Schapener Volkslauf

Schapener Volkslauf is a running and walking event in Schapen, offering starts throughout the morning for 6.1 km, 10.5 km, a half marathon, and short children’s races. The 1.2 km option is primarily for children and young people with accompanying adults; it can also be run as a 2.4 km race by completing it twice. The 10.5 km route departs the village, encircles the Riddagshäuser ponds, and returns via the Buchhorst. Half marathon participants complete this loop twice. The 6.1 km course begins with a brief village section, then passes Schäfer’s Ruh and the historic Schapen train station before returning through the Buchhorst. Walkers have separate 6.1 km and 10.5 km starts. The event includes practical amenities like a group warm-up, childcare, and donation-based massages.