Bartenwetzer Volkslauf

The Bartenwetzer Volkslauf is the oldest popular race in North Hesse and takes place on May 30, 2026, at Waldstadion Melsungen. The event includes children’s and schoolchildren’s races over 400 m and 1,000 m, as well as main races over 5 km, 10 km, and 19 km, on firm paths through Melsungen City Forest. As the 10th scoring race in the Nordhessencup, it offers a family-friendly atmosphere with refreshments, award ceremonies, and a buffet. The start and finish areas are picturesquely located on the edge of the forest, making the race especially appealing.

Race packet pickup from 14:30 at the MT clubhouse at Waldstadion. Changing rooms are available at the MT clubhouse. Refreshments include water on the longer routes, hot tea at the finish, and a buffet with coffee, cake, and bratwurst from 15:30. Medical services provided by the German Red Cross. Race-day registration is not possible. Certificates can be printed on site or downloaded online from RaceResult. Routes through Melsungen City Forest; online registration only; race number pickup at the clubhouse; no on-site late registration; refreshments in the finish area; medical services provided by the German Red Cross.