026 will see the 42nd edition. The organizer is TSV Winsen, who, together with numerous helpers and the town of Winsen, organizes the run.
Distances from 5 km to Half Marathon
The choice of routes covers all needs: The 5 km run is for beginners and amateur runners, the 10 km run for ambitious fun runners, and the half marathon (21 km) for experienced distance runners. School and family runs complete the offering, making the run an event for the whole family.
Route through the City Center and along the Luhe
The start and finish are in Winsen's city center. The routes lead through the historic center with the castle and marstall, then along the Luhe dike through the landscape protection area. The flat course along the river is particularly attractive for personal bests and popular with the region's half marathon specialists.
May 1st as a Firm Tradition
May 1st has always been a traditional date for running. On this public holiday, hundreds of runners gather in Winsen – an opening event for the outdoor season for many North German amateur athletes. At the finish area, participants can expect refreshments with fruit, drinks, and regional specialties, plus live music and the award ceremony.
Winsen City and Dike Run — edition 2026
The 42nd edition continues the tradition established in 1984 and is a regular fixture on the North German running calendar. May 1st as a running date marks the start of the outdoor season for many North German amateur athletes.
At the finish area, there will be refreshments, a massage tent, and the award ceremony. The run will be accompanied by live music and a refreshment stand run by TSV.
Programme Winsen City and Dike Run 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be published in the entry form by TSV Winsen. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
Friday, May 1st, 2026 – Winsen City Center
- Morning: Start of the School Run and Family Run
- Morning: Start of the 5 km Run
- Midday: Start of the 10 km Run
- Midday: Start of the Half Marathon (21 km)
- Afternoon: Refreshments in the finish area
- Afternoon: Award ceremonies for all distances
- Live music and wrap-up
Participants should refer to the online entry form for the exact start times of the individual competitions.
Highlights Winsen City and Dike Run 2026
- 42nd edition on May 1st, 2026
- Distances 5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon
- School Run and Family Run
- Flat course along the Luhe dike
- Start and finish in Winsen city center
- Refreshments and award ceremony
- Online registration with TSV Winsen
Prices Winsen City and Dike Run 2026
Practical information — Winsen City and Dike Run
Venue
Start and finish in Winsen city center, routes along the Luhe dike, 21423 Winsen (Luhe), Harburg district.
Date 2026
Friday, May 1st, 2026 (Labor Day).
Distances
5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon (21 km), School Run, Family Run.
Registration
Online via the TSV website or on the day of the event (late registration). Entry fees vary by distance, early bird discount for online registration. Current prices on the entry form.
Organizer
TSV Winsen, Athletics Department.
Getting There
Car via the A39 exit Winsen-Ost. Train metronom Hamburg-Lüneburg to Winsen, short walk to the start area. Parking at the TSV sports ground and in the city center.
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