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Announcement

Event date: Sat. August 22, 2026 – Wed. September 9, 2026

The Deutschlandlauf has 19 stages (approx. 1300 km). It starts in the very north of Germany on the island of Sylt and ends in the south on Germany’s highest mountain, the Zugspitze (weather permitting).

Other competitions: 3 stages in one piece. 8 stages in one piece. Starts for one or more stages can also be freely selected.

STAGES

See menu item Course.

START TIMES

There will be several start times for each stage, and “early starts” will also be possible again. Detailed information for each stage follows.

TIME LIMIT

The time limit for each stage (10-11 min./km) depends on the length and difficulty of the route. Exact information for each stage will follow.

ORGANIZATIONAL FEES

Prices for runners WITHOUT accommodation, WITHOUT breakfast, WITHOUT dinner

For e.g. Participants with their own motorhome/camper. Without guarantee of parking space, water or electricity.

  • 19 stages (Sat. August 22nd – Wed. September 9th) : €1280.00
  • 8 stages (Sat. 22/08 – Sat. 29/08) Stage 1-8: €480.00 
  • 8 stages (Wed. 02.09. – Wed. 09.09.) Stage 12-19: €480.00
  • 3 stages (Sat. 22/08 – Mon. 24/08) Stage 1-3: €180.00
  • 3 stages (Mon. 07.09. – Wed. 09.09.) Stage 17-19: €180.00

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Prices for runners WITHOUT accommodation, WITH breakfast, WITH dinner

For e.g. Participants with their own motorhome/camper. Without guarantee of parking space, water or electricity.

  • 19 stages (Sat. August 22nd – Wed. September 9th) : €2280.00 (companion €1480.00)
  • 8 stages (Sat. 22/08 – Sat. 29/08) Stage 1-8: €865.00 (companion €560.00)
  • 8 stages (Wed. 02.09. – Wed. 09.09.) Stage 12-19: €865.00 (companion €560.00)
  • 3 stages (Sat. 22/08 – Mon. 24/08) Stage 1-3: €325.00 (companion €210.00)
  • 3 stages (Mon. 07.09. – Wed. 09.09.) Stage 17-19: €325.00 (companion €210.00)

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Prices for runners WITH overnight stay, WITH breakfast, WITH dinner

The overnight stay is mainly in sports halls/halls. Participants must bring their own sleeping mat/sleeping bag.

You will spend at least four days staying in hotels, apartments or similar.

Arrival on the day before the respective first stage or departure on the day after the last stage.

  • 19 stages (Sat. August 22nd – Wed. September 9th) – 21 overnight stays: €2980.00 (companion €2180.00)
  • 8 stages (Sat. 22/08 – Sat. 29/08) Stage 1-8: €1140.00 (companion €830.00)
  • 8 stages (Wed. 02.09. – Wed. 09.09.) Stage 12-19: €1300.00 (companion €990.00)
  • 3 stages (Sat. 22/08 – Mon. 24/08) Stage 1-3: €425.00 (companion €310.00)
  • 3 stages (Mon. 07.09. – Wed. 09.09.) Stage 17-19: €585.00 (companion €470.00)

Price for runners for individual stages “Start where you like, stop where you like”

ONE stage – WITH breakfast – without dinner – without overnight stay – without shirt: €60.00

When registering online, you must specify which stage(s) you would like to run.

Maximum number of Stages: 17

Individual stage runners can order dinner (30.00 euros per meal) (Starter, choice of at least 6 main courses (also vegan and vegetarian), 1 non-alcoholic drink).

Individual stage runners can also order overnight accommodation (80.00 euros per night).

Please indicate your dinner and accomodation requests accordingly in the comment field when registering online OR you can also send an e-mail to events@conibeta.de

Companion

We are happy if runners bring their personal companions to the event. The prices for companions are listed separately above. When registering as a runner, please indicate in the comments field if one (or more) companions would like to be there. If companions would like to help at the event, please send a short email to events@conibeta.de with their telephone number. We would be happy to discuss together the use of helpers and an individual organizational contribution for the accompanying person.

