Name: Wuppertaler Volkslauf around the Ronsdorfer Talsperre 2026
Start: 2026-09-19T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-19T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Ronsdorfer Talsperre, Wuppertal-Ronsdorf

Wuppertaler Volkslauf

About Wuppertaler Volkslauf

On September 19, 2026, the 58th edition of the Wuppertaler Volkslauf will start around the Ronsdorfer Talsperre in the south of Wuppertal. The event is organized by SV Bayer Wuppertal e.V. in cooperation with AOK and the City of Wuppertal. From children's runs to the main distance for ambitious runners, the event offers distances for all levels – embedded in the wooded low mountain landscape of the Bergisches Land.

Dates 19 Sep — 19 Sep 2026

Venue Wuppertal (05124)

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Edition 2026

Wuppertaler Volkslauf — edition 2026

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The 58th edition of the Wuppertaler Volkslauf will take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, around the Ronsdorfer Talsperre. The organizer is SV Bayer Wuppertal e.V. with AOK and the City of Wuppertal as main partners. Distances from children's runs to the main distance will be offered, and registration is via sv-bayer.de.

58th Wuppertaler Volkslauf

On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the 58th edition of the Wuppertaler Volkslauf will start around the Ronsdorfer Talsperre. As in previous years, the organizer SV Bayer Wuppertal e.V. offers distances for all levels – from the Bambini run and school runs to popular running distances and the main distance for ambitious runners.

Main partners are AOK Rheinland/Hamburg, the Sport and Baths Office of the City of Wuppertal, and other local companies. The exact start block allocation and schedules will be published by the organizer in good time.

Highlights Wuppertaler Volkslauf 2026

58th edition of the oldest Volkslauf in the Bergisches Land
Course around the Ronsdorfer Talsperre
Distances from Bambini run to the main distance
Electronic timing with chip
Partners: AOK Rheinland/Hamburg and City of Wuppertal

Programme Wuppertaler Volkslauf 2026

Usual Program Structure on Race Day

Morning: Bambini and school runs (short distances)
Late morning/Midday: Popular running distances (family and hobby runners)
Midday/Afternoon: Main distance for ambitious athletes
All day: AOK information stand, late registration, catering
Award ceremonies immediately following each respective run

The exact distances, start blocks, and times for 2026 will be published by the organizer on sv-bayer.de/wuppertaler_volkslauf.

Prices Wuppertaler Volkslauf 2026

Entry fees vary by distance and age group. Pre-registration is cheaper than on race day. Exact amounts will be communicated by the organizer via sv-bayer.de.

Practical information

Practical information — Wuppertaler Volkslauf

Getting There

Ronsdorfer Talsperre is located in the south of Wuppertal. By car via the A 1 (Wuppertal-Ronsdorf exit). By bus via lines 624, 643 from Wuppertal Hauptbahnhof. Parking is available around the reservoir, but is restricted on the day of the run – public transport is recommended.

Registration

Register via the website sv-bayer.de/wuppertaler_volkslauf or on the day itself at the AOK information stand (late registration with a surcharge). Distances range from children's runs to the main distance, with entry fees varying by category.

Timing

Electronic timing with chip. Results can be viewed on the website.

Tradition since 1969

The Wuppertaler Volkslauf is one of the oldest running events in the Bergisches Land. Organized by SV Bayer Wuppertal e.V. since 1969, it celebrates its 58th edition in 2026. The course leads around the Ronsdorfer Talsperre in the southern district of Ronsdorf – a wooded ridge above the Wupper river, which is one of the most scenic parts of Wuppertal.

Around the Reservoir

The Ronsdorfer Talsperre was built in 1898 as a drinking water reservoir and is now part of the recreational area in the south of Wuppertal. The circular route around the lake forms the backbone of the running course – wooded, hilly, and slightly challenging. Various distances are offered, from children's runs and popular running distances to the main distance for ambitious athletes. The exact routes and start times for 2026 will be published by the organizer in good time at sv-bayer.de.

SV Bayer as Organizer

SV Bayer Wuppertal e.V. is one of the largest sports clubs in the Bergisches Land, with a focus on athletics, swimming, gymnastics, and volleyball. The club also uses the Volkslauf annually to showcase its athletics department – main partners are AOK Rheinland/Hamburg, the Sport and Baths Office of the City of Wuppertal, and several local companies.

Motto: Movement Keeps You Fit

In the club's self-understanding, the Volkslauf is explicitly not just a competition event. The official motto is, in essence: "Movement keeps you fit, both physically and mentally." Runners of all performance levels are explicitly invited – from children and families to ambitious athletes. Advice and late registration are available at the AOK information stand on the day of the run.

Wuppertal-Ronsdorf and the Bergisches Land

Ronsdorf is the highest district of Wuppertal (340 m above sea level) and was incorporated in 1929. With Bayer sports facilities, the reservoir, and a nature-oriented recreational area, the district has its own profile within the large Bergisches city. The Volkslauf is its best-known recurring sporting event.