Waldlauf / 37. Volkslauf

The 47th Waldlauf / 37th Volkslauf is a Sunday morning running event in Oberzent-Hetzbach in the Odenwald. The adult program includes hilly courses over 5 km, 10 km and a half marathon. The 5 km course is also open to walkers and Nordic walkers. Start times are staggered, with the 10 km race starting shortly before the 5 km race, giving the event the character of several local races run under a shared organization. There is also a 750 m race for children and teenagers, and all races finish at the same finish line.

Start times are staggered, with the 10 km race starting shortly before the 5 km race. The 5 km course is also open to walkers and Nordic walkers. Typical August weather: approximately 25 °C, mostly sunny, with average precipitation of 60 mm. Hilly terrain, several race distances, including walking and Nordic walking options; weather-dependent conditions in August, with temperatures around 25 °C and approximately 60 mm of precipitation.