Gorch-Fock-Lauf Wilhelmshaven 2026
The 21st Gorch-Fock-Lauf will take place on Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Wilhelmshaven. This popular running event offers a variety of distances to suit all levels, from 5 kilometers up to a full marathon.
Key Information:
- Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026
- Location: Wilhelmshaven, Niedersachsen, Germany
- Distances: Marathon (42 km), Half Marathon (21 km), 10 km, 5 km, and various Schülerlauf (children's races).
Registration Details:
Registration for the Gorch-Fock-Lauf 2026 is now closed as the participant limit has been reached. The event was fully booked by May 30, 2026.
Start Times:
- EUROGATE/Hapag-Lloyd Marathon: 8:50 Uhr
- Halbmarathon: 9:15 Uhr
- Medienhaus 5 km-Lauf: 10:15 Uhr
- 10 km-Lauf: 11:15 Uhr
- Schülerlauf (various categories): Starting from 12:15 Uhr
Collecting Race Materials:
- Saturday, June 13: 13:00 - 16:00 at "Raum Bremen" (Atlantic Hotel, Jadeallee 50, 26382 WHV)
- Sunday, June 14: From 7:00 Uhr until one hour before individual start times at the Pumpwerk-Gastronomie.
Race Rules and Prohibitions:
To ensure safety and fairness, participants must adhere to the rules. Prohibited items and actions include:
- Running without a visible start number.
- Using accompanying vehicles (bicycles, skates, scooters, etc.).
- Bringing dogs or other animals.
- Using children's buggies/baby joggers.
- Using music devices/headphones.
- Using Nordic Walking poles.
- Course cutting or accepting outside assistance.
- Carrying dangerous items (e.g., glass bottles).
For the most up-to-date information, please visit the official organizer's website.