1. LAGA-Lauf Wittenberge
Lace up your running shoes and experience the real LAGA atmosphere! On September 12, 2026, the 1st LAGA Run celebrates its premiere. Around the elbwärts.455 at Nedwighafen, you'll run through the future surroundings of the State Garden Show, with proximity to the Elbe, fresh air, and lots of good vibes.
Whether alone, with friends, as a family, or in a team: The LAGA Run is not just about times and kilometers, but above all about community, movement, and anticipation for the State Garden Show 2027.
Start & Finish:
At elbwärts.455, Nedwighafen Wittenberge, Elbstraße 65
Distances for Everyone:
Whether it's your first running experience or a sporting challenge: Here, every age and performance group will find the right distance:
- 1 km Children's Run (up to U12)
- 2.8 km Starter Run
- 5.8 km Fitness Run
- 13.4 km Weitblicklauf (View Run)
- 5.8 km Nordic Walking
To ensure everyone starts well-prepared, there will be a joint warm-up with Elisa Schönfeld starting at 9:45 AM.
Schedule on Event Day:
When the first children start and all distances gradually hit the course, the area around elbwärts.455 will become a meeting point for sports, encounters, and great atmosphere.
- 10:00 AM: 1 km Children's Run
- 10:15 AM: 2.8 km Starter Run
- 10:35 AM: 5.8 km Fitness Run & 13.4 km Weitblicklauf
- 10:40 AM: 5.8 km Nordic Walking
- From 12:00 PM: Grand Award Ceremony & Family Festival
After the runs, we will celebrate, cheer, and toast together.
Run Together, Win as a School Class
The LAGA Run is also a great opportunity for schools to become active together. School classes can participate and win attractive prizes:
- 1st Place: €150
- 2nd Place: €100
- 3rd Place: €50
Important for scoring: Indicate the school and class in the "Club" field during registration.
Training together, starting together, cheering together. This is how a run becomes a real class experience.
Well Catered All Around:
- Changing rooms and showers at elbwärts.455
- Refreshment stations along the course
- At the finish: Cake, lunch, and cold drinks (for a small extra charge)
- Colorful supporting program and family festival for a lively atmosphere
Cheer, follow along, arrive, and enjoy the good feeling of having made it.
Participation Fees & Registration:
You can register online until 10.09.2026. The registration fee is due upon registration.
- Children's Run (1 km): €2
- Youth up to U16 (all other distances): €2
- Adults: €10
Last-minute registrants can register on the day of the run up to 30 minutes before the start. The late registration fee is €5.
Getting There:
To start the event day relaxed:
- Best to travel by train or bicycle
- Parking spaces are available in the vicinity
- No direct access to the start and finish area possible
Important Notes:
- Participation is at your own risk; with the start number, you confirm your physical fitness.
- By registering, you agree that photo and video recordings may be made during the event and used.
- No refund of the participation fee in case of non-participation.
- Unfortunately, dogs cannot participate in the run.
The 1st LAGA Run brings movement to the region and makes tangible what the State Garden Show stands for: being active, experiencing something together, and seeing Wittenberge in motion. We look forward to many runners, young and old, and to a sporting highlight in the LAGA year 2026!