About the Schackenslebener Hopfenlauf
The Schackenslebener Hopfenlauf takes place in Schackensleben, part of the Hohe Börde municipality, located about 25 km west of Magdeburg in the Börde district. The start and finish line for all races is the sports field.
Race Distances and Schedule:
- 400 m: For children born in 2021 and younger. Starts at 10:00 Uhr.
- 1.4 km: For children and youth (U8 to U14). Starts at 10:05 Uhr.
- 6.0 km: For female age groups from U16 onwards; male age groups from U16 to U20 and from M70. Starts at 10:15 Uhr.
- 10.8 km: For male age groups from Men to M65. Starts at 10:15 Uhr.
The 400m and 1.4km races are run on the track and in the immediate surroundings. The two longer courses lead through parts of the town and the nearby area with rolling hills typical of the Börde region. Races are held on roads and paved field paths with several drink stations.
Facilities and Amenities:
Participants can find good changing and shower facilities in the clubhouse on the sports field. Excellent catering with coffee and cake, sandwiches, drinks, and grilled food is available. Refreshments with drinks and fruit are provided immediately after crossing the finish line. A traditional raffle with attractive prizes takes place parallel to the award ceremony.
Event Classification:
This year, the Schackenslebener Hopfenlauf is again part of the Novo Nordisk Landescup and our Elbe-Ohre-Cup.
Event Date:
The 37th Hopfenlauf in Schackensleben is scheduled for 15.06.2025.