69. Fockeberglauf
Date: November 7, 2026
Start Time: 10:00 Uhr
Registration and bib pickup from 8:00 AM to 9:45 AM.
This is an iconic run in Leipzig's running and triathlon scene, with an unchanged course since its inception. The course record for men is 39:59 (Stefan Gorzny, 1996) and for women is 00:47:42 (Yvonne van Vlerken). A new Fitnesslauf over half the distance was introduced in 2006, with current records set by Rico Bogen (20:23) and Bianca Bogen (23:10) in 2022.
Distances and Start Times:
- Hauptlauf (Main Run): 12 km (6 laps) - Starts at 10:00 Uhr
- Fitnesslauf (Fitness Run): 6 km (3 laps) - Starts at 10:00 Uhr
- Basiclauf (Basic Run): 1.9 km (1 lap) - Starts at 10:05 Uhr
Start Fees:
- Basiclauf: 5 Euro
- Fitnesslauf / Hauptlauf (ages 6-17): 5 Euro
- Fitnesslauf / Hauptlauf (ages 18+): 15.00 Euro
Payment on-site in cash or cashless. Please have exact change if paying in cash.
Course Description:
The start is at the foot of the 153m high former rubble mountain "Fockeberg". The route involves an uphill section of approximately 1 km with 45 meters of elevation gain, followed by a 1 km downhill section on asphalt. Each lap is 2 km long.
Location:
Fockeberg - Fockestrasse, Leipzig / Südvorstadt
Organizer:
Leipziger Triathlon e.V.