Köstritzer Parklauf

The Köstritzer Parklauf is a cross-country race held in late October in Bad Köstritz, Germany. The course runs through and around Köstritzer Park, away from the usual running tracks. The event offers short races for children and young people, as well as longer distances for adults and masters, from 500 m to the 12 km main race. It attracts numerous local and regional clubs, mainly from Thuringia, but also from Saxony and Bavaria. The 27th edition of the race is known for its strong regional turnout.

Typical October weather: around 14 °C maximum and 6 °C minimum, mostly cloudy, with an average of 40 mm of precipitation. The event includes races for children and young people, as well as main races for adults and masters. It takes place in late October, with various race distances and categories for children, young people, active runners, and masters. Registration is possible until shortly before the event.