Tiergartenlauf 2026

The Tiergartenlauf Velen is a family-friendly fun run taking place for the 18th time on June 20, 2026. With a total of 11 races, it offers distances for all age groups and fitness levels, from a mini-marathon and children’s races to 5 km, 10 km and half-marathon events, as well as Nordic walking. A special highlight is the family, friends and colleagues relay, in which four people each run 1,400 m in turn. The event takes place at Gesamtschule Velen and offers an extensive supporting programme with refreshments, music and showers. Proceeds will be donated to charitable organisations.

Start and finish at Gesamtschule Velen, An der krummen Mauer 5. Certificates for all participants, with age-group results shown on the certificate; medals for the top three finishers in each category. The mini-marathon is untimed. Extensive supporting programme with refreshment stands, music, refreshments at the finish, drink stations along the route, showers in the sports hall and a valuables deposit. Late registration is possible on the event day up to 30 minutes before the start; payment on the event day is cash only. Routes for all age groups, online registration, certificates available online, address for navigation devices, showers, valuables deposit.