Wiesent Challenge 2026
Road Race & Panoramic Trail
On October 25, 2026, the popular running event will be the highlight of the 80th anniversary of SV Bavaria Waischenfeld.
The Wiesent-Challenge, founded in 2021, has become a regional cult event within a few years through an unparalleled combination of social inclusivity and ambitious performance sports, inspiring people of all ages for running. Through the sports event with a folk festival character and the support of a constantly growing community, the Wiesent-Challenge enjoys high desirability in the regional running scene. Since 2025, the Wiesent-Challenge has focused on a holistic offering for road and trail running enthusiasts.
Challenge Party and Awards Ceremony
Starting at 2 PM, the Challenge Party for runners and visitors will take place in the Sport- und Bürgerhalle Waischenfeld. The awards ceremony will start around 3 PM. We invite everyone to the Challenge Party on the festival weekend! In addition to the awards ceremony, sports fair, and music to lift spirits, catering for physical well-being is well taken care of!
For All Ages
From the youngest in the kids' run to endurance seniors: The Wiesent-Challenge is a sports festival for everyone.
Challenge Accepted
Do you want to compete with the best in the region? Even in the early years, the Wiesent-Challenge offered a top athlete field with very fast times.
Thousands of Fans
Three atmosphere points from 12 active clubs, with over 1000 spectators, ensure an unforgettable running experience and bring out the last bit of strength from you.
Competitions 2026
Running Offers for All Ages
- 10km Main Run: The unique route of the Run and Hike Wiesent-Challenge will make your runner's heart beat faster. Pure adrenaline rush. Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Franconian Switzerland on your panoramic run in Waischenfeld!
- 14 km Panoramatrail: Panoramic trail with the Upper Franconian Championships in Trail Running. Varied and dotted with a dozen viewpoints, the OT-Baßler Panoramatrail runs on single trails directly above the rooftops of Waischenfeld.
- 2x5km Relay Race: Shared joy is double the joy. If the main course is too long or you want to storm to victory with two fast 5km times, you will be happy with the DM-Bayreuth 2x5km Relay Race.
- 400m Opening Run: At the "Wir sind alle Gleich! e.V." opening run for participants with and without disabilities, the joy of movement is the focus.
- 1km Knax Kids Run: The Sparkasse Bayreuth Knax-Kinderlauf has become a real highlight since its premiere and is very popular with young participants. Thanks to the 1 km long course, the run is designed for...