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Start of the Hermannlauf at the Hermann monument. Many runners are waiting for the starting shot.
26 Apr Estimated date
We have not received an official date for this race.
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Gelände
31,1 km
Start of the Hermannlauf at the Hermann monument. Many runners are waiting for the starting shot.
Sparrenburg Bielefeld, finish line of the Hermannlauf.
Map of Detmold, starting point of the Hermannlauf.

Hermannslauf International

Hermannsdenkmal bei Detmold

Race description

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Every year on the last Sunday in April, more than a thousand hikers and runners participate in the "Hermannslauf": It covers a distance of 31.1 kilometers from the eponymous Hermann Monument near Detmold to Sparrenburg in Bielefeld. The route is famous for its challenges, including multiple ascents and descents, varying terrain, and a variety of stair steps. The atmosphere becomes particularly lively as participants approach Bielefeld, where they are cheered on by numerous spectators. Six hours after the starting gun, the participants happily cross the finish line and look forward to taking part again next year.

Highlights

  • The course runs over a challenging route with several ascents and descents, as well as varying surfaces.
  • Highlights include, among others, the tank road in the area of the military training ground and the downtown of Oerlinghausen.
  • The spectators along the route create a motivating atmosphere with drums, bells, and sound systems.

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