25. Wetzlarer Brückenlauf
The 25th Wetzlarer Brückenlauf, the largest running event in Central Hesse for schools, clubs, companies, and authorities, is running for a good cause again in its 25th edition on Friday, September 4, 2026.
The Brückenlauf takes place on Friday, September 4, 2026, traditionally kicking off the Brückenfest. A team consists of three runners. There are two running groups, both completing the course as a relay. In the first running group, children and adolescents born in 2010 or later start at 5:00 PM. All runners born in 2009 or earlier start after a changeover break and the award ceremony for the first running group at 7:00 PM. The approximately 2,000-meter loop will again partly lead through the picturesque scenery of Wetzlar's old town. The start and finish area is in the stadium, where an entertaining supporting program will be offered to athletes and spectators.
Running for a good cause
As always, a social aspect is at the heart of the event: The entry fees from companies, authorities, and businesses in 2026 will benefit the Sportkreis Lahn-Dill e. V. for the project “Sport- und Bewegungsräume” (Sports and Movement Spaces).
Start fee for companies, businesses, authorities
For the entry fee of 15 Euros per team, you will receive an invoice from Sportkreis Lahn-Dill e.V. in August 2026. Please note that the race documents can only be issued after the entry fee has been paid. After the Brückenlauf, you will receive a donation receipt for your paid entry fee in September 2026, provided it is higher than 300 Euros. For donation amounts below 300 Euros, the simplified payment method applies.