Service package (19 stages)

Lovingly equipped starting bag, detailed briefing, route as a .gpx track, Finisher-Shirt, Participant-Shirt, medal or cup, Online certificate for download, daily drop bag stations at some Refreshment points

Service package (3 or 8 stages)

Lovingly equipped starting bag, detailed briefing, route as a .gpx track, Participant-Shirt, medal or trophy, Online certificate for download, daily drop bag stations at some Refreshment points

Service package (1 stage)

Lovingly equipped starting bag, detailed briefing, route as a .gpx track, Online certificate for download, daily drop bag stations at some Refreshment points.

BREAKFAST / DINNER

Breakfast (if booked)

Breakfast takes place directly at the overnight location. Please bring your own plates, cutlery and cups for breakfast in the sports halls.

Dinner (if booked)

Dinner takes place either on site or in the immediate vicinity of the overnight location.

Refreshment Points (VP’s)

5 – 6 VP’s per stage.

Starting document issue

For all 19 stages: Friday, August 21st, 2026 in Husum

For all other competitions on the day before the respective (first) stage. Alternatively, on the day of the respective stage (at least 30 minutes before the start).

Briefing

For all 19 stages: Friday, August 21st, 2026 in Husum (briefing and presentation)

For all other competitions on the day of the respective stage 30 minutes before the start.

Registration deadline (19 / 8 / 3 stages)

Monday, June 1st, 2026

Registrations for individual stage starts are possible (online) until 1 hour before each stage.

Participation limit

There is no participant limit.

Route marking

A .gpx track is provided for all routes.

Timing/Results

The timing is done by hand. The results will be made available online daily on the evening of the event.

Award ceremony

For all 19 stages: Thursday, September 10th, 2026 in the morning in Garmisch-Partenkirchen (awards ceremony and farewell).

Every individual participant/finisher will be honored at the award ceremony.

For all other competitions (3 and 8 stages) on the evening of the last stage.

Conditions of Participation

PAYMENT

Immediately after registration – 10% deposit.

Until March 1st, 2026 – 40% partial payment.

Until June 1st, 2026 – 50% remaining payment.

CANCELLATION POLICIES

Until December 31, 2025 – repayment of the 10% deposit, i.e. free of charge.

Until March 31, 2026 – repayment of 40% of the deposit, i.e. 10% processing costs.

Until May 31, 2026 – repayment of 25% of the deposit, i.e. 25% processing costs.

Possible refund of entry fees due to increased number of participants (only starter 19 and 8 stages count):

From the 21st participant who actually starts – refund of 5% of the entry fee on August 15, 2026

From the 35th participant who actually starts – refund of 10% of the entry fee by August 15, 2026

Cancellation of the running event on our part (only starter 19 and 8 stages count):

If there are fewer than 15 starters by February 1st, 2026, the entry fee will increase by 10% for each participant.

However, each of these participants has the opportunity to cancel free of charge until February 15, 2026.

If fewer than 12 starters remain, the event will be canceled on March 1, 2026.

  • Passing on the starting place is prohibited. Re-registration to another Participation is possible until January 31, 2026. Please only via email to events@conibeta.de The re-registration is free of charge.
  • Eligibility to start from the age of 18
  • The participant must adhere to the StVO.
  • Sticks are not permitted.
  • No entitlement to compensation for the marketing of photos, film recordings and the like that the runners do during the “Deutschlandlauf”.
  • At each refreshment point, the runner registers his or her name with the volunteers.
  • The organization’s instructions must be followed.
  • The runner informed himself about the latest 14 days before the “Deutschlandlauf” to bring the information up to date. On this day all important information will be sent to each participant via email.
  • Arrive on time at the start of each stage and register on the start list before each stage. No rating without registration!
  • The nighttime silence from 10 p.m. in the sports halls and hotels must be observed.
  • The runner acknowledges if – due to organizational reasons Circumstances – conditions of the run change spontaneously. This can e.g. be: changes to the running routes, change of start time due to e.g. predicted hot temperatures, etc.
  • Only those who take part in the award ceremony are entitled to the possible prizes and Awards.

As of: July 12, 2024 (subject to change)