Balkantrassenlauf Leverkusen 2026
The Balkantrassenlauf will take place in Leverkusen on Sunday, September 20, 2026. This event features several race distances: 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, and Marathon.
Race Details:
- Distances: 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon
- Course: A fast, marked out-and-back course on a continuous asphalt former railway line. Every kilometer is signposted. The 5km, 10km, and Half Marathon courses have a slight uphill start and a downhill second half. The Marathon involves an initial 7km (3.5km out and back) followed by a ~17.5km out-and-back section to Wermelskirchen.
- Start/Finish Location: Lützenkirchenerstr. 2, 51379 Leverkusen-Opladen (P & R / Train station rear side)
Schedule:
Sunday, September 20, 2026:
- 08:00 AM: Start of bib collection on site
- 09:00 AM: Marathon Start (Finishing time: 4:30 PM)
- 10:00 AM: Half Marathon Start (Finishing time: 1:30 PM)
- 11:00 AM: 5km Run Start (Finishing time: 11:45 AM)
- 11:10 AM: 10km Run Start (Finishing time: 12:55 PM)
Start Fees (until August 31, 2026):
- 5km Run: €10,-
- 10km Run: €15,-
- Half Marathon: €25,-
- Marathon: €35,-
Start Fees (until September 6, 2026):
- 5km Run: €15,-
- 10km Run: €20,-
- Half Marathon: €30,-
- Marathon: €45,-
Late registration on September 20, 2026, on-site, up to 30 minutes before each start, is possible. The start fee must be paid in cash and exact change. A receipt can be issued.
Late Registration Fees:
- 5km Run: €20,-
- 10km Run: €25,-
- Half Marathon: €35,-
- Marathon: €50,-
Additional Information:
- Aid Stations: Approximately every 5km. Water and cola at the turnaround point for the 5km race.
- Facilities: Changing rooms, toilets, showers available at Hallen- und Freibad Wiembachtal (Talstraße 62, 51379 Leverkusen).
- Bag Storage: Available on-site in the event tent (no liability).
- Timing: Via RaceResult using a magnetic stripe in the bib number.
- Awards, medals, certificates, and prizes to follow.