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Nibelungenlauf

Worms, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

September 13, 2026
Rhineland-Palatinate
Straße
10 km
5 km
Date:
September 13, 2026
Registration closes
September 6, 2026
Distances:
10 km, 5 km
Surface:
Straße
Location:
Worms, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Race description

The Nibelungenlauf in Worms is a traditional running event held annually on the second Sunday in September. The event offers a diverse program with races over various distances, embedded in a cultural framework along the Rhine promenade near the Hagendenkmal and Kriemhilds Rosengarten. Since 2004, over 44,000 participants from many nations have taken part, highlighting the popularity and international character of the event. The race is suitable for beginners and professionals alike and creates a special running experience in the Nibelungen city with its atmosphere.

Highlights

  • Start and finish at the newly designed Rhine promenade near the Hagendenkmal and Kriemhilds Rosengarten
  • Three turnaround routes with clear route markings: Half Marathon (blue), 10 km (red), and 5 km (green)
  • Run through the historic Nibelungen city of Worms with enthusiastic spectators and cultural program

Additional information

The event begins on Saturday with various activities and ends on Sunday with the races and award ceremony at the Hagendenkmal. There is a team classification, and participants under 18 years old require a parental consent form. Event shirts and hoodies can be ordered during registration. The event often fills up before the registration deadline. Registration is possible online, with deadlines on September 6, 2026, and options for team registrations and event shirts. The start and finish area is the Nibelungenlauf Arena on the Rhine.

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