Mauerweglauf Berlin - 100 Meilen Berlin
Since 2011, the Mauerweglauf commemorates the victims of the former border that divided Germany between 1961 and 1989. The race covers a distance of slightly over 161 kilometers around West Berlin, following the former border strip. The event is under the patronage of former GDR civil rights activist Rainer Eppelmann.
2026 Event Details
In 2026, the Mauerweglauf will take place on August 15th and 16th. This year, the race direction will be counter-clockwise. Registration opens on November 9th at 18:57.
About the Race
The Mauerweglauf Berlin will take place in Berlin from Saturday, August 15, 2026, to Sunday, August 16, 2026. You can run 161 kilometers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
News
- Mauerweglauf 2026 – remembering Wernhard Mispelhorn: Wernhard Mispelhorn, who died on August 20, 1964, from gunshot wounds, stands as a tragic symbol of the inhumanity of the GDR border regime.
- Route change due to Spandauer Forst closure: The Spandauer Forst is closed to visitors until at least August 18, 2025, due to storm damage. This affects the Berlin Wall Trail section between Falkenseer Chaussee and Schönwalde.
- Remembering Günter Wiedenhöft: This year, at km 78, the event will commemorate Günter Wiedenhöft in Klein Glienicke, a district of Potsdam.
- "Hymn to Joy" by Fulvio Pinna: An artistic tribute reflecting on the pain and sadness associated with the Berlin Wall.